4 dessert cocktails to indulge in this season
One benefit of being a grown-up? You can treat yourself to creamy, boozy dessert cocktails after dinner.
Mango-coconut daiquiris
Celebrate cocktail hour with something inspired by the tropical summer isles. A batch of our mango-coconut daiquiris will always go down well at the end of a long work week.
Watermelon mojitos
It’s cocktail hour! And what could be more refreshing after a long day than the exquisite taste of watermelon? Not to mention this beautiful fruit is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and water. So raise a glass to these amazing watermelon mojitos.
Bloody Mary
The classic, simple recipe that was famously enjoyed by Ernest Hemingway himself, a Bloody Mary is delicious with brunch, and equally socially acceptable. To our readers who are thinking of mixing their own spicy, boozy blend, we suggest you take Mr Hemingway’s advice: ‘If it lacks authority, add more vodka.’
Strawberry margaritas
These thirst-quenching margaritas are perfect for any time of the year and you can personalise them even further by making your own simple syrup.
Tom Collins
Use a shaker when you have more mixer than spirit. Thicker ingredients such as syrups and cream liqueurs can also mix inconsistently – so they should be shaken. Shaking with ice is a good way to cool down a drink and dilute it for perfect balance. Our favourite shaken cocktail? Why, the Tom Collins!
Cold brew and tonic
Coffee that’s kegged like beer, refreshing on a warm day and contains more caffeine than your regular cuppa? There’s no reason not to love cold brew coffee. And you can turn it into a fun mocktail with our short and sweet recipe.
Tropical coconut water punch
Tropical coconut water punch
Since its arrival on the foodie scene, coconut water has been hailed as nature’s own miracle drink. Its wild popularity has led many to question its supposed nutritional value, dismissing the flavoursome water as just another passing health trend. But don’t be fooled. Coconut water is wonderfully hydrating too. The clear liquid found inside young, green coconuts (not to be confused with coconut milk) contains five essential electrolytes: calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, sodium and potassium. You’ve probably heard the claims that this sweet water has anti-ageing, anti-carcinogenic and anti-thrombotic effects, but this hasn’t been proven yet.
Skinny strawberry margaritas
Skinny strawberry margaritas
Strawberries are bursting with antioxidants and good-for-you nutrients, while orange and lime add a delicious tang to these healthy, happy-hour strawberry margaritas. Remember to freeze your strawberries the night before, so they’re ready when you need them.
Flirtini
Flirtini cocktails
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! We couldn’t think of a better way to sweep your special someone off their feet than with our sexy and fun flirtini cocktails.