Cocktails of all kinds are having a real moment right now. Want to have some fun and quench your thirst? Beat the heat with five of our favourite drinks!
Lychee Martini
The perfect balance between dry vermouth and sweet lychee, the celebrated lychee martini is the cocktail par excellence for starting a sushi dinner off right or accompanying a late afternoon fruit salad. This classic of Asian fusion cuisine is refreshing and refined, making it an absolute must on hot summer nights.
Mandellini
Nothing’s better than brunch on a warm, sunny patio. Why not quaff down a delicious mandellini to go with your eggs benedict, croissants and bowls of fruit? Just add some mandarin orange juice to your favourite prosecco, and you’ve got a fizzy, fruity, exotic and exciting cocktail. Sunday brunch will never be the same!
Paloma
Plenty of cocktails are making a splash this summer, but the paloma is making waves. This tequila-based drink will make you feel like you’re in Mexico, with tropical notes of fresh lime and juicy grapefruit. Your summer just got a whole lot better!
Mango Daquiri
This invigorating daquiri will give slushie and smoothie lovers more than they bargained for. This frozen spin on a Cuban cocktail’s got white rum, mango and lime juice, making it the perfect refreshing pickmeup for hot summer days. You can also make an alcoholfree version so the kids can enjoy as well.
Cherry Moscow Mule
Moscow Mules are a delightfully popular cocktail, with their traditional copper tankards that everyone loves! This subtle vodka and ginger beer beverage is even tastier when you liven it up with some tender cherries. The mix of sweet and sour will put some pep in your step, even when it’s hot enough out to fry an egg on the sidewalk!
