Just because summer is coming to an end, doesn’t mean we can’t continue to enjoy delicious summer cocktails well into autumn and winter. To help inspire you for your next get together, we’ve teamed up with top Mixologist, friend and client, Thomas of Mambo Mobile Bars, who has kindly provided us with some delicious cocktail recipes you won’t be able to resist. So grab some ice, get your shaker at the ready and let’s create some irresistible thirst quenchers!
Endless Summer
For a non-alcoholic drink with a refreshing zing and spicy notes, Endless Summer is bound to keep you in the holiday mood long into December. To make, all you have to do is muddle and shake the following ingredients with plenty of crushed ice.
1 slice diced melon
¼ fresh chilli
20ml lime juice
15ml agave syrup
50ml still water
To finish, serve in a tall glass and garnish with fresh chilli.
Dark and Stormy
If the recent storms have you fancying something a little darker, why not give this atmospheric cocktail a try? To create this masterpiece, all you have to do is add the ingredients directly into a tall glass, over ice cubes.
50ml dark rum
100ml ginger beer
20ml lime juice
1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
Bloody Maria
Perfect for our lovely Maria, or for you when you're enjoying a laid back brunch with friends, this offers a delightful twist on the old favourite, a Bloody Mary! To make, all you have to do is build the ingredients into a tall glass over ice.
50ml tequila
100ml tomato juice
1 dash of orange juice
1 dash tabasco sauce
1 dash Worcester sauce
Once ready to serve, garnish with pepper, salt and celery.
English Garden
Whether you’re enjoying a lovely garden party, or just fancy a gin and tonic with a difference, this is the cocktail for you. To make, simply shake all of the ingredients together.
40ml gin
20ml lime juice
15ml elderflower cordial
25ml apple juice
When you’ve shaken it all together, serve in a martini glass with a slice of cucumber.
Breakfast in Sicily
If you fancy something different to wake you up in the morning, why not try this Italian delight? To create this refreshing waker-upper, all you have to do is shake the following ingredients together with crushed ice.
1 teaspoon marmalade
20ml lemon juice
100ml grape juice
To serve, simply pour into a tall glass and garnish with pepper and a couple of basil leaves.
Ready to keep summer alive a little bit longer? If these recipes have got you inspired, be sure to check out Mambo Mobile Bars for even more cocktail ideas and information on how you can try Thomas’ creations for yourself.
Cheers!
