The last few days in London have been uncharacteristically hot, and no doubt the rest of the world that actually have normal summers are enjoying the sun's heat.
However, if you tend to wither like a flower in heat. you're no doubt in need of a refreshing beverage. One of my favourite drinks to enjoy when it's hot (or when I'm in Paris) is Orangina. A fizzy, fruity drink that's light and sweet without being sickly, Orangina always hits the spot.
Although when it's hot outside you definitely want to stay hydrated, you always want to kick back in the sunshine with a group of friend while enjoying a tipple or two, non? Thankfully, Orangina have created a number of tasty cocktails using Orangina that will surely make your summer afternoons all that much better.
Orangina Cocktails
1) Gina's Punch
Ingredients
60ml white rum
60ml pineapple juice
1/2 lime squeezed
30ml grenadine
Top up Orangina
Fresh lime wedge to garnish
Method
Squeeze 1/2 fresh lime into a cocktail tin and add 60ml of pineapple juice, 6cl of white rum, and 30ml of grenadine to your cocktail tin
Fill the tin with large scoop of cubed ice and shake well
Pour into a cocktail glass and top up with Orangina
Garnish with a fresh lime wedge
2) Strawbina
Ingredients
60ml white rum
30ml Orangina
15ml strawberry puree
Half a strawberry to garnish
Method
Add 30ml of Orangina, 15ml of strawberry puree and 60ml of white rum to your cocktail tin
Fill up with a large scoop of cubed ice and shake
Pour into your Collins glass and top up with more Orangina if needed
Garnish with slice of half a fresh strawberry.
3) Orangita
Ingredients
60ml tequila
150ml lime juice
150ml Agave syrup
Hand-full of coriander chopped
Small 1cm piece of chili
Top up with Orangina
Basil leaf to garnish
Method
Squeeze 1 lime wedge into a cocktail tin and add 150ml of agave syrup, a handful of chopped coriander and a small piece of chilli
Top up with 60ml of Tequila and then add one large scoop of ice
Shake vigorously until your tin is freezing, strain over a freshly prepared ice-filled glass and top up with Orangina and garnish with a basil leaf.
Enjoy!