Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing and delicious cocktail. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or Internet hosting a yard barbecue, a cool, refreshing drink may also help you beat the heat and elevate your temper. With so many different types of spirits, mixers, and garnishes out there, the possibilities for summer cocktails are limitless. From basic margaritas and mojitos to fruity daiquiris and piña coladas, there’s a summertime cocktail recipe to swimsuit each style and event.
Here are some summertime cocktail recipes by Anje Britz, F&B Head of Baale Resort, Goa. Whether you like an easy and easy drink or one thing extra elaborate, you’re sure to discover a recipe that you just love:
MANGOTINI
Ingredients:
45ml mango-infused white rum
15ml tequila of choice
25ml lime juice
15ml simple syrup
Salt & chilli powder for garnishing
Method:
- Add rum, tequila, lime juice, and easy syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice
- Shake until well combined and chilly
- Rim coupe glass with lemon and dip into chilli salt
- Strain cocktail mixture into a glass
- Garnish with fresh or dehydrated mango
LITTLE VAGATOR
Ingredients:
60ml dry gin of choice
15ml elderflower syrup
15ml lemon juice
30ml apple juice
Soda water
6 Fresh blueberries
Apple garnish
Method:
- In a highball glass add gin, elderflower syrup and lemon juice and fresh blueberries
- Muddle blueberries lightly, cautious to not crush them
- Add apple juice and ice and mix well
- Top up with soda water
- Garnish with fresh apple slices
