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drinks: five easy cocktails

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let’s shake things up

We’ve rounded up five cocktails (OK… five of our personal favourites) that are as easy to make as they are impressive. From a modern French Martini to a humble Margarita with a healthy-ish twist, these recipes bring maximum flavour with minimum fuss.

 

Passionfruit Margarita (Our Healthy-ish Version)

Fact: Margaritas make everyone happier*

*Experience-based, not evidence-based

Ingredients:

  • 60ml Tequila (we recommend Espolon Tequila Blanco for something that tastes great and is reasonably priced)
  • 30ml fresh lime juice
  • 15ml passionfruit pulp (fresh or canned)
  • 10ml agave syrup (adjust for sweetness)
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge and salt (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Rim your glass with lime and salt.
  2. Add tequila, lime juice, passionfruit pulp, and agave syrup to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake it (like a Polaroid picture) then strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge

 

French Martini

Laura’s FAVOURITE! We can’t believe this wasn’t invented until the 1980s. At least she's never had to live in a world without them.

Ingredients:

  • 45ml Vodka (we recommend Absolut Vodka – it’s always a safe bet)
  • 15ml Chambord (Black Raspberry Liqueur)
  • 60ml pineapple juice
  • Ice
  • Fresh raspberry or pineapple slice (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Pour the vodka, Chambord, and pineapple juice into a shaker filled with ice
  2. Shake until it’s nice and cold, then strain into a chilled martini glass
  3. Garnish with a fresh raspberry or a slice of pineapple (don’t worry if you can’t be bothered, it looks just as chic on its own)

Elderflower Gin Fizz

If summer-chic was a cocktail it would be this. Delicate, floral, and refreshing.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, and ice.
  2. Shake well until chilled, then strain into an ice-filled glass.
  3. Top with a splash of soda water and garnish with a lemon twist or an edible flower for an elegant touch

 

Classic Moscow Mule

Fresh, zesty, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 60ml Vodka (again, we think you should go for Absolut Vodka or Grey Goose if you’re feeling fancy)
  • 15ml fresh lime juice
  • Ginger beer (to finish)
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. In a copper mug (let’s be real, you can just use any glass), add your ice, vodka, and lime juice.
  2. Top with ginger beer, giving it a quick stir.
  3. Garnish with lime wedge (be sure to squeeze it in) for a refreshing kick.

 

Strawberry Basil Smash

Fruity, fragrant, healthy* (hello, fresh fruit!) and fabulously simple.

*’Healthy’ has many different definitions in our book.

Ingredients:

  • 50ml Gin (go for Hendrick’s or Roku)
  • 4 fresh strawberries
  • 2-3 fresh basil leaves
  • 15ml fresh lemon juice
  • 15ml simple syrup
  • Ice

Instructions:

  1. Muddle the strawberries and basil in the bottom of a shaker.
  2. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice.
  3. Shake well, then strain into an ice-filled glass.
  4. Garnish with a basil leaf and a strawberry slice.

 

There you have it. These five cocktails are your secret weapon that will impress anyone. Whether you’re hosting or just want a treat for yourself, these recipes have you covered. 

Cheers,
Harry & Laura
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