I am always the hostess among my friends and I LOVE having get togethers in the garden, having a BBQ and of course - serving up some fabulous cocktails!!
So I thought that since its Friday, I'd share some of my favorite cocktail recipes with you today!
Raspberry Collins
A summery twist on the classic Tom Collins, this delicious cocktail is perfect for long hot summer days!
YOU WILL NEED:
2 Raspberries.25 oz Simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water)2 oz Beefeater Gin1 oz Fresh lemon juice1 oz Club sodaGarnish: Lemon wheel, mint sprig and raspberriesGlass: Highball
HOW TO MIX:
In a highball glass, muddle the raspberries and simple syrup. Add the gin and lemon juice, and stir. Fill with ice and top with the club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel, a mint sprig and two raspberries.
Bellini
A sparkling and refreshing timeless classic!
YOU WILL NEED:
1.5 oz Fresh white peach puréeProsecco, chilledGarnish: Peach sliceGlass: Champagne flute
HOW TO MIX:
Add the peach purée to a Champagne flute and fill with prosecco. Garnish with a peach slice.
Pineapple Vanilla Mojito
Tropical, tasty and unusual!
YOU WILL NEED:
2 oz Club soda1 Organic pineapple wedge4 Organic mint leaves.5 oz Organic agave nectar1 oz Papagayo Organic White Rum.25 oz Navan Vanilla Liqueur Garnish: Pineapple wedge and mint leafGlass: Tumbler
HOW TO MIX:
Muddle the pineapple, mint and agave nectar in a tumbler, being careful not to pulverize the mint. Add the rum, Navan and a handful of ice. Top with club soda and stir. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a mint leaf.
Classic Cosmopolitan
If its good enough for Carrie Bradshaw, its good enough for me!
YOU WILL NEED:
1.5 oz Citrus vodka1 oz Cointreau.5 oz Fresh lime juice1 or 2 dashes Cranberry juiceGarnish: Lime wedgeGlass: Martini
HOW TO MIX:
Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice. Shake, and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Skinny Mojito
Half the calories and all the flavour!YOU WILL NEED:
5 Mint leaves3 Lime wedges2 oz Starr African Rum.25 oz Agave nectarClub sodaGarnish: Lime wheelGlass: Highball
HOW TO MIX:
In a shaker, muddle the mint and lime. Add the rum and agave nectar, and fill with ice. Shake, and pour (unstrained) into a highball glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a lime wheel
Tequila Mockingbird
YOU WILL NEED:1 Jalapeño pepper slice2 oz Patrón Silver Tequila1.5 oz Watermelon-Basil Purée*.75 oz Fresh lime juice.75 oz Agave syrup (one part agave nectar, one part water)Glass: Tumbler
HOW TO MIX:
In a shaker, muddle the jalapeño slice. Add the remaining ingredients and fill with ice. Shake for 10 seconds and double strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice
If, like me, you're a fan of cocktails you might also want to take a look at these articles I've come across detailing the 15 most manly drinks and 8 Cocktails Women Will Love!
What are your favorite cocktail recipes?! As always, I'd love to hear from you!
