Setting the Scene: From Casual Chill to Cocktail Thrill
Picture a laid-back Saturday night at home, your usual wine and beer lineup eagerly waiting. But this time, you’re hankering for something a little more exciting. It’s time to zhuzh your weekend vibes with some homemade cocktails! In this guide, we’ll swap out the ordinary for the extraordinary, giving you our top five easy-to-make cocktail recipes. Turn your typical evenings into an unforgettable mix of fun and flavours right in your comfort zone. Ready to shake things up? Of course, you are DriftBar fans, let’s go…
1. Classic Mojito
Why do we all love a Mojito? It’s simply delightful! With its minty freshness, tangy lime, and a hint of sweetness, it’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Ingredients:
- 50ml white rum
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tsp sugar
- 25ml lime juice
- Soda water
How to Make It:
Mix the sugar and lime juice in a glass until the sugar has dissolved. Add the mint leaves and gently press them to release their flavour. Add the rum, fill the glass with ice, and top it up with soda water. Give it a quick mix, add some extra mint leaves on top, and your Mojito is ready!
2. Berry Burst
This cocktail is all about sweet berries and tart lemon – A must-try for all fruit lovers! Plus, it’s a great way to use those ripe summer berries.
Ingredients:
- 50ml gin
- 25ml lemon juice
- 2 tsp sugar
- A handful of fresh mixed berries
How to Make It:
In a shaker, crush the berries with the sugar. Add the gin, lemon juice, and ice. Give it a good shake and pour it into a glass filled with ice. Add a few fresh berries on top for decoration.
3. Summer Breeze
The Summer Breeze is as refreshing as it sounds, capturing the feeling of a relaxing summer day in a glass.
Ingredients:
- 50ml vodka
- 50ml pineapple juice
- 25ml cranberry juice
How to Make It:
Fill a glass with ice. Pour in the vodka, then add the pineapple and cranberry juice. Mix it gently and top it off with a slice of pineapple.
4. Mango Margarita
Add a bit of tropical flavour to your home with this sweet and tangy Mango Margarita.
Ingredients:
- 50ml tequila
- 25ml lime juice
- 100ml mango juice or Pineapple (we used pineapple)
- Ice
How to Make It:
Blend the tequila, lime juice, mango juice, and ice together until it’s smooth. Pour it into a glass and add a slice of pineapple and a mint leaf for decoration.
5. Elderflower Spritz
This cocktail is light, sweet, and sparkly – perfect for a relaxed summer evening.
Ingredients:
- 50ml elderflower cordial
- Prosecco
- Soda water
How to Make It:
Fill a glass with ice, pour in the elderflower cordial, fill the glass 3/4 full with prosecco, and top it off with a bit of soda water. Give it a quick mix and add a slice of lemon for decoration.
And there you have it my friends, DriftBar’s top five summer cocktails you can easily make at home. We hope these drinks bring a splash of fun to your summer nights. And remember, it’s always cocktail time somewhere!
Feeling some inspo to make these cocktails? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us in your posts on our Instagram and we’ll share our favs!
But if you’re craving a professionally crafted cocktail, we’ve got you covered. DriftBar provides an exceptional cocktail experience delivered right to your doorstep. Head over to our booking page and we’ll bring the cocktail magic straight to you.
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