Cool cocktails for the hot summer
The summer heat is right around the corner and the drinks will be flowing, regardless of the occasion. Sure, a cold beer usually suffices, and, of course, your regular rum and coke isn’t half-bad, but how about some refreshing cocktails that are simple to make and affords you the opportunity to show off your bartending skills? Gossett Brown, bar supervisor at RockHouse Hotel, was recognised as the 2018 Bartender of the Year, and he had no problem sharing a few summery cocktail recipes with us. We did the hard work, and now all your crew has to do is choose the resident bartender and have some fun.
Gin Spritz
1oz tanqueray gin
1/2oz Homemade rum liqueur
1/4oz freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
Mix together, pour, and top with Wycliff Brut California Champagne.
Xamayca
11/2 oz Tequila Blanco
1/2oz ginger wine
1oz sorrel Juice
1/2oz lime Juice
Directions
Pour all ingredients into a tall jar and stir to combine.
Garnish with hibiscus flower petal.
Sunset Spritz
1oz Campari
1/2oz Homemade rum liqueur
2slices orange
Directions
Add orange slices to a Cabernet wine glass and lightly muddle.
Add ice and other ingredients and stir. Garnish with orange slice.
Top with Wycliff Brut California Champagne.
Wata-Melon
11/2oz Skyy Vodka
2oz watermelon-basil juice
1/2oz simple syrup
1/4oz lime juice
Directions
Freeze watermelon-basil juice into ice cubes.
Add watermelon-basil ice into shaker, pour the other ingredients and shake vigorously.
Serve up in martini glass
Garnish with slapped basil leaf.