Top tips for the perfect summer cocktail!

With this blast of Summer sunshine we are experiencing there really is no better way to cool down than with a refreshing cocktail. Here is a few top tips for you to create the perfect cocktail at home…

1. Pop your glasses in the freezer, not only will it create a cool frosted effect that any professional mixologist would be proud of, it will also make your cocktail extra refreshing by keeping your drink cooler for longer.
2. Treat yourself to a cocktail strainer to avoid any lumps of ice, pips or herbs. Result = a silky smooth cocktail to go down a treat!
3. Add a fabulous garnish – well placed slice of lime or fresh herb really dresses up a cocktail.

Our cocktail of choice this week is the Wimbledon Martini (available in our Verandah Bar until 14^th July). If you aren’t lucky enough to be visiting us this week then here’s the recipe for you to ‘serve’ one up at home in the sun.

Ingredients

– 3 cubes of Ice

– 25ml White rum

– 50ml Cream

– 35ml Strawberry Liqueur

– 2 crushed Strawberries

– 1 fresh Raspberry to garnish

Simply pop all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake til your heart’s content. Pour through a cocktail strainer and finish with a juicy raspberry…finally pop your feet up and relax.

If you’re at the Hall this week and get the chance to enjoy this fruity cocktail, then why not snap a picture of yourself with your cocktail and enter our Summer Bucket List competition. For more details on how to enter, click here.