Spring is on its way!
Spring is swiftly on its way, and we don’t know about you, but we’re ready to replace our wellies with sandals and our mulled wines with something fruity and refreshing.
With many celebrations around the corner including Mother’s Day, Easter and the King’s Coronation now is the perfect opportunity to add some new flavours to your drinks menu.
Cocktail recipes
Browse the recipes below or download the guide here
Mother’s Day Martini (French Martini)
- 25ml vodka
- 25ml raspberry liquor
- 50ml pineapple juice
Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice - shake to mix.
Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with two fresh raspberries.
Easter Cocktail (Chocolate Martini)
- 25g mini chocolate eggs
- 1 tsp honey
- 25ml crème de cacao
- 25ml Irish cream
- Ice
Crush the chocolate mini eggs in a pestle and mortar then tip onto a small place. Brush the rim of the martini glass with a little of the honey using a pastry brush then dip the glass into the crushed chocolate eggs to stick them on. Pop the glass in the fridge until you need it.
Pour the crème de cacao, Irish cream, and vodka into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake until the outside of the shaker feels really cold. Strain into your prepared glass and serve.
May Bank Holiday Cocktail (Sea Breeze)
What says spring more than a light, refreshing and floral cocktail?
- 50ml vodka
- 100ml cranberry juice
- 50ml grapefruit juice
- Ice
- Thin slice of lime
Half-fill a tall glass with ice then pour in the vodka, cranberry juice and grapefruit juice.
Stir gently until the outside of the glass feels cold, then garnish with the lime slice.
Coronation Cocktail (Classic Martini)
- 60ml gin or vodka
- 1 tbsp dry vermouth
- Olive or lemon peel, to garnish
Stir the gin or vodka, dry vermouth, and a little ice together to put them in a cocktail shaker to combine.
Strain into a chilled martini glass. Serve with an olive or cocktail stick or twist of lemon peel.
Tempting cocktail toppers
Why not top off your cocktails with our new range of Mixologist cocktail toppers, bar ready and 100% Natural Fruit Garnishes.
Finish your King’s Coronation Martini with Mixologist lemon garnish slices or try adding the freshy freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries for a fruity twist.