Sunshine, good times, and drinks that make your taste buds do a happy dance. This year, ditch the bar scene and crank up the fun with a taste bud extravaganza you can create yourself! Woo your guests at the house party with your bartending skills as we bring you a collection of explosive summer cocktails that you can whip up right in your kitchen. From citrusy sensations to exotic flavour fusions, a perfect summer sipper is waiting to be discovered. So, dust off your shaker, grab your favourite blender, and get ready to impress your friends (and maybe even yourself) with these summer cocktail masterpieces!
1. Mango Fizz:
One sip of this libation and you’ll be transported straight to a beach paradise. Samsara gin blends with fresh lemon juice, creating a base that’s perfectly balanced by the sweet and tangy notes of Vaum’s Mango Fig botanical water.
Ingredients:
● 30ml Gin – We use Samsara
● 15ml fresh lemon juice
● Ice cubes
● Mango slices or lemon twists, for garnish
● Vaum mango fig botanical water
● Salt Rim for the Glass
Method:
– In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, and lemon juice
– Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the mixture.
– Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass filled with ice. Rim the Glass with Salt
– Top it off with Vaum mango Fig botanical water
– Serve and enjoy your refreshing Tropical Zing cocktail!
2. Lemon Berry Breeze:
Beat the summer heat with the exhilarating Lemon Berry Breeze! This vibrant concoction, made using Rock Paper Rum’s Zesty Lemon Rum, is an explosion of citrusy delight.
Ingredients:
● 45ml Zesty Lemon Rum
● 2-3 Fresh Strawberries
● 2-3 Kaffir Lime Leaves
● Club Soda
● Sprite
● Lots of ice
Method:
– Muddle fresh strawberries and kaffir lime leaves in a cocktail shaker
– Add the Zesty Lemon Rum to the shaker and shake well
– Strain this mixture into a glass filled with ice
– Top up the glass with a refreshing mix of club soda & sprite
– Garnish with a lemon wedge or a strawberry for that extra burst of flavour
3. Kesar Pista Whisky Flip:
Calling all dessert lovers! This creamy delight features The Glenwalk Scotch alongside nutty pistachio syrup and a touch of saffron-infused honey. The egg white adds a luxurious texture, making it the perfect decadent after-dinner drink that’s guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
Ingredients:
● 60 ml – The Glenwalk Scotch
● 15 ml – Pistachio syrup
● 15 ml – Egg white
● 10 ml – Saffron infused Honey water
Method:
– In a Shaker, Combine The Glenwalk scotch, pistachio syrup, saffron infused honey water and egg white
– Dry Shake (Without Ice) vigorously to emulsify the egg.
– Add Ice into the shaker and shake until well chilled.
– Strain into a coupe glass.
– Garnish with Crushed Pistachios for a delightful crunch
4. Purple Rain
The Purple Rain cocktail is a stunning and flavorful gin-based drink inspired by the iconic Prince song of the same name. Crafted with Tanqueray gin, basil, lime, blue pea flower tea, and tonic water, this cocktail is a delightful combination of delicate yet vibrant flavours. The blue pea flower tea lends its vivid violet hue, while the basil and lime provide a refreshing balance of herbal and citrus notes.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz Tanqueray gin
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 2-3 fresh basil leaves
• 2 oz blue pea tea (butterfly pea flower tea), chilled
• 2 oz tonic water
Method:
– Glass: Gin goblet
– Method: Shaken
– Garnish: Edible flower
5. Mango picante
Mango picante is a refreshing and spicy cocktail that combines the sweetness of fresh mango puree with the kick of tequila and chili flavors. It is a widely used flavor mix in many different cuisines, combining hot intensity and tropical fruitiness.
Ingredients:
• Tequila — 60 ml
• Fresh mango puree – 60 ml
• Chilli tincture — 5 ml
• Kashmiri chilli powder n salt on the rim
Method:
– Glass: old fashion
– Garnish: NA
– Method: Build up