This is such a refreshing drink and can easily be adapted as a mocktail. Makes 4. Cheers!
250g fresh strawberries
45ml sugar
a squeeze of lemon
50ml Grand Marnier (orange flavoured liqeueur)
25ml vodka
2 basil leaves
350g ice, crushed
Add the strawberries and sugar to the bowl of a liquidiser and process.
Add all the remaining ingredients and pulse together.
Serve in 4 martini glasses.
This is a deliciously refreshing drink on a hot day and easy to make at home. Serve it for your next aperitivo hour in true Italian style!
30ml Aperol
30ml gin
30ml lime juice
30ml simple syrup
60ml soda water
Add the Aperol, gin, lime juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
Add 3 ice cubes and shake the mixture for about 1 minute.
Pour the contents into a glass and top with soda water.
Garnish with edible flower ice cubes before serving.
This is a refreshing drink to have on a summer’s day and a real crowd pleaser. Add a shot of vodka or tequila and serve with aperitifs!
500ml water
2 sprigs rosemary about 15cm long
125ml sugar
125ml honey
300ml fresh lemon juice
1,5 litre cold water
Pour the water into a small sauce and bring to a boil.
Add the rosemary, cover the saucepan with a lid and reduce to a simmer, for 10 minutes.
Take from the heat and remove the rosemary.
Stir in the sugar and honey.
Pour the mixture into a jug and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Add the lemon juice and 1,5 litres cold water.
Chill the lemonade for at least an hour.
Serve over ice and top with fresh lemon slices and a sprig of rosemary.
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