"Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, that's life". Was the band The Verve singing these words after being served a ho-hum cocktail? Really, they should have been throwing a lip over this refreshingly tart, fruity gem. Zesty grapefruit, fresh strawberries, bubbly soda water and a splash of bitters make this cheeky bev a must-try. A little sweet, a little sour and a whole lot of sass, pour this bittersweet little symphony into your highballs this weekend.
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5 dashes of Angostura Bitters
100ml Grapefruit juice
Soda water
4 Strawberries muddled
Garnish: fresh strawberries
1
Muddle strawberries in a highball glass. Add grapefruit juice and stir well.
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Add ice, stir again then top with soda water and bitters.
It’s that time of the year again. Everyone’s IG Stories start with the plane wing… then they’re in an idyllic beachside town… there’s pasta and wine etc etc. Meanwhile, we’re over here with bank accounts literally CRYING. But that’s ok, there’s always next hyear. In the meantime, here’s a little Euro-themed bevvie that’ll transport you there (spiritually).
Meet Bob Roy, the sought-after guest at your next gathering. The OG Rob Roy was named for Scottish folk hero Rob Roy MacGregor, a Robin Hood-like character from the 18th Century. A marvellous meld of scotch whisky, vermouth, and bitters and quite similar to the beloved Manhattan (with a scotch in place of bourbon or rye), our Bob Roy is indeed the hero our taste buds deserve. We raise this dram to you Bobby boy.
The Boulevardier cocktail is a variation of the classic – and delicious – Negroni. Loosely translated, a boulevardier is a man-about-town, but you can make this treasure from the comfort of your home! The perfect meld of bitter, boozy and sweet, this rich and warming gem is a must try.
Tangy and fruity with a hint of spice, the Gin and Sherry Cobbler Cocktail is perfect for frosty winter evenings spent bantering away with your besties. Named after a pie, making this cocktail is as easy as, you've guessed it, pie! Fino Sherry, lemon, orange, and gin are all shaken up and topped off with rosemary and spicy cinnamon. And there you have it – citrus, sugar, spice and everything nice.
If you are still yet to explore the botanic beauty of the Floradora, this is the perfect recipe to fauna over (get it?). The gin-based cocktail has been around since the 1900s, impressing patrons of bars and restaurants with its floral charms. Blooming with sweet raspberries, spicy ginger and zingy lime, the Floradora is delightfully tangy, semi-sweet and aromatic. Bonus: these strawberry flower ice cubes are guaranteed to impress your guests.
Fun, flirty and fruity, The Malibu Barb is a contemporary riff on a Malibu sunset. A deliciously layered tropical drink with the brilliant colours of golden hour, this citrusy cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, zesty and tangy. With lashings of Malibu, lime, grenadine, dark rumand pineapple juice the Malibu Barb is a beachy-keen California dream.
