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These bright, bold, and beautiful cocktails below will give you inspiration to get through your work day and into the weekend. So open up your drinks cabinet, add a splash of colour and a plunge right into one of these decadent drinks.
1. Watermelon vodkatini
Summer is the perfect time to indulge in watermelon everything, especially martinis.
2. Kiwifruit vesper
This kiwi inspired cocktail is for wine lovers who love to mix it up.
3. Mai Tai
Nothing says, ‘I’m on holiday,’ like this sweet treat.
4. Fruity sangria
Apples, strawberries, citrus, and all the pretty fruits will whisk you away to Spain (if you squint your eyes).
5. No. 3 Negroni
On of our Food24 Editor’s faves, Negronis are timeless.
6. French 75
Feeling fancy? Champagne it is!
7. Classic Manhattan
Sexy and sophisticated, here’s a Manhattan to celebrate this week’s acheivements.
8. Pineapple lolly spritzer
A pineapple lolly to make you jolly! This spritzer can be shared with non-drinkers by replacing sparkling wine with a sparkling grape juice.
9. Fruit soaked brandy
For sugar lovers who want to add booze to their desserts, maybe a milkshake perhaps?
10. The real strawberry daiquiri
Not your average blended daiquiri, this recipe calls for floral rose flavours.
11. Tom Collins
Sweeten up your Gin and Tonic with this iconic recipe.
12. Pineapple mojito
It’s pineapple party time, because nothing sneaks up on you like a mojito.
13. Granadilla fizz
Gorgeous granadilla at it again.
14. Freezing Bloody Mary shots
Savoury and salty with a frozen twist.
15. Strawberry and limoncello mojito
A rum inspired fresh and zesty alcoholic ‘lemonade’.
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