In the mood for a cheeky cocky-T? Of course you are.
We're making moves away from wintery red wines on the couch and towards day-drinking (responsibly) in the sun - and that's the perfect excuse to try out some stunning new cocktail recipes.
Along with our mates at Liquorland, we've rounded up some of the most delicious-sounding concoctions around, so next time you're in charge of serving up the drinks, you'll absolutely slay.
Did someone say Rosé Margarita? Um, yes. We did.
6 Trending Cocktail Recipes You Gotta Try
Bloody Mary
Okay, this one isn't so much 'trending' as it is 'timeless', but spooky season absolutely calls for a themed-drink. The best part about this one is, once Halloween's over, it's also known for its healing properties when it comes to a dusty morning after.
No shaker required, and you can adjust the measurements to your taste.
- Vodka
- Tomato juice
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Spices - (Worcestershire sauce, chilli sauce, horseradish are some classics)
- Celery stalk to garnish
Rosé Margarita
This liquid masterpiece takes two of the most iconic summer drinks of all time and combines them.
Click below to see how it's done:
You're gonna start with a classic marg recipe, like so:
- 45mls tequila
- 30mls lime juice
- 30mls cointreau
Then top your glass with rosé wine - sparkling or otherwise! You could rim it with a little pink himalayan salt and add a few strawbs for garnish - extra points if you cut them into hearts!
By The Beach
As good as a Kiwi summer can be, sometimes you really just want to be in a tropical paradise - and this cocktail will make you feel like you're lounging on a beachside cabana when you really might just be chilling in a Bunnings paddling pool in the backyard.
Click below to see how it's done:
- 60mls Dark Rum
- 40mls Coconut Milk
- 40mls Orange Juice
- 40mls Pineapple Juice
Shake and pour over ice before garnishing with fresh fruit.
Rosy Ice Lollies
Sometimes a really hot day calls for a drink and sometimes it calls for an iceblock - why not have both? These rosy ice lollies are the elite way get your pink wine in this summer.
This frozen spin on a summer cocktail is super simple - you just add sparkling Rosé, rose syrup and lemonade to ice block moulds, freeze 'em and get amongst!
SHOW ME a more instagrammable treat?
