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MICHELLE SLATER
It’s Easter which means beach
season is upon us. This is the
perfect opportunity to rustle
up some cheeky cocktails
or better yet, request your
bartender to make one of
these as you soak up the sun!
Pina Colada
HIT THE
BEACH
Strawberry Rosé Sangria Pitcher
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced lengthwise
2 limes, thinly sliced
1- 750 ml bottle rosé wine
1/2 cup white rum
4 cups lemon-lime soda
Additional strawberries and lime slices
Directions
This is a light, refreshing take on the classic
sangria recipe. Add
sliced limes and
strawberries to a large
pitcher. Pour the wine
and rum over the top,
cover tightly and place
in the refrigerator for
at least 4 hours. Remove from refrigerator
and add the lemon
lime soda. Add ice and a few pieces
of the fruit to your glass and pour
sangria over the mix to serve.
Ingredients
6-7 chunks of pineapple
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon coconut cream
50ml Rum
50ml fresh pineapple juice
A pineapple triangle to garnish
Directions
This cocktail has tropical written all
over it! Simply place all your ingredients into a blender (apart from the
garnish!) and blend until you have
a smooth consistency. Pour into a
chilled (or even better, frozen) glass,
then add your garnish and serve.
Bahama Mama
Ingredients
15ml Coconut Rum
15ml Banana Liqueur
25ml Spiced Rum
45ml Orange Juice
70ml Pineapple Juice
2-4 dashes Grenadine
¼ cup crushed ice
Directions
This fruity cocktail looks
just as good as it tastes.
Simply combine all the
ingredients and shake
well in a cocktail shaker.
Serve in a tall glass and
garnish with Orange/
Lemon wedge and a
sprig of mint.
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