From a simple iced coffee to power you through the afternoon to garden-party floral spritzes, these are my five favourite summer sips to make at home – guaranteed to keep things cool, while saving you a small fortune.
Make the coffee using your preferred method – I like to use a basic stove-top moka pot but if you’re using an espresso machine, pour a double shot (assuming 40ml as a standard single) and for a pod machine, you’ll need to dispense two pods so the coffee is strong enough to cut through the milk. Make sure to sweeten the coffee while it’s hot so the sugar dissolves easily otherwise, choose one of the many flavoured coffee syrups available or make your own (see bartender’s tip, below).
Making an iced latte at home is much cheaper than bought in a cafe (Photo: Catherine Falls/Getty)Ingredients:
2 tsp caster sugar or sugar syrup
Method: Fill a tall glass to the brim with ice – any type of ice is fine but large cubes are recommended as they melt more slowly minimising the dilution.
If you fancy a frappe, place the ingredients in a blender goblet and whizz to a slush before pouring into the glass.
Watermelon fuego
Alternatively, thread a thin slice of watermelon onto a cocktail stick and balance on the rim or add a slice of fresh or frozen lime. I’m also a fan of the zesty dehydrated citrus slices from Mixologist’s Garden, which will add a touch of magic to a straight-up vodka and soda or gin and tonic, too. Serve in a wide-bowled, stemmed glass such as a margarita coupe or gin goblet.
A frozen watermelon margarita is refreshing (Photo: a_namenko/Getty)Ingredients:
200g watermelon, cut into small cubes 1 lime 1 tsp Tajin or a mix of fine sea salt and chilli powder ½ fresh red chilli, sliced 50ml tequila 25ml orange liqueur such as triple sec or Cointreau square HEALTH Ask a doctor: why is my eye twitching?
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Cut a small wedge from the lime and squeeze the rest of the juice into a blender goblet.
Add the frozen watermelon to the blender along with the chilli, tequila and orange liqueur. Whizz until slushy, then pour into the prepared glass. Garnish and serve.
An elderflower spritz is the perfect pre-dinner sundowner (Photo: Elena Rui/Getty)
Serves 1
Fresh mint sprig
150ml prosecco
Method: Place the mint in the palm of your hand and clap it together a few times to lightly bruise the leaves. Place in an ice-filled glass.
Strawberry G&T
While you may argue that a classic gin and tonic needs no improvement, it does lend itself brilliantly to a summer twist. This version, made with a puree of sweet and juicy fresh strawberries, is a delicious way to raise the bar just that bit higher.
Add strawberries to a gin and tonic for a summer twist (Photo: nonmim/iStockphoto/Getty)
Serves 2
150g strawberries
80ml gin
300ml tonic water
Divide the strawberry syrup and gin between two large glasses. Stack the glasses with ice, slipping the cucumber and strawberry slices between the cubes. Top up with the tonic.
Iced Chai
Stick to whole spices and avoid using ground which will give the chai a powdery texture. Delicious with all types of milk, including plant-based or simply add cool water, if you prefer black.
Iced chai can be made in batches and kept in the fridge for up to 24 hours (Photo: Mariha-kitchen/Getty Images/iStockphoto)Ingredients:
4 cardamom pods, cracked
2 cloves
200ml milk of choice
Method: Place the ginger, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes so the spices infuse and release their flavours.
Fill two glasses with ice and pour in the tea. Top up with milk or water and sweeten to taste.
Bartender’s tip:
For recipes that call for a simple sugar syrup, don’t bother wasting cash on a shop-bought bottle: it’s easy to make your own as and when you need it – just stir together equal quantities of sugar and warm water, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then leave to cool.
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