What is better than lying on the
sand by the sea all day in the middle of summer? Doing it with a cool cocktail
in hand.. Instead of indulging on the usual cool cocktails we enjoy by the
beach or pool, why not expand your cocktail vocab and try these equally
refreshing cocktail treats this season?
1.) Pomelo-Mansi
Mojito: This Pinoy take on the Classic Lime Mojito is not only refreshing, but
also quite easy on the budget. Perfect for newbie cocktail makers; this just
might make it big in the country real soon. Here is how you make this gourgeous
Rum-tinged drink:
a. In
a cocktail shaker, muddle together six mint leaves and two pieces of calamansi.
b. Add
one and a half ounces of White Rum and some ice and shake until the drink is
well blended.
c. Pour
over a highball glass and top with Pomelo Soda.
2.) Watermelon
Margarita: Not many people have tried this tropical treat yet but one taste is enough
o convince any cocktail connoisseur to make this a staple at their bar. Here is
how you can make this refreshing cocktail:
a. Cut
up a ripe Watermelon and remove seeds.
b. Liquefy
the fruit in a blender and measure out sixteen ounces. Transfer this to ice
cube trays and freeze.
c. Once
the Watermelon juice is frozen, pop the cubes out into a blender and add the
juice of half a lime (or that of three pieces of Calamansi), six ounces of
Tequila, three ounces of Triple Sec, and a table spoon of Powdered Sugar.
d. Blend
until you get a smooth slush.
e. Transfer
to a Margarita glassed with sugar or salt on the rim and garnish with a
Watermelon wedge.
3.) Lychee
Martini: This opaque cocktail is starting to make waves in the city thanks to
more and more establishments finally realizing the potential of this nut fruit
for cocktails. This Asian take on the classic Martini is interesting and
refreshing especially when served ice-cold. The floral-citrus taste of the
lychee is best enjoyed with clean-tasting Vodka and some great company.
a. In
a cocktail shaker combine one and a half ounces of Lychee Liqueur, an ounce of
Vodka, and a dash of Lychee-flavoured Syrup (the syrup that comes with canned
Lychees) with some ice cubes until cool and well-mixed.
b. Pour
the mixture in a Martini glass and garnish with some canned Lychee fruit.
4.) Malibu
Bay Breeze: This cocktail is deceivingly simple. It looks like a regular juice
drink but packs the kick and edible interest that the Coconut Rum brings.
Create this easy cocktail to celebrate the season of the sun. here’s how:
a. Grab
a highball glass or any tall glass you have at home.
b. Fill
one-fourth of the glass with Cranberry Juice.
c. Pour
the same amount of Pineapple Juice to fill half of the glass.
d. Add
a shot of Coconut Rum.
e. Stir
and top with some ice.
f. Garnish
with a piece of Pineapple
5.) Mango
Bellini: This festive drink combines the Philippines’ favorite fruit with some
bubbly. This creates a cocktail that is both fizzy and velvety. Here is how to
make the Mango Bellini:
a. In
a champagne flute combine an ounce of chilled Mango Juice with two ounces of chilled
Champagne.
b. Garnish
with a slice of Mango
6.) Pina
Colada: The national cocktail of Puerto Rico—The Pina Colada just might be the
most popular Summer cocktail in the world. The taste of Pineapple and Coconut
definitely reminds us of lazy days by the beach and the more enjoyable summers
of our past. To remember all those wonderful seaside memories, make this
cocktail by following these simple steps:
a. In
a blender, combine two ounces each of Coconut Cream, Canned Pineapple Juice, White
Rum, and half a cup of crushed ice.
b. Pour
over a Pina Colada glass and garnish with a piece of cherry or slice of
Pineapple.
CUBA LIBRE: BASICALLY A RUM AND COKE, THIS SIMPLE COCKTAIL IS FAMILIAR TO EVERYONE'S PALATE. CALL IT THE "CUBA LIBRE" TO MAKE IT SOUND LIKE YOU KNOW MOR ETHAN YOU ACTUALLY DO ABOUT BAR-TENDING. 
