Summer cocktail recipes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Strawberries
Strawberry collins
We love using mezcal in cocktails, and this strawberry collins from Los Mochis restaurant in London pairs it with grapefruit soda and lime juice for a zingy and refreshing mix.
Cocktails
Limoncello spritz
Limoncello spritz is a zippy, lemony livener from Salvi’s in Manchester. Mix limoncello, Prosecco and soda for a seriously summery cocktail.
Cocktails
Ginger mango mule
This fruity mango mule cocktail is perfect for the warmer months and takes just 10 minutes to put together!
Platinum Jubilee
Platinum Jubilee gin punch
A knockout gin punch to celebrate the Queen’s unprecedented reign. This summery cocktail is made with gin, elderflower and nectarines. Cheers!
Non-alcoholic drinks
Hibiscus and kombucha sparkling mocktail
Stir up a refreshing kombucha mocktail with our easy recipe. This sparkling concoction has a gorgeous pink hue, thanks to the hibiscus.
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