Summer is all about catching up with friends over a drink. The longer days call for longer happy hours and those sunny weekends are perfect for outdoor brunch cocktails.
While we love getting out and about in the warmer months, we also love hosting people – whether it’s for a date night at home or an impromptu meal with friends. Bonus points if you have access to a rooftop for the ultimate summer night at home. This summer, up your hosting game with these cocktails from Ketel One – guaranteed to impress your friends on your next night in!
Passionfruit Martini
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Ketel One vodka
1.5 passionfruit
0.5 oz passionfruit syrup
Champagne to top
Method:
Cut the passionfruit in half and scoop out flesh into the shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients and ice and shake well. Fine strain into a chilled couple glass. Garnish with half a passionfruit and champagne on the side.
Cosmopolitan
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Ketel One vodka
0.6 oz orange liquor
Splash of cranberry juice
Squeeze of lime
Lemon twist for garnish
Method:
In a shaker, combine all liquids with ice. Shake until well blended and chilled.
Strain into chilled martini glass and garnish with a lemon twist before serving.
Lemon Drop Martini
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Ketel One vodka (or Ketel One Citroen)
0.6 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
0.8 oz simple syrup (or raw honey syrup)
Lemon twist for garnish
Method:
Combine all ingredients with ice cubes in a shaker. Shake well.
Strain into a couple glass and garnish with a lemon twist before serving.
Tee Time
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Ketel One vodka
3.0 oz plain lemonade
3.0 oz iced tea
Ice cubes
Lemon wedge
Method:
Add ice cubes to a tall glass and pour the tea, lemonade and vodka over ice.
Before serving, stir to combine and finish with a wedge of lemon.
South Beach Spritz
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1.0 oz Ketel One vodka
0.5 oz Lillet Blanc
0.5 Oz elderflower liqueur
2.0 oz champagne
Lemon and fresh mint for garnish
Method:
Add elderflower liqueur, Lillet Blanc, vodka and ice to a wine glass. Top with champagne.
Peel a strip of the lemon zest and express over the cocktail before dropping in to garnish. Add fresh mint for garnish.
Please drink responsibly, 21+ only. Do not forward to anyone under the legal drinking age.