recipes for world cocktail day
World cocktail day is Saturday 13th May, and with warm weather predicted for the weekend, we just can't wait to celebrate! From simple, easy to throw together cocktails to something a little more extravagant, read on to discover some of the cocktails we can't wait to try this weekend.
pink gin ice tea
Spiced rum, elderflower and pink grapefruit; this deliciously refreshing cocktail is perfect for making and serving in a jug.
you will need:
1 chamomile tea bag
100ml pink gin
100ml spiced rum
100ml elderflower cordial
100ml grapefruit juice
ice
thyme sprigs
italian greyhound cocktail
Taking around 5 minutes to make, this crowdpleaser is not too sweet or strong and is the perfect end-of-day drink.
you will need:
1 tbs fresh rosemary
50g sugar
60ml gin
120ml grapefruit juice
30ml aperol
1 fresh rosemary sprig
honey and smoke mezcal cocktail
Pairing honey and mezcal together is the delicious combination you never knew you needed.
you will need:
1 part honey simple syrup
2 parts mezcal
2 parts ginger beer
juice from 1/2 lime
rhubarb mint mojito
Refreshing, fruity and delicious as a mocktail too; the perfect Saturday afternoon tipple.
you will need:
2 cups rhubarb
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 bunch fresh mint
42ml rhubarb mint simple syrup
56ml lime juice
40ml white rum
splash soda water
1 stalk rhubarb (for the garnish)
floral sangria
Perfect for making a big jug and topping up with lots of fruit, this simple yet delicious cocktail never disappoints.
you will need:
750ml sauvignon blanc
1 cup elderflower liqueur
1/4 cup cointreau
10 strawberries
1/2 pint raspberries
1 orange
1 lemon
edible flowers (optional)
