At Create, we've never met a cocktail we didn't love!
The weathermen are predicting a weekend of glorious sunshine and high temperatures. If you’re anything like us you’ll be outside, enjoying the sun while it lasts! And what is warm weather without a cool drink in your hand?
Summer Cocktails
Alistair Pike, one of our Event Managers and the King of Cocktails has put together a selection of his favourite summer cocktail recipes, perfect for kicking off the bank holiday weekend in style!
Mojito
Sometimes you can’t beat a classic
juice of 1 lime
1 tsp granulated sugar
small handful mint
leaves, plus extra sprig to serve
60ml white rum
soda water, to taste
Combine the lime juice, sugar and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker, and crush with a cocktail muddler to release all the flavours (you can also use the end of a rolling pin)
Pour into a tall glass and add a handful of ice and the rum.
Top up with soda water, garnish with mint and serve.
Vodka Blossom
50ml Vodka
12.5ml Lemon Juice
25ml Orange Juice
12.5ml Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Mango Juice
– Garnish with strawberries and serve in a chilled wine glass
Summer Lovin’
50ml Strawberry Infused Sipsmith Gin
12.5ml Crème de Fraise
12.5ml Fresh Lemon Juice
Cloudy Apple Juice
Served in a rocks glass with muddled strawberries
Mexican Bramble
50ml Tequila
12.5ml Crème de Cassis
12.5ml Blueberry Syrup
50ml Cranberry Juice
Lemonade
Serve in a large glass with a blueberry garnish and plenty of ice
Has this inspired you to head to open up the drinks cupboard? Show us your creations! Tweet/Instagram us @Createfood, to share your pictures.
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