Cocktails call for gorgeous glassware - and that's where Luigi Bormioli comes in!
I was recently #gifted some beautiful cocktail glasses from these guys from their Bach range. I got Gin & Hi-Ball glasses, and of course I just had to make some dangerously delicious cocktails to match.
Recipes and methods below!
Old Cuban Fizzball
This is my take on a rum highball recipe - of course, I added prosecco!
What you're gonna need
ice
fresh mint
50mL dark rum (I used a spiced rum for extra kick)
30mL fresh lime juice
30mL maple syrup (you can also use a simple sugar syrup if you like)
prosecco (I used the delicious Tread Softly prosecco)
cocktail shaker & strainer
Method
pop ice, a handful of mint leaves, rum, lime juice & maple syrup into your shaker and shake vigorously
add some more ice to your Bach Hi-Ball glass, then using a strainer, pour in your mix so that glass is about half full
top with prosecco, add garnish (I used a sprig of mint)
stir, sip & enjoy!
Hot tip: For extra pizazz, pop some mint in ice cubes and freeze overnight. Put these in your glass before pouring in your cocktail - so pretty!
Limonberry Spritz
This recipe is my own creation, and it comes in two parts because I also made my own limoncello. If you don't wait to wait 2 weeks (which is totally fair - I'm not a patient person so I know the struggle!) you can use store-bought limoncello.
Part 1 - limoncello
Traditionally limoncello would be made with 100 proof alcohol like in Italy, but here that's restricted unless you have a prescription from a pharmacy (or you know someone who makes bathtub spirits!). So failing that, vodka is a fabulous substitute.
What you're gonna need
700mL or 750mL vodka (I used one with 40% abv, but any vodka will do)
8 unwaxed lemons
500g caster sugar
525mL boiling water
Method
cut the zest from all the lemons, trying not to get too much pith (white bit)
pop the zest in a large, clean jar/bottle/container and pour over the vodka
put the lid on tightly and leave for a week, giving the container a shake every day
after a week, pop the sugar & water into a saucepan and heat until all the sugar is dissolved and liquid is clear and silky
take off the heat and let it cool down to room temperature, then add it to your container with the vodka & lemon zest
leave for another week, and continue to give it a shake every day
after this second week, it's almost ready!
strain your limoncello into bottles/jars then test your patience even more by popping it into the freezer to chill right down
sip & enjoy on its own, or add to a delicious cocktail like my one below!
Part 2 - cocktail
What you're gonna need
ice
50mL limoncello
50mL pink gin (or any gin - but I think the berry flavours in most pink gins is a gorgeous match with this recipe)
100mL soda
prosecco
raspberry liqueur
fresh raspberries
dried citrus for garnish
Method
pop a handful of ice cubes into your Bach Gin glass
pour over the limoncello
pour in the gin
top with the soda
fill the glass with prosecco
add a splash of raspberry liqueur over the top and watch it seep down
garnish with dried lemon slices
stir, sip & enjoy!
Hot tip: For extra pizazz, pop some fresh raspberries in ice cubes and freeze overnight. Put these in your glass before pouring in your cocktail ingredients - so pretty!
I hope you are inspired to make these cocktails for yourself. I know that cocktails at home can seem daunting sometimes, but I reckon these recipes are pretty simple, and best of all they're delicious.
Which one would you choose? Let me know below, or head to my Instagram and leave me a comment. You'll also be able to see a cool reel I made showing you the full method of both cocktails. Vid below!
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