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Introduction
The cocktail trends for 2024 are all about bringing feminine flair and intriguing new flavours. Here are recipes to show you how to make the top 5 cocktails that will be hugely popular among women this year. Mix up these fashionable drinks at home to stay ahead of the latest trends!
How To Make The Top 5 Cocktails
Rose French 75
The floral and pink Rose French 75 puts a feminine spin on the French 75 champagne cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz rose-infused gin (or regular gin)
- 1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 oz rose syrup
- 3 oz sparkling rosé wine or champagne
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions:
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and rose syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled.
- Strain into a champagne flute.
- Top with sparkling rosé or champagne.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Elderflower Spritz
This refined spritz gets its sweet, floral flavour from fragrant elderflower liqueur.
Ingredients:
- 1 1⁄2 oz elderflower liqueur
- 2 oz sparkling wine or prosecco
- 1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice
- Splash of club soda
- Thin lemon wheel or cucumber for garnish
Instructions:
- Add elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, and lemon juice to a wine glass filled with ice.
- Top with a splash of club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with a thin lemon wheel.
Lychee Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz lychee liqueur
- 1⁄2 oz fresh lime juice
- 4-5 lychees for garnish
Instructions:
- Add vodka, lychee liqueur, and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled.
- Double strain into a martini glass.
- Skewer lychees on a cocktail pick. Place pick into the drink with lychees hanging over the glass.
Watermelon Margarita
Watermelon gives the margarita a juicy twist.
Ingredients:
- 1 1⁄2 oz tequila
- 1 oz fresh watermelon juice
- 1⁄2 oz lime juice
- 1⁄2 oz agave nectar
- Lime wedge for rim
- Watermelon wedge for garnish
Instructions:
- Rim a rock glass with a lime wedge and dip in salt to coat the rim.
- Add tequila, watermelon juice, lime juice and agave to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled.
- Strain into a rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge.
Peach & Rose Iced Tea
This refreshing mocktail features peach, rose and iced tea.
Ingredients:
- 1⁄2 cup fresh peach puree
- 2 teaspoons rose syrup
- 4 cups brewed iced tea
- Sliced peach for garnish
Instructions:
- In a pitcher, combine peach puree, rose syrup and iced tea. Stir to mix.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with sliced peach.
Conclusion
These five cocktails showcase the flavours and feminine touches that will define the most popular drinks for women in 2024. Mix up these recipes using fresh ingredients and pretty glassware to delight your taste buds with the trends of the year! Which cocktail are you most excited to try?
FAQs
What ingredient is used to give the Rose French 75 a pink hue?
Sparkling rosé wine or champagne gives the Rose French 75 its pink colour.
What is the floral liqueur used in the Elderflower Spritz?
The Elderflower Spritz uses elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain.
How many ingredients are in the Lychee Martini?
The Lychee Martini has 3 main ingredients: vodka, lychee liqueur, and fresh lime juice.
What is rimmed with salt and lime to prepare the glass for the Watermelon Margarita?
A lime wedge is used to rim the glass with salt before pouring the Watermelon Margarita.
What non-alcoholic ingredients are combined to make the Peach & Rose Iced Tea?
The Peach & Rose Iced Tea combines fresh peach puree, rose syrup, and brewed iced tea.