Frozen lychee martini

You had us at lychee. This recipe blends the sweetness of this aromatic, floral fruit with the richness of coconut cream and a splash of vodka. Add a generous heaping of ice for that on-a-beach-somewhere-in-Hawaii feeling.  

FYI, the “simple syrup” used in this recipe and others throughout is made by dissolving sugar in water. 

@bevsbybeverly 

Smoked mezcalrita

This one’s for all the show ponies out there. The rosemary smoke trick will impress your friends and make you look like a legit mixologist. Plus, it smells and tastes delicious. Smoky mezcal and a fresh hit of lime juice complete this savoury treat.  

@drinkswithchar 

Spicy watermelon margarita

TGFM (thank God for margs). This tasty twist on the classic cocktail is easy to assemble and even easier to drink. Make your own spice mix for the rim by blending chilli powder, paprika and salt. If you can’t get your hands on spicy margarita syrup, you can make that too: just heat fresh jalapenos with sugar and water until the mixture thickens.   

@___pilar 

Raspberry gin sour

Did you know that the juice from a can of chickpeas can be used to create your favourite foamy cocktails? Crazy, we know. It’s called aquafaba and mimics the texture of egg whites. If you’re looking for a way to test out this substitute, we recommend this mouth-watering raspberry-infused gin sour. 

You’ll need to prep the gin early by adding it to a sterilised jar with raspberries and sugar and waiting 2–3 days for the magic to happen. If you’re short on time, throw in some freshly muddled raspberries instead.  

@onedrinkaday 

Ginger mojito

Why did we ever stop eating candied ginger? The sweet treat that grandma always had in her cupboard gets a revival in this ultra-refreshing mojito. It’s made using ginger juice, which can be extracted by grating and pressing fresh ginger to add a spicy warmth to our go-to summer drink.   

Hot tip for those outside the US: club soda is a type of mineral water.   

@bevsbybeverly 

Avocado magarita

Honestly, what can’t avocados do? This filling alcoholic avo smoothie is an appetiser in and of itself. Coriander, lime and jalapenos dial up the flavour and blur the line between cocktail and guacamole even further. It might seem like a weird thing to drink, but we promise it goes down an absolute treat.   

@join_jules 

Upgraded gin and tonic 

Three words: floral ice cubes. These little babies will revolutionise your cocktail game. Make them by placing edible flowers or herbs (such as rosemary and mint) in ice trays and popping them in the freezer. This fancy G & T also uses Italicus – an Italian liquor made from citrus and flowers – and rosemary syrup which you can brew up on the stove by boiling rosemary, sugar and water.   

@drinksbyevie 

Cloudtini

This virgin cocktail will ensure all the designated drivers aren’t left wanting. Described as a “cloud in a glass”, it harnesses the airy properties of aquafaba to create its creamy, cloud-like texture. Lychee syrup, coconut milk and lemon juice also star in this yummy beverage which makes a great dessert replacement or non-alcoholic nightcap.  

@discocubes