Charlie XCX’s “Brat”-Inspired Cocktails to Enjoy All Summer Long

Starting off with this strong cocktail that encapsulates the aesthetic of the album. Made with activated charcoal, this cocktail is naturally black. But don’t be fooled by the color, the inclusion of ingredients peppermint and lime make it just as refreshing as your standard Mojito.

The apple is not rotten to the core with this cocktail, but it is a little sour. Combining apple-flavored vodka and liqueur, this sweet, tangy drink is the perfect encapsulation of Charli XCX’s “Apple.” And even better? It was popularized by “Sex and the City,” so double points for pop culture influence.

This one is for all the mean girls — a classic twist on the standard mean girl national cocktail, a vodka soda. Instead, this vodka soda comprises blood orange juice and simple syrup for a touch of flavor. It’s pretty, it’s sweet then tart and oh so fitting for a mean girl.

“Rewind” to the classic cocktail with a twist. Instead of your typical Old Fashioned with bitters and whiskey, swap out the whiskey (or occasional brandy) for some mezcal. Mezcal adds a smokiness to the drink that is on par with the creative liberty Charlie XCX has taken with this last album.

A twist on your standard “Club classic” drink: Mojitos. Instead of regular refreshing mint and vodka, this recipe calls for a replacement of tequila, adding a new flavor profile into the mix.

This drink is just, so confusing. Combining rum, velvet falernum and heavy cream, this cocktail takes you on an unexpected but luxurious flavor journey.

This cocktail replaces the tequila with amaretto, making it an “Italian margarita.” The addition of dark cherries in addition to the almondy amaretto makes this margarita a smooth, decadent treat and aesthetically not too shabby to look at either.

This summery, vibrant cocktail is sweet and smoky, like most of “Brat.” Watermelon-infused mezcal, prickly pear syrup and ginger combine to make an unexpected cocktail that is tasty af.