More World-Class Cocktails For Easy Summer Sipping!
Few seasons have the pop culture cachet of summer. (We'll just lave aside that iconic but gloomy catchphrase that is now associated with winter and its advent.) From first love tales and ephemeral holiday romances, to coming-of-age quests and action adventures, summer provides the ideal setting to explore all kinds of emotions and human experiences. You know what else it provides the perfect opportunity for? Chilling in your favourite spot (or at your beach getaway) as you sip on the coolest of drinks!
So, as the sun claims its throne and the days stretch lazily into the evenings, mix yourself a world-class summer cocktail. Let’s shake up some global-inspired concoctions that will keep the conversation flowing as well as the drinks.
READ PART 1 OF THIS SERIES: World-Class Cocktails You’d Want To Sip All Summer Long!
The Brazilian Limeade
Start your summer soirée with the zesty Brazilian Limeade. Mix 60 ml Smirnoff Vodka with the juice of two limes, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and a handful of crushed ice. Shake vigorously until the sugar dissolves, and strain into a chilled glass. Top it with a splash of soda water for a summery kick. It’s tart, sweet, and refreshingly simple, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Rio without leaving your backyard.
Mediterranean Sunset
Fancy sipping a drink that mirrors the stunning hues of a Mediterranean sunset? For this visually arresting cocktail, you’ll need 60 ml Tanqueray No. Ten. Combine it with 25 ml of fresh orange juice, 15 ml of pomegranate juice, and a drizzle of honey. Shake all the ingredients with ice and strain into a glass over more ice. Garnish with an orange wheel and a sprig of thyme. The herbal notes of the gin play the perfect aide to the fruit juices, creating a drink as delightful as a seaside summer evening.
The Nordic Fizz
Bring some nuance to your cocktail lineup with the Nordic Fizz. This cocktail blends 60 ml Ketel One Vodka with 20 ml of elderflower cordial. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and a handful of mint leaves. Shake well and strain into a highball glass filled with ice, topping it off with soda water. The clean, crisp notes of the vodka and the floral hints of elderflower are reminiscent of a breezy Nordic landscape. It’s an elegant choice, perfect for long, lazy afternoons.
Caribbean Spice Mule
No summer cocktail menu is complete without a nod to the Caribbean’s rich palette of flavours. Take 60 ml Captain Morgan Spiced Gold and mix it with the juice of half a lime. Add this to a glass filled with ice and top with ginger beer. Stir gently, and garnish with a lime wedge and a few dashes of Angostura bitters. This cocktail offers a spicy kick, ideal for jazzing up your summer nights.
The Saharan Bliss
Last but not least, venture into the wilderness with the Saharan Bliss. Mix 60 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label with 25 ml of apricot nectar and 10 ml of lemon juice. Add a small pinch of saffron, and shake all the ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with an apricot slice. The smokiness of the whisky combined with the sweet, aromatic flavour of apricot and the exotic touch of saffron makes this cocktail a luxurious indulgence.
