With the coronation right around the corner, we've put together 5 classic cocktail recipes that can be made quickly and easily in bulk to serve you and all of your guests throughout the day.
1) Summer Punch – Serves 8-10
A classic refreshing cocktail. To make, simply grab a large bowl, fill with ice, add the lemon juice and sugar and once the sugar is dissolved, add everything else in.
- 125ml lemon juice
- 50g caster sugar
- 250ml elderflower liqueur
- 250ml vodka
- 500ml apple juice (Bradley is best if you like it sharp)
- 125ml sparkling water
- ice
- fresh summer herbs like lemon verbena, mint and basil (optional)
- lemon slices (optional)
- Simple Sangria – Serves 6
2) Simple Sangria - Serves 6
Chop fruit into a large bowl and sprinkle sugar and cinnamon in. Add in the drinks and leave in fridge overnight before serving.
- 2 chopped oranges
- 2 chopped pears
- 1 chopped lemon, 1 juiced lemon
- 200g red berries of your choice
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ice
- 750ml bottle light red wine
- 100ml Spanish brandy
- 300ml sparkling water
- Perfect Pimms – Serves 3-4
3) Perfect Pimms - Serves 3-4
A must have at your Coronation party. Simply fill your jug or pitcher with ice and pour over your pimms and lemonade. Optionally add mint, lemon, fruit or cucumber to complete.
- 200ml Pimm's No. 1
- 600ml lemonade
- mint sprigs, sliced cucumber, sliced orange and strawberries, to serve
- Ice
4) Pink Gin Cocktail - Serves 6
Grab your pitcher, pour in your ice and mix in the pink gin and lemonade. Top with your prosecco and stir gently.
- 300ml Premium Pink Gin
- 900ml Lemonade
- 150ml Prosecco
- 12 Fresh strawberries
- Ice
5) Elderflower & Apple Gin Cocktail - Serves 8
Mix gin with cordial into jug/pitcher with ice when ready to serve and divide amongst 8 glasses. Top glass up with apple juice, apple slices and finally ice.
- 250ml gin
- 200ml elderflower cordial
- 1l apple juice
- apple slices and ice, to serve
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