A great cottage cocktail should be refreshing, flavourful and easy to prepare. These three cocktail recipes definitely fit the bill.
Honey Ginger Mojito
Place 2 slices of orange in a rocks glass; muddle. Fill with ice and then add 1 fl oz Mount Gay Black Barrel Rum and 1/2 fl oz honey. Top with ginger beer.
Vodka Pomegranate Punch
Combine 1 cup vodka, 1 cup pomegranate juice and 3 cups cranberry cocktail in a punch bowl. When ready to serve, top with ice, ginger ale, a handful of fresh cranberries, lemon slices and apple slices.
Negroni
Place 1/2 fl oz gin, 1/2 fl oz Campari and 1/2 fl oz vermouth in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake or stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of orange.
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