Expand your cocktail-making repertoire with some very impressive, but very simple, drinks. These classic cocktail recipes with a twist include a fruity take on the much-loved mojito, while the ever-popular espresso martini is elevated by an Irish liqueur and vanilla vodka.
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Passoã Fruit Mojito
A delicious twist on the classic mojito, this features zingy passion fruit flavours courtesy of a dash of Passoã.
Ingredients
- 50ml Bacardí Carta Blanca
- 15ml Passoã
- 15ml Monin Sugar Cane Syrup
- Fresh lime juice
- Schweppes Soda, to top up
- Mint leaves and ½ a passion fruit, to garnish
Method
Fill a tall glass with crushed ice. Mix the Bacardí, Passoã, sugar cane syrup and a splash of fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Pour into the glass and top up with soda water. Garnish with mint leaves and half a passion fruit.
Irish Espresso 'Tini
You need just three ingredients to make this gorgeously creamy cocktail. Our top tip? Use high quality ingredients for the best results.
Ingredients
- 30ml Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur
- 30ml Absolut Vanilla
- 30ml espresso coffee (cold)
- Coffee beans, to garnish
Method
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add all the ingredients and shake well. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with three coffee beans, if desired.
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