At the time of writing, every Millennial around the world is currently living their absolute best life revelling in the height of 90s nostalgia. In case you missed it, a small cultural phenomenon in the form of the Barbie movie has landed across screens this summer, and subsequently everywhere you turn, the town’s been painted pink.
From official partnerships with the likes of Propercorn, OPI nail polish, and ASOS to turning the London Eye pink, it’s hard to escape the sea of fuchsia that’s filling up our feeds. And drinks are no exception. Think pink lemonade, beetroot powder, raspberry gin or Tequila Rose - pink’s a colour that’s no stranger to the world of kitsch cocktails.
We just couldn’t resist jumping on the bandwagon with this one, so here are a few of our favourite ways to drink it pink below:
You can’t go wrong with…a classic Cosmopolitan
Classic Cosmo
Ingredients:
30ml Vodka
30ml Cranberry juice
30ml Fresh lime juice
30ml Cointreau
Method
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice, then shake vigorously.
Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a slice of lime.
You’ll be right on trend with… a Flora Dora
Penrhos Flora Dora
Ingredients:
50ml Penrhos Wonky Raspberry
1 x Lime
25ml Penrhos Blueberry Liqueur (or alternative fruity liqueur)
Ginger Ale
Raspberries
Method:
Muddle 5 raspberries in a highball glass. Add 25ml freshly squeezed lime and 50ml Penrhos Wonky Raspberry.
Add 25ml Penrhos Blueberry Liqueur and top with ginger ale.
Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Tip: freeze any leftover raspberries for future cocktails at home.
You can indulge in true 90s nostalgia…with a Strawberry Daiquiri
Pink Strawberry Daiquiri (Makes 2)
Ingredients:
500g strawberries
200g ice
100ml rum
½ lime, juice
2 tbsp sugar syrup
Method:
Blend the strawberries in a blender or food processor, then push through a fine sieve to remove the seeds. Return to the blender.
Add the ice, rum, lime juice and sugar syrup. Tweak the amount of sugar syrup to your own preference. Blend again until smooth.
Pour into two chilled cocktail glasses and garnish with half a strawberry on the side of the glass.
If you’re drinking dry then try…homemade pink lemonade
Homemade Pink Lemonade
Ingredients:
450g Raspberries
200g Golden caster sugar
200ml water
Lemon juice from 3 lemons
300ml Lemonade
Raspberries for garnish
Method:
Place the raspberries, golden caster sugar, water and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a large saucepan, then bring to the boil. Let it cook for around 3 minutes, and then remove to cool. Pass the syrup through a sieve to remove any seeds.
Pour 50ml of the syrup into a highball glass over ice, then top with lemonade and raspberries to garnish.
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Chatting Food contributor: Lucie Rhoades is a freelance food & drink copywriter, with a passion for cocktails. Find her@ScenicSipping.