Vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer are the only 3 ingredients needed to make a Moscow Mule, or sometimes called vodka buck, which has gained in popularity in the last century. You don’t need to be a trained mixologist, just pour all ingredients over crushed ice, et voilà, you have a bold, bubbly, refreshing drink…
Double vision is one of those cocktails where its origin and history are difficult to find, but rest assured the mixture is simply divine! The vodka base is perfectly balancing against the apple juice. This refreshing drink is perfect as an aperitif or even a digestif! Related: How to make easy cocktails at home
The refreshing, heart-warming combination of fig and ginger is perfect to ring in autumn. The spiciness of the ginger with the freshness of the figs might mean this becomes your favourite modern cocktail to warm you during cold evenings. This fig and ginger cocktail has earthy flavours but tastes heavenly, and while it might sound…
In our opinion the person who created this cucumber martini was a genius! This cool and refreshing mix is jam-packed with the flavour of cucumbers. It is important to cut the cucumber into small pieces and muddle them before shaking with vodka. The colour is naturally green because we muddle the cucumber with the skin….
This sparkling apple prosecco fizz cocktail is proof that combining the flavours of a sour apple martini with prosecco is a great way to produce an elegant Champagne style cocktail. Maybe you have a special celebration coming up, a party, or a girls’ night out? Perhaps you simply want to chill out after a busy…
If you like the classic lemon drop martini, you will surely like this herbal twist. Vodka, lemon juice and syrup are still the basic ingredients, but with the addition of some fresh basil this cocktail becomes a whole new story! Egg white is optional to make a foamy looking finish for those who like it….
Rum punch is one of the oldest known cocktails with written information about it dating back to the 17th century. Shipmen who worked for the British East India Company brought it to Britain where it became a staple party drink made with rum, citrus and spices. Nowadays, rum is still the most important ingredient with…
Tequila Sunrise is colourful and easy to make with only 3 ingredients that don’t need mixing or shaking, resulting in clear drink layers. Grenadine sinks to the bottom of the glass after carefully pouring over the orange juice and tequila. This sunrise in a glass is refreshingly fruity and originates in the early 1970’s from…
When I hear Classic Mimosa, I immediately think of a festive breakfast or brunch! This cocktail, made of Champagne or sparkling wine and orange juice, simply makes these meals more enjoyable. You don’t even need ice cubes. Some claim that a bartender at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, created the mimosa in 1925 and others…
A Long Island iced tea is typically made with gin, vodka, tequila, light rum, and triple sec or Cointreau. A dash of lemon juice and a top up with coke gives this cocktail a similar colour to iced tea. Don’t be fooled with the name as it is loaded with alcohol and there is no…