IN THE MIX
IT’S HAPPY HOUR AGAIN,SAYS MARION MCMULLEN AS THE COCKTAIL CRAZE CONTINUES
JACK DANIEL’S APPLE AND TONIC
RRP, £1.80, Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s stores
It’ smooth sippin’ with Jack Daniel’s whiskey married with a crisp green apple liqueur made from Red Delicious, Mcintosh and Granny Smith apples blended with premium tonic water.
KOCKTAIL
from £29, kocktail.co.uk
Join the club with cocktails delivered to your door. The bar-quality cocktails come with garnishes and recipe cards, or opt for the new 50cl bottles of Espresso Martini of Cherry Cola Old Fashioned, £25 each.
TARQUIN’S YUZU AND LIME GIN £36, tarquinsgin.com
New Japanese-inspired gin that is ideal for creating your own cocktails like a Yuzu Collins. Only available during the summer, it is made in small batches in flamefired copper pot stills and offers yuzu zest and fresh lime for a vibrant spirit.
TEQUILA LOVER COCKTAIL COLLECTION £16, worldofzing.com
World Of Zing serves up cocktails to suit every taste, from Rhubarb Cosmo to Salted Caramel Espresso Martinis. The Tequila Lover Cocktail Collection includes four margarita specials – Persian Lime & Nori, Passionfruit, Lemondrop Chilli and Smoked Hibiscus.
BATCH & BOTTLE FROM WILLIAM GRANT & SONS
RRP £26 from Amazon, Harrods, Master of Malt and Waitrose
What’s your tipple? This new launch from William Grant & Sons includes Hendrick’s Gin Martini, Glenfiddich Scotch Manhattan, Monkey Shoulder Lazy Old Fashioned and Reyka Vodka Rhubarb Cosmopolitan.
WILD AUSTRALIANO £10.25, The Whisky Exchange
Stay cool with the Australian quaffing vermouths’ twist on the classic Americano which results in a freshtasting, vermouth-forward cocktail.
MANCHESTER DRINKS COMPANY CUCUMBER & LIME GIN LIQUEUR £8, Home Bargains
Toast the last days of summer with this limited-edition special. Can be enjoyed neat over ice or mix generously with tonic and garnish with cucumber slices and a wedge of lime for added zing. £20.95, Brewdog.com Open up a pouch and enjoy the perfect pre-mixed cocktail. The four offerings include Paw Star Martini, Wild Wolf Sour, Lively White Martini and Bold Negroni.