I’ve been meaning to try my hand at some cocktails for ages so when this set of mini cocktail syrups caught my eye a couple of weeks ago it seemed like the perfect opportunity. I’m starting off simple, so this is a really straightforward recipe that doesn’t require any fancy equipment.
Admittedly, today’s recipe is more of a summery one, and indeed I made and enjoyed it in the slightly warmer climate of Malta last week. Returning to the baltic weather of Scotland after a week of 30 degrees sunshine has been a bit of a shock to the system, to say the least! Having said that, there’s no reason fun drinks should be limited to summer and perhaps a boozy, fruity gin daisy cocktail will be just the ticket to brighten up cold winter evenings!
Oh, and if this is all a bit too summery for you, I’ve got a super seasonal recipe coming up on Saturday 😉
Ingredients
- Ice cubes
- 40ml gin
- 25ml grenadine
- 20ml orange juice
- 1/2 lemon
- 150ml soda water
Instructions
- Add the ice cubes, gin, grenadine and orange juice to a glass. Add the juice of 1/2 a lemon and top with soda water.
Oooh, yummy! I bought a cocktail starter set a few months ago (they’re only about a tenner – I’d definitely recommend picking one up if you enjoy making cocktails!) and have been loving making cocktails at home, it makes a nice change from the same old drinks all the time!
Ceri
Yeah I’m definitely going to get one – it was so nice to make something more interesting than my usual G&T!
Me and my mother in law really enjoyed this!! Super tasty and moreish. We’re on our third!