There's nothing we like more at Muddled Vintage than cooling down at the end of a hot day with an ice-cold cocktail. There are some wonderfully inventive summer drinks out there but we usually find ourselves sipping a classic. Here are some of our favourites.
Negroni
A summer classic perfect for the passeggiata whether you're in Pisa or Penzance.
30ml gin
30ml Campari
30ml red vermouth
Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass. Serve with an orange wheel or twist. We also like to add a squeeze of orange to ours.
Americano
If you find the bitterness of the negroni off-putting then why not try its longer, more refreshing precursor, the americano?
30ml Campari
30ml red vermouth
Soda or sparkling water
Fill a glass high ball glass with ice, add the Campari and vermouth, top up with soda water and garnish with an orange wheel or twist.
Elderflower Martini
A dash of elderflower liqueur gives the classic martini a summer twist.
60ml vodka or gin
15ml dry vermouth
15ml elderflower liqueur
Stir with ice, strain into a chilled coupe and serve garnished with lemon or mint.
NB This can be a bit sweet for some tastes so reduce the amount elderflower liqueur accordingly.
Margarita
Sharp and refreshing, the Margarita is a Muddled Vintage favourite.
50ml tequila
25ml Cointreau
25ml freshly squeezed lime juice
Shake the ingredients and strain into a margarita glass or on the rocks. We love ours with a salt rim. You can add chilli flakes for an extra kick.
Porto Tonico
This is Portugal’s answer to the G&T. It’s incredibly easy to make and is utterly refreshing on a hot day.
45ml white port
90ml tonic
Pour the ingredients into a high ball glass filled with ice. Garnish with an orange wheel and/or a sprig of rosemary.
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