Celebrate the Coronation with these delicious cocktails
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Celebrate the Coronation with these delicious cocktails
We can't wait for all the Coronation celebrations this year and we're excited by the extra bank holiday too! With the warm, sunny days expected, we are reaching for our favourite cocktail recipes that are fit for a Coronation party.
There will be loads of street parties, picnics and celebrations happening around the UK and we're making sure our home is well stocked with everything we need to make delicious party food and tasty summer cocktails.
We're talking our favourite spirits and wines, plenty of tonic and soda water, fresh citrus fruits, mint, basil and bitters for an added herbaceous garnish to drinks. Everything you might need on your bar cart to ensure you can whip up a cocktail depending on what you feel like.
We've compiled our favourite cocktail recipes that are worthy of being on your drinks menu over the Coronation weekend. There's some classic cocktails like pimms, aperol spritz, mojitos, iced tea and a martini, but also some exciting recipes like an addictive blackcurrant and thyme sour and a passiontini which once you've tried will immediately be added to your regular cocktail rotation.
If you're looking for more coronation content, we've compiled everything you need to know about the special occasion, plus all the party food recipes you need to be the host with the most. Also we've compiled a gallery based on what the King's favourite food and drinks are which is really interesting.
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Rosé Royale
This is our twist on a classic celebratory Kir Royal but we've swapped the Champagne for a sparkling rose instead for more berry notes and an even more intense colour.
Recipe: Rosé Royale
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White Port & Tonic
Mixing white Port with tonic water is such a delicious combination of flavours. If you've never tried it before, it has a lovely floral taste that works really well with Mediterranean tonic.
Recipe: White Port & Tonic
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Cosmopolitan
We love a Cosmo for its fruity, tangy and subtle sweetness and it couldn't be easier to make.
Recipe: Cosmopolitan
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Cherry Burst
Cherry puree is mixed with vodka, orange and tonic water for a really refreshing taste. If you can't find in-season cherries, use frozen ones.
Recipe: Cherry Burst
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Mojito
You can't go wrong with a Mojito and this classic Cuban recipe features white rum, lime juice, mint and simple syrup for a refreshing cocktail that transports you to the beach.
Recipe: Mojito
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Pimm's
If you're not sure how to make the perfectly balanced jug of Pimm's then try our fail-safe recipe today.
Recipe: The perfect jug of Pimm's
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Classic Caipirinha
A Caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil which traditionally includes using cachaça (a sugarcane spirit similar to rum), lime, agave syrup and plenty of ice. Refreshing and zingy.
Recipe: Classic Caipirinha
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Passiontini
Our Passiontini recipe combines fresh passionfruit, pomegranate juice, vodka and lime for a fruity concoction. Mix with plenty of ice.
Recipe: Passiontini
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Puck's Mischief
If you love a floral cocktail then this is the cocktail for you. It combines hibiscus flower syrup with lemon juice. Plus, it's topped up with sparkling wine for a bubbly finish.
Recipe: Puck's Mischief
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Blackcurrant & Thyme Sour
If you love a gin sour cocktail then you'll love this twist on a classic which uses blackcurrant liqueur and a thyme-flavoured simple syrup for a fresh and fruity flavour.
Recipe: Blackcurrant & Thyme Gin Sour
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Apple & Elderflower Fizz
Elderflower cocktails in the summertime are one of our favourite flavour profiles. This recipe uses apple juice, elderflower liqueur and sparkling wine for an irresistible flavour.
Recipe: Apple & Elderflower Fizz
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Berry Blush
Our berry blush recipe is a mixture of any berry flavoured liqueurs, vodka and it's topped up with lemonade or tonic water. It's super versatile so sub in with whichever ingredients you might have at home already.
Recipe: Berry Blush Cocktail
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White Wine Sangria
Not only does this white wine sangria taste amazing, but you can pre-batch it and make it in advance and there's no fiddly small measuring needed!
Recipe: White Wine Sangria
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Aperol Spritz
A classic Aperol spritz is a must-have for a sunny bank holiday weekend. This bitter orange spritz is one of our go-to drinks.
Recipe: Aperol Spritz
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Margarita
Our classic margarita is perfectly tangy and super refreshing too. Don't skimp on the salt rim though - it adds balance to the taste.
Recipe: Margarita
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Martini
A classic martini is enjoyed in so many different ways, but however you like yours, we've compiled all the top tips you need to make sure you make your best one yet.
Recipe: Martini
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Whisky Refresher
As the name suggests, this cocktail is incredibly refreshing to drink in the summertime. Whisky is paired with lemonade and mint for a fun highball cocktail.
Recipe: Whisky Refresher
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