Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing and delicious cocktail.
Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a backyard barbecue, a cool, refreshing drink can help you beat the heat and elevate your mood. With so many different types of spirits, mixers, and garnishes available, the possibilities for summer cocktails are endless. From classic margaritas and mojitos to fruity daiquiris and piña coladas, there’s a summer cocktail recipe out there to suit every taste and occasion.
Here are some summer cocktail recipes by Anje Britz, F&B Head of Baale Resort, Goa. Whether you prefer a simple and straightforward drink or something more elaborate, you’re sure to find a recipe that you’ll 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, simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice
Shake until well combined and cold
Rim coupe glass with lemon and dip into chilli salt
Strain cocktail mixture into 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, careful not to crush them
Add apple juice and ice and mix well
Top up with soda water
Garnish with fresh apple slices