Mairlyn Smith's favourite summer cocktails

Looking for a new summer drink to try? Mairlyn Smith shares her two favourite recipes for the summer!

Looking for a new drink to add to your repertoire? Mairlyn Smith shares two tried and tested summer drinks, perfect for any occasion!

Spiked iced tea

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz whisky (Mairlyn uses Forty Creek)
  • Iced tea (Mairlyn uses Pure Leaf)
  • 2-3 ice cubes

Method:

Use a shot glass to measure 1 ounce of whisky. Pour into a tall glass. Add ice, and fill the rest with iced tea.

Mairlyn’s French 75

Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz gin
  • 1 oz limoncello
  • Sparkling white wine
  • 1 lemon wedge
  • Ice
  • Raspberries to garnish

Method:

Fill a cocktail shaker with gin, limoncello, lemon and ice. Give it a good shake until liquids are cold.

Pour the mixture into champagne flutes and top with sparkling white wine. Garnish with raspberries.

Optional: Substitute lemonade for the limoncello for a lighter drink.

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