The festive season is a great time for spending time with loved ones – and what better way to chill than summer cocktails. Here are three cocktails recommended by Tops at Spar. These great cocktails can be had with or without alcohol – making them a great addition to any summertime festive vibe.
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Berry Mule
You will need:
2 tsp mixed berry jam
Juice of one lemon
Ginger beer
Fresh berries and a sprig of mint to garnish
Method:
Put the jam into a cocktail shaker and add the lemon juice and a large scoop of ice.
Shake and strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with ice. Top it up with ginger beer and garnish with fresh mixed berries and a sprig of mint. For an alcoholic twist, a shot of rum can be added.
Mojito
You will need:
1 tsp castor sugar
Fresh mint leaves
Limes
Soda water
Method:
Cut the lemons into quarters and add them to a glass with fresh mint. Add sugar and use a muddler to extract the juices. Fill the glass with ice and top with soda water and mint to garnish. Rum can be added to make the cocktail alcoholic.
La Fresa
You will need:
20ml sugar syrup
25ml fresh lime juice
50ml strawberry puree
Fresh strawberry and sprig of basil
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Method:
Add all the ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker and shake well. Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice and garnish with a fresh strawberry wedge and a sprig of basil. Add some rum to shake it up.
Visit https://www.topsatspar.co.za/Party-Central/Cocktails# for these and more recipes. Remember to drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.
