3 Interesting Cocktails To Enjoy This Summer

In case you haven’t noticed, it is quite hot outside! There is nothing like a good barbecue and garden party with your friends during a heatwave, but after a few cocktail evenings you might be getting a bit tired of the traditional gin & tonics and prosecco.

This is why we have put together a list of three delicious and unusual cocktails to bring novelty to your summer, all featuring Spice Drops to jazz up the flavours. Don't drink alcohol? No worries! These drinks can easily be made using alcohol free ingredients. So if you wish to try something new, keep reading!

NB: Please drink responsibly!

Shaken Rose Vodka Martini (serves 2)

A refined and delicate drink, full of fantastic flavours that will transport you to a sultry dream. This recipe is perfect for a romantic evening or a night with friends. 

Ingredients

• 2 shots of vodka
• 50ml dry vermouth
• 3 drops of Rose Spice Drops®
• Ice cubes
• A handful of strawberries
• Dried rose petals (to garnish)

Method

1. Chill your 2 best martini glasses and cocktail shaker in the freezer for at least 30 minutes
2. Wash and hull the strawberries
3. In each glass, add a few drops of dry vermouth and swirl it around.
4. Place a few slices of strawberry at the bottom of each glass
5. Place the remaining strawberry slices and rose natural extract drops and squash them together.
6. Add the ice and vodka, close the shaker and shake for at least 1 minute.
7. Strain into the glasses
8. Sprinkle some dried rose petals
9. Enjoy!

Sweet Vanilla Chai Cocktail (serves 2)

This delicious cocktail will transport you to India and its stunning sunsets on tea fields. Enjoy the beautiful marriage of the warmth of chai and fire of bourbon!

Ingredients

• 2 English breakfast tea bags
• 400ml of plant milk (We use oat milk for its creaminess)
• 2 Shots of bourbon
• 2 drops of Chai Spices Spice Drops®
• 2 drops of Vanilla Spice Drops®
• 2-4tsp of cane sugar syrup
• Ice cubes

Method

1. Place a shaker in the freezer for about 30 minutes in advance to chill.
2. Place the plant milk in a saucepan on low heat.
3. Add tea bags and Spice Drops.
4. Add the cane sugar syrup to your taste.
5. Leave mixture to infuse on low heat for 10 minutes. Do not boil.
6. Remove from heat and leave the mixture to cool down for 20 minutes.
7. Pour ice cubes, bourbon and the cooled down mixture in the shaker and shake until cold.
8. Strain into tall glasses 
9. Enjoy!

Lavender Latte Cocktail (serves 2)

Enjoy the complexity and richness of a latte cocktail married with the exquisite perfume of lavender. These two flavours may sound surprising but the delicate aroma of lavender perfectly compliments the rich and deep coffee taste.

Ingredients

• 2 shots of plant milk (we use oat milk for its creaminess)
• 2 shots of almond cream liqueur
• 2 shots of espresso
• 1 shot of coffee liqueur
• 2 drop Lavender Spice Drops®
• 2-4tsp of cane sugar syrup
• Ice cubes

Method

1. Place a shaker in the freezer about 30 minutes in advance to chill.
2. Pour ice cubes and espresso in the shaker and shake until cold.
3. Strain and share in two tall glasses
4. Add other ingredients in empty shaker and shake until mixed thoroughly
5. Strain and share in two tall glasses
6. Stir each cocktail to make sure everything is mixed well
7. Enjoy