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Spicy martini

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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Long Island iced tea

Cocktails

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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Cuba libre

Cocktails

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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Raspberry mojito

Summer cocktails

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 daiquiri

Strawberries

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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Tequila sunrise

Cocktails

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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Rick Stein’s sbagliato

Summer cocktails

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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New old fashioned

Cocktails

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, cucumber and chilli mojito

Pineapple

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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Pineapple, cucumber, mint and jalapeño rum

Summer cocktails

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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Oyster shell and samphire vodka

June seasonal

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, hazelnut and vanilla tequila

Coffee

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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Douze points cocktail

Eurovision

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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Pea and mint gin and tonic

Cocktails

Pea and mint gin and tonic

An English country garden meets a mojito in this fresh twist on a gin and tonic with mint, cucumber and - yes - peas. P&T is the new G&T!

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Easy sangria

Summer cocktails

Easy sangria

Transport yourself to Spain with our easy sangria recipe – simply combining red wine, orange juice, brandy and fruit – and top serving tips.

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Umibozu yuzu cocktail

Cocktails

Umibozu yuzu cocktail

The key to this zingy yuzu and gin cocktail is a superb sake spiked with the Japanese citrus fruit yuzu. Perfect for summer sipping.

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