Summer Cocktail and Mocktail Recipes
Posted by Deborah Read on Wednesday 17 August 2011 in Home and Garden
Is there anything better than sitting and enjoying a cocktail with friends and family in the long summer evenings? But which are the best cocktails to make and how expensive are they? Well, with VoucherSeeker, not that expensive! All of the cocktails below serve 4. Alcoholic The Michelada A Mexican Beer cocktail which is both refreshing and really simple to put together. It's great if you have beer in the fridge and unexpected party guests, or if you just want to spend your time with your friends, not chopping fruit in the kitchen! 4 tbsp sea salt the juice of 6 limes Corona or Mexican lager Tabasco source Pour the sea salt onto a plate Dip your drink glasses into the juice of the 6 limes Dip your drink glasses into the salt (around the rim) Add ice to each glass Divide the remainder of the limes into it Top up with lager Add a dash of tabasco source Vodka and Cranberry Blush Another simple cocktail which will go down a strom. The cranberrys offer an extra crispness to the drink to ensure it's instantly refreshing. 200 ml/7fl o2 of Vodka 200 ml/7fl o2 of of cointreau 600ml cranberry juice 400ml orange juice the peel of 2-3 limes crushed ice Put the vodka and Cointreau into a jug Add the cranberry and orange juice and stir add the peel of the limes your drinks glasses with tthe ice, add the cocktail Bottoms up! Mojito Where would our summer be without a classic Mojito cocktail? Here, we give you the recipe so you can make your own- yummy! 5oz Spiced Rum 50 mint leaves 4 tbsp of sugar 2 oz lime juice 8 oz soda Into a contained add: crushed ice spiced rum and sugar lime juice shake well. Place the mint leaves at the bottom of a glass add the mixture and enjoy! None alcoholic For those who want a good cocktail without the alcohol, check out: Strawberry Mocktail 4oz Strawberry yoghurt 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup cold milk 1/2 cup crushed ice/ ice cream honey to sweeten Mix all ingredients together stir well and add to a glass add crushed ice voila! Enjoy your summer drinks responsibly, and check out VoucherSeeker for discounts!
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