Summer Cocktail Ideas

19 May 2011

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There's nothing better than relaxing with a well-mixed cocktail at the end of a long day. The Hidden Garden Guide to summer cocktails provides you with the best seasonal recipes and promotional offers to keep your guests well-refreshed.

Promotional priced brands can be purchased online or in the Wine Shop on the Lower Ground Floor where you can also pick up a full version of the summer cocktail guide.

Here's a taster of the tipples we love:

Hoxton Gin, Grapefruit and Coconut >>
Usual price £36.50

Promo price £29.95

HOXTON STONE SOUR

50ml Hoxton Gin
3 Red grapes
15ml Honey syrup (2:1 Honey to water)
20ml Lemon juice
20ml Orange juice
1. Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker to mix. Pour over cubed ice into a short glass and garnish with grapes, a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint.

Elit Vodka by Stolichnaya>>
Usual price £65

Promo price £55

ORIGINAL STOLICHNAYA COSMOPOLITAN

1 1/2 Parts Stolichnaya Citros
3/4 Part Triple Sec
1/2 Part cranberry juice
1/2 Part fresh limejuice
1. Combine the ingredients and shake well.
2. Strain over a chilled martini glass and decorate with a twist of lime.

Laphroaig Quarter Cask Whisky>>
Usual price £46.50

Promo price £38.50

THE SMOKED PEAT SOUR

2 Shot(s) Laphroaig Quarter Cask single malt
1 Part freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Part sugar (gomme) syrup
1. Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
2. Fill a short glass with ice and pour in the mixed contents.
3. Squeeze both an orange and lime zest over the drink, rub the rim of the glass, twist and float on surface.

So chill the martini glasses, dig out the cocktail umbrellas and reach for the shaker, it's time to get the party started…



Click here to view the full Summer Cocktail Guide>>

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