INGREDIENTS 2 ounces Aperol 3 ounces prosecco 1 ouncesparkling water Orange slice, for garnish METHOD Fill the wine glass about halfway with ice.Add the Aperol, then the prosecco and sparkling water. Stir gently with the bar spoon to combine, about three rotations.Add the orange slice to the glass.
INGREDIENTS a pineapple slicean orange wheela lemon wheel1 dash sugar syrupchampagne, to top upa mint sprig, to garnishServes 1 METHOD Muddle the fruit together in a rocks glass. Add crushedice and the sugar syrup and gently top with champagne.Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig.
INGREDIENTS 2 ounces silver tequila 4 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice, strained to remove pulp Orange slice and cherry, for garnish ½ ounce grenadine(see recipe below) METHOD Add the tequila and orange juice to an ice-filled Highball glass. Stir gently, about three rotations. Add the grenadine; it will sink to the bottom, as it should. […]
INGREDIENTS a pineapple slicean orange slicea lemon slice50 ml/2 oz. bourbon15 ml/½ oz. orange curaçaoa mint sprig, to garnish METHOD Gently muddle the fruit in a rocks glass, and the bourbon, curaçao and ice and stir well. Add more ice and stir again, garnish with a sprig of mint and serve with two short straws.
INGREDIENTS 35 ml/¾ oz. tequila15 ml/½ oz. white crème de cacao1 barspoon grenadine15 ml/½ oz. double/heavy cream2 fresh raspberries, to garnish METHOD Add all the ingredients to a blender. Add two scoopsof crushed ice and blend for 20 seconds. Pour the mixtureinto a hurricane glass, garnish with two raspberriesand serve with two straws.
INGREDIENTS 50 ml/2 oz. sloe gin20 ml/1 oz. freshlemon juice1 dash sugar syrupsoda water, to top upa lemon slice, to garnish METHOD Add all the ingredients, except the soda, to a shakerfilled with ice. Shake sharply and strain into a highball glassfilled with ice. Top with soda water, garnish witha lemon slice and serve with […]
INGREDIENTS 1½ ounces gin¾ ounce elderflower liqueur¾ ounce lime juiceLime wheel, for garnish METHOD Combine the gin, elderflower liqueur, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill ¾ of the shaker with ice. Shake until chilled, about 12 seconds. Strain the drink into a coupe glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
INGREDIENTS 4 ounces rum (silver is fine, but dark rum is even better) 4 ounces Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut 4 ounces pineapple juice Pineapple wedge, for garnish 1 ½ cups ice METHOD Blend the rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice with ice until smooth and creamy. Throw a pineapple wedge or two in […]
INGREDIENTS 2 ounces pink gin½ ounce lime juice6 ounces grapefruit sodaGrapefruit slice, for garnish METHOD Fill in a highball glass with ice. Add the gin and lime juice and stir to chill. Top with the grapefruit soda and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
INGREDIENTS 5-10 sprigs of mint, plus 1 to garnish15 ml/1 tablespoon sugar syrup1 dash lime juicechampagne, to top upServes 1 METHOD Muddle the mint, sugar syrup andlime juice together in a highball glass.Add crushed ice and the champagne(gently) and stir well. Garnishwith a mint sprig and serve.
INGREDIENTS 50ml Sipsmith London Dry Gin50ml fresh pomegranate juiceSoda water or sparkling wine, to top upTo garnish: A lemon half wheel and/or pomegranate seeds METHOD Combine the ingredients in an ice-filled highball glass. Lift. Garnish with a lemon half wheel and/or pomegranate seeds.
INGREDIENTS 50ml Sipsmith London Dry Gin1 teaspoon honey25ml fresh lemon juice or raspberry shrubTo garnish: A lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick METHOD Bring a kettle of water to the boil. Combine the ingredients in a coffee mug. Add 100-150ml boiling water. Stir. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick.
INGREDIENTS 40 ML/1½ FL. OZ. GIN100 ML/3½ FL. OZ. CINOTTO METHOD Stir the ingredients with plenty of ice in a highball glass. Garnish with a wedge of blood orange, or a normal orange if you can’t be bothered.
INGREDIENTS 30ml Sipsmith London Dry Gin30ml sweet vermouth5-10ml Fernet-BrancaTo garnish: An orange twist METHOD Combine the ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass. Stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
INGREDIENTS 50ml Sipsmith London Dry Gin100ml fresh pineapple juice3-4 dashes of Angostura bittersTo garnish: A pineapple wedge METHOD Combine the ingredients in an ice-filled highball glass. Lift. Garnish with a lemon half wheel and/or pomegranate seeds.
INGREDIENTS 50 ML/2 FL. OZ. PLYMOUTH GIN ∙ 15 ML/½ FL. OZ. LIME JUICE1 G/1/32 OZ. SALT ∙ SODA, TO TOP UP METHOD Fill a highball glass with chunks of ice; add the gin, lime and salt, then give it a good stir with a bar spoon. While still stirring, pour the soda water in, […]
INGREDIENTS 1 generous barspoonstrawberry preserves2 ounces bourbon¾ ounce balsamic syrup½ ounce freshlysqueezed orange juice2 ounces club soda1 orange peel METHOD In a dry cocktail shaker (without ice), add the strawberry preserves, bourbon, balsamic syrup, and orange juice.Shake well, 10 to 15 seconds.Add ice and shake again, 10 seconds more.Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.Top with […]
INGREDIENTS 2 ounces bourbon½ ounce freshlysqueezed lime juice½ ounce simple syrup1 barspoon grenadine1 lime wedge METHOD In a dry cocktail shaker (without ice), add the strawberry preserves, bourbon, balsamic syrup, and orange juice.Shake well, 10 to 15 seconds.Add ice and shake again, 10 seconds more.Strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.Top with club soda.Garnish with the […]
INGREDIENTS 50ml Sipsmith London Dry Gin15ml port75ml tonic waterTo garnish: A plum fan METHOD Combine the ingredients in an ice-filled highball glass. Lift. Garnish with a plum fan.
INGREDIENTS 50 ml/2 oz. fresh espresso coffee 50 ml/2 oz. vodka a dash of sugar syrup 3 coffee beans, to garnish METHOD Pour the espresso coffee into a shaker, add the vodka and sugar syrup to taste, shake the mixture sharply and strain into martini glass filled with ice. Garnish with three coffee beans.
INGREDIENTS 50 ml/2 oz. gin 20 ml/⅔ oz. fresh lemon juice 2 barspoons raspberry syrup a dash of egg white sugar syrup, to taste METHOD Add all the ingredients to a shaker filled with ice and shake sharply. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. MIX IT UP A Royal Clover Club is a variation of […]
INGREDIENTS 50 ml Scotch whisky 20 ml sweet vermouth a dash of Angostura bitters lemon zest, to garnish METHOD Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice and stir gently with a barspoon. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice and garnish with a thin piece of lemon zest.
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2) 1 tablespoon goji berries 1 jasmine teabag (I use Tea Pigs) 6 strawberries, hulled and quartered 6 fresh basil leaves 80ml goji berry liqueur 40ml Bacardi white rum 10ml Mandarine Napoléon Ice cubes Extra strawberries, basil leaves and edible jasmine flowers, to garnish METHOD Pour 200ml boiling water over the goji berries […]
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2) 25ml passion fruit juice 75ml tequila 30ml Cointreau lime juice 100g frozen ripe mango chunks 25ml agave nectar Crushed ice 50g Maldon sea salt Zest of 1 unwaxed lime Extra passion fruit halves, to garnish METHOD Prepare the passion fruit juice by scooping out the flesh from 2-3 large ripe passion fruit. […]
INGREDIENTS 50 ml Scotch whisky 20 ml honey 25 ml fresh lemon juice a pinch of ground cinnamonor 1 cinnamon stick boiling water, to top up 2 pieces of lemon zest,studded with cloves,to garnish METHOD Add all the ingredients to a heatproof glass or pewter tankard and stir gently to mix. Top up with boiling […]
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2) 6 thin slices of ginger 1 lime, quartered 4 lime leaves 30ml agave nectar Crushed ice 470ml ‘Jarr’ organic ginger kombucha 100ml rum Extra limes leaves and lime wedges, to garnish METHOD Divide the ginger, lime, lime leaves and agave nectar between the glasses and muddle well until all the lime juice […]
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2) 2 thick slices of blood orange 1 teaspoon coconut palm sugar Ice cubes 50ml Aperol 50ml Antica Formula 50ml Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray gin 50ml carrot juice 50ml blood orange juice 2 oversized square ice cubes 1 baby heritage carrot, halved lengthways METHOD Prepare the garnish by sprinkling each slice of blood […]
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2) 1 chamomile teabag 2 tablespoons orange blossom honey 80g strawberries, hulled and sliced 70ml pink grapefruit juice Seeds from vanilla pod 80ml vodka Ice cubes or Strawberry Ice Cubes Sliced strawberries and fresh chamomile flowers, to garnish METHOD Pour 220ml boiling water over the teabag, add the honey and leave to steep […]
INGREDIENTS 40ml white rum 1 citrus tea bag ice cubes 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon caster sugar soda water, to top up orange or lemon twist, to decorate METHOD Pour the rum into a wine glass, add the tea bag and leave to steep for 2 minutes. Remove the tea bag and add some […]
INGREDIENTS 25ml absinthe 25ml ice-cold kümmel 25ml Goldschläger METHOD Pour the absinthe into 2 shot glasses. Using the back of a bar spoon, slowly float the kümmel over the absinthe to form a separate layer. Layer the Goldschläger over the kümmel in the same way and serve.
INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons rum 3 teaspoons apricot liqueur 4 teaspoons lime juice 4 teaspoons sugar syrup 1 egg yolk ice cubes 100ml soda water dried apricot, to decorate METHOD Put the rum, apricot liqueur, lime juice, sugar syrup and egg yolk into a food processor or blender and blend. Strain into a Collins glass and […]
INGREDIENTS ½ kiwi fruit, quartered, plus an extra slice to decorate 4 lemon slices 4 teaspoons sugar syrup 50ml gin 1 sprig coriander crushed ice METHOD Add the kiwi fruit, lemon slices and sugar syrup to an old-fashioned glass and muddle. Add the gin and coriander and half-fill the glass with crushed ice. Churn with the […]
INGREDIENTS 25ml vodka 2 teaspoons clear honey 25ml pomegranate juice 2 teaspoons lime juice 25ml rosé wine 5 mint leaves 50ml soda water crushed ice mint sprig and pomegranate seeds, to decorate METHOD Add the vodka, honey, pomegranate and lime juices, wine and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker and shake. Strain into a sling […]
INGREDIENTS 50 ml vodka 25 ml Kahlúa stemmed cherry, to garnish METHOD Shake the vodka and Kahlúa together over ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a stemmed cherry.
INGREDIENTS 1 litre salted caramelice cream 250ml chocolate milkshake 1 teaspoon sea salt 150ml bourbon METHOD Blend the ice cream, chocolate milk, sea salt and bourbon in a blender, adding ice depending how thick you want your shake. Pour into lowball glasses or tumblers. Mix It Up Try using good quality chocolate ice cream instead […]
INGREDIENTS 35 ml Absolut Kurant vodka or other blackcurrant flavoured spirit 20 ml triple sec 20 ml fresh lime juice 25 ml cranberry juice orange zest, to garnish METHOD Shake all the ingredients sharply over ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. To make a flaming orange zest, squeeze the oil from a strip of […]
INGREDIENTS 50 ml vodka 150 ml cranberry juice 50 ml grapefruit juice 1 lime wedge, to garnish METHOD Pour the vodka into a highball glass filled with ice. Three-quarters fill the glass with cranberry juice and top with fresh grapefruit juice. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve with a straw.
INGREDIENTS 15 ml sugar syrup 3 fresh mint sprigs 60 ml bourbon METHOD Muddle the sugar syrup, one mint sprig and the bourbon in a rocks glass. Add crushed ice and garnish with the remaining mint sprigs. Serve with two straws. Mix It Up For a different take on this classic, use brandy instead of […]
INGREDIENTS 1 lime 2 brown sugar cubes 50 ml cachaça sugar syrup, to taste METHOD Cut the lime into eighths, squeeze and place in an old-fashioned glass with the sugar cubes, then pound well with a pestle. Fill the glass with crushed ice and add the cachaça. Stir vigorously and add sugar syrup, to taste. […]
INGREDIENTS 35 ml lemon vodka 20 ml triple sec 20 ml fresh lime juice 25 ml cranberry juice lemon zest, to garnish METHOD Add all the ingredients to a shaker filled with ice, shake sharply and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon zest for that extra zing!
INGREDIENTS 2 lemon wedges 2 barspoons caster/granulated sugar 50 ml Jack Daniel’s lemonade, to top up METHOD Muddle the lemon and sugar together in a highball glass. Add ice and the remaining ingredients. Stir gently and serve with two straws. Mix It Up Replace the caster/granulated sugar with 2 barspoons of grenadine syrup to make […]
INGREDIENTS 15 ml dry vermouth 75 ml vodka twist of lemon zest 2 unstuffed green olives, to garnish METHOD Pour the vermouth and vodka over ice in a mixing jug/pitcher. Stir to make the cocktail very cold. Strain into a martini glass. Hold the lemon zest over the glass and twist to spray a fine mist […]
INGREDIENTS ½ very ripe watermelon, well chilled 50ml gin sprigs of fresh mint and watermelon triangles,to garnish METHOD Cut the watermelon in half and remove the rind and seeds. Whizz the flesh in a food processor. If the mixture is too thick, add water. Pour into a jug/pitcher, stir in the gin and serve in […]
INGREDIENTS 50 ml/2 oz. white rum 1 lime cola, to top up METHOD Pour the rum into a highball filled with ice; cut a lime into eighths, squeeze and drop the wedges into the glass. Top with cola and serve with straws.
INGRDIENTS 2 ounces vodka 4 ounces - tomato juice 1 ounce freshlysqueezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish Garnish with one or more of these: celery, olives, lemon wedges, cherry tomatoes, gherkins, fresh herbs 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce 2 dashes Tabasco, or other hot sauce 2 dashes celery salt 2 dashes black pepper METHOD Put […]
