Summer cocktail recipes
As soon as the sun makes an appearance, so should your favourite summer cocktails. From a twisted mint julep to our famous Pimms punch, we’re here to make sure you’ve got an array of tipples to enjoy in summertime.
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Non-alcoholic drink recipes
Brazilian-style lemonade
Inspired by Brazilian lemonade, made by whizzing limes with condensed milk, our take has added lemon and mint to keep it really refreshing.
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Spicy recipes
Jalapeño mezcal margarita
Are you partial to a margarita? This is the best version of the cocktail we’ve come across. Wait until you try it!
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Summer cocktail recipes
Strawberry spritz
Our strawberry scorcher is based on a Bicicletta, an Italian spritz with Campari, white wine and soda water. A gorgeous summer cocktail.
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Canapés and cocktails
Spicy martini
Fans of the dirty martini, listen up! Swap the olive for a pickled green chilli to make a spicy martini. It's the perfect summer sundowner.
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Cocktail recipes
Long Island iced tea
For something with such a large amount of booze in it, a Long Island iced tea is surprisingly drinkable and refreshing. But be careful!
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Cocktail recipes
Cuba libre
Rum and coca cola with a lime wedge can sound a bit dull – calling it Cuba Libre is much more romantic, don't you think?
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Summer cocktail recipes
Raspberry mojito
Fresh and zesty, the addition of raspberries to a classic mojito gives the cocktail a pink hue and extra tangy sweetness.
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Strawberry recipes
Strawberry daiquiri
Fruity, light and seriously drinkable, a strawberry daiquiri is summertime’s best friend. This strawberry version makes the most of summer's biggest berry.
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Cocktail recipes
Tequila sunrise
A poolside classic, the combo of tequila and orange juice is sweetened by a shot of grenadine, which gives the cocktail its iconic look as the syrup slowly sinks to the bottom.
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Summer cocktail recipes
Rick Stein’s sbagliato
Sbagliato is a sparkling twist on a classic negroni cocktail. Swap the gin in a negroni for Prosecco to make this refreshing summer spritz.
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Cocktail recipes
New old fashioned
The new old fashioned is the whisky cocktail for people who don't like whisky! Light and refreshing, this cocktail recipe shows how with just a few ingredients you can make whisky into a summery drink.
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Pineapple recipes
Pineapple, cucumber and chilli mojito
Is there a more summery cocktail than this pineapple mojito? We think not. Muddle infused rum with mint and lime, then add soda water.
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Summer cocktail recipes
Pineapple, cucumber, mint and jalapeño rum
Infuse white rum with the summer flavours of pineapple and cucumber (plus a chilli kick for good measure). Top with soda water to serve.
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June seasonal recipes
Oyster shell and samphire vodka
Samphire and oyster shell-infused vodka tastes of the salty sea air. As you might imagine, it also makes an incredible martini.
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Coffee recipes
Coffee, hazelnut and vanilla tequila
Coffee beans gently infuse into tequila over time, while hazelnuts, vanilla and sugar round out the flavour. Delicious over ice in the sun.
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Eurovision recipes
Douze points cocktail
Raise a glass to the most fabulous music competition in the world with a proper Eurovision cocktail in honour of 2022 champions Ukraine.
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