Cocktail connoisseurs are set for a treat from budget retailer Aldi to celebrate a special milestone. It is World Cocktail Day today (May 13) and the store has curated a selection of delicious new recipes to celebrate.
With warm summer days approaching, shoppers can create refreshing cocktails which include popular favourite tipples as well as the brand-new additions featuring the chain's Infusionist Watermelon & Lime Gin Liqueur (£10.99, 50cl) and Infusionist Blossom Gin Liqueur (£10.99, 50cl).
Fan favourites Haysmith's Mango & Passionfruit Gin (£14.99, 70cl), Saint Gérmont Raspberry Vodka (£14.99, 70cl) and Specially Selected Valdobbiadene Prosecco (£7.99, 75cl) are also making a return to help budding mixologists.
Latest recipes from Aldi start from just £1.26 a serve, there’s no need to compromise quality over price.
Cherry Blossom Bloom (£2.13 per serving)
This boasts delicate floral flavours of cherry blossom that pair perfectly with fruity notes of apple, cranberry and lime.
Ingredients:
- 50ml Infusionist Cherry Blossom Gin Liqueur
- 25ml cranberry juice
- 25ml apple juice
- 75ml Specially Selected Valdobbiadene Prosecco
- Squeeze of fresh Lime
- Orange peel for garnish
Method:
Set the prosecco aside and shake the other ingredients with ice. Strain into a glass, top with prosecco and garnish with an orange peel twist
Watermelon Martini (£2.93 per serving)
Sweet watermelon flavours that meet sharp notes of lime and raspberry for a perfectly balanced taste, ideal for spring sipping.
Ingredients:
- 100ml Infusionist Watermelon & Lime Gin Liqueur
- 130g fresh raspberries – keep a few to garnish
- Juice of 1 fresh Lime
- 2 lime wedges to decorate
Method:
Crush the raspberries and put all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, shake vigorously and strain into two glasses with raspberries to garnish.
Tropical Spritz (£1.85 per serving)
The perfect match for those who like a tropical and exotic cocktail, with sweet blends of mango and passionfruit flavours followed by zesty citrus hits.
Ingredients:
- 35ml Haysmith's Mango & Passionfruit Flavour Gin
- 100ml Specially Selected Valdobbiadene Prosecco
- 15ml lemon juice
- 10ml sugar syrup
Method:
Shake gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup into an ice filled shaker. Strain liquid into a glass and top with prosecco. Garnish with a lemon twist
Raspberry Kiss Cosmo (£3.14 per serving)
This delicious tipple is packed with tart flavours of raspberry and cranberry with hints of zesty lime.
Ingredients
- 60ml Saint Gérmont Raspberry Vodka
- 40ml cranberry juice
- 130g fresh raspberries – keep a few to garnish
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- 2 lime wedges to decorate
- 4 fresh basil leaves - keep a couple aside to garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
Put the vodka, cranberry juice and raspberries into a shaker and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into two glasses and garnish with the remaining raspberries, lime slices and basil. For a longer drink, pour into tumblers, add some ice cubes and top up with sparkling elderflower water.
Aldi’s full spirit and sparkling range is available to buy in stores now.
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