
12 summer cocktail recipes to help you feel on holiday at home
There’s nothing quite like the first sip of a well-crafted drink to transport you to faraway climes. Globetrotting may be off the cards this summer, but instigating your own at-home cocktail hour could be the next best thing. From a twist of Mediterranean citrus to tropical terroirs, we’ve assembled 10 recipes to inspire you. All are made with socially and environmentally conscious spirits, for a tipple that’s refreshing in every sense. Groovy Elephant from Elephant Gin Blending the citrus punch of Japanese yuzu fruit with the heat of ginger and the tropical sweetness of pineapple, this cocktail by Swedish mixologist Alexander Hokage makes a bright and fiery showcase for the smooth, floral notes of Butterfly Mark Certified Elephant Gin. Inspired by South Africa’s native botanicals and ‘sundowner’ cocktail tradition, Elephant Gin pays tribute to the country’s wildlife in more than just name. The company contributes 15% of all profits to elephant conservation charities in Africa, with more than EUR 500,000 raised to date. All the more reason to raise a toast. Ingredients: 50ml Elephant London Dry Gin 30ml pineapple juice 20ml simple syrup 30ml lemon juice 5ml yuzu juice Ginger beer 1 slice fresh ginger 1 mint sprig Method: Shake gin, juices and syrup together with ice, then strain into...