With the weekend in sight, we’re thinking about entertaining! Whether we get the sunshine to entertain al fresco or opt to stay indoors, what better way to be the host with the most than with a little pre-dinner cocktail or mocktail?
Here are our cocktail hour favourites!
Cocktails
Modern Mimosa
A brunch time classic, try this mimosa with a little twist! The grapefruit is zesty and refreshing while the rosemary adds a delicious aroma.
Half pink grapefruit juice
Half champagne
Serves: 1
Garnish: Sprig of rosemary
Glass: Serve in a champagne flute
Orange Fizz
For prosecco fans looking to try something new, the Orange Fizz is a must!
blood orange, half sliced, half juiced
50ml Cointreau
50ml prosecco
90ml soda water
Serves: 1
Garnish: 2 sprigs fresh mint
Glass: Serve in a champagne flute or modern wine glass like the Alternato
Classic Mojito
Packed with refreshing mint, ice and lime juice, the classic mojito is top of the list when it comes to summer cocktails. Shake up this cooling drink in minutes with a few simple ingredients.
50 ml White Rum
8 Mint leaves
12 1/2 ml Sugar Syrup
25 ml Lime Juice
2 Mint sprigs
Ice
Serves: 1
Garnish: A few sprigs of mint, sugar for the rim of the glass
Glass: Serve in a highball glass
Aperol Spiritz
Pop the prosecco and channel some Italian summer vibes with an Aperol Spritz!
90ml Prosecco
60ml Aperol
Splash of club soda
Ice
Serves: 1
Garnish: Slice of orange of lemon
Glass: Serve in a wine glass
Tinto Verano
This one is for the red wine lovers. Very popular in Spain, the Tinto Verano is a simpler version of Sangria and is a great alternative to your regular glass of wine.
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite or 7-Up
Slice of lemon
3-4 ice cubes
Serves: 1
Garnish: Wedge of lemon
Glass: Serve in a highball glass or classic wine glass
Mocktails
Baby Bellini
If you love a Bellini but would prefer to leave out the prosecco, we’ve found a wonderful alcohol free recipe. It’s so good any time of day, especially for a lazy summer brunch in the sun.
60ml peach puree
150ml sparkling apple or pear juice (chilled)
Sparling water to taste
Serves: 1
Glass: Serve in a champagne glass
Cosmopolitan (non-alcoholic)
Keep the glamour and style of the classic NYC Cosmopolitan cocktail with our sweet and delicious cosmo mocktail recipe.
120ml Lemonade
120ml Cranberry juice
30ml Lime juice
Serves: 1
Garnish: Wedge of lime
Glass: Serve in a cocktail glass
Now that we’ve shared our favourite summer cool down cocktails and mocktails we’d love to hear your go-to summer drinks for the hot weather!
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