Happy humpday! With the weather so hot, we thought a few refreshing low alcohol cocktails might just do the trick and who better to share those recipes than spritzer king Charlie Ainsbury (from Sydney’s This Must Be The Place)? These drinks are tasty, thirst-quenching and best of all, help to just take the edge off at the end of the day without too much guilt. We know you’ll enjoy these…
GHOSTBOY
50ml Don Julio Blanco
25ml lime juice
20ml agave syrup (1 part agave: 1 part water)
Dash of salt solution
Sesame oil
Directions: Shake and strain. Serve in a Coupe. Sesame oil for garnish.
CALYPSO
45ml Zacapa 23
20ml fresh mango puree
25ml lime juice
20ml sugar syrup
5ml chamomile grappa
Directions: Shake and strain. Serve in a coupe. Garnish with grated nutmeg.
For the slightly more tech-savvy mum:
BELAFONTE
15ml Tanqueray No. 10
20ml fino sherry (preferably Tio Pepe)
20ml lemon juice
15ml sugar syrup (1:1)
75ml prosecco
Direction: Pour ingredients into a spritz or carbonated system like this. Serve in a wine glass and garnish with fresh basil.
