The humidity is back in the city. To make peace with it or win the war against it, we suggest 5 fruit cocktails that require fresh fruit in its recipes. So, stash away your fruit juices and support your local fruit-seller by buying the juicy and mouth-watering fruits mentioned below.
5 Fruit Cocktails You Can Make At Home
- Potion D’ Amour
- Old Glory
- 100 Mile
- Chardonnay Slushie
- Best In Show
1. Potion D’ Amour
If you fancy sake, this cocktail is for your soul. Just with three ingredients, you can craft a hearty drink that tastes as good as it looks. Making a Potion D’ Amour is as easy as drinking it afterward.
What You’ll Need:
- 60 ml Sake
- 30 ml Blackberry Puree
- 15 ml Red Wine-based Liqueur
Instructions:
- Pour all ingredients over ice in a shaker.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a glass.
- Garnish with a rose petal and serve.
2. Old Glory
For someone who has given up on vodka like me, Old Glory sounds like a delicious way to make a comeback in the vodka world. And if you worship vodka like I used to, you need to use this recipe to fix your weekend ASAP!
What You’ll Need:
- 8-10 Blueberries
- 60 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Red Wine
- 15 ml Lemon Juice
- 15 ml Simple Syrup
Instructions:
- Muddle the blueberries in a glass.
- Add ice cubes to it.
- Add Vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
- Stir well.
- Top it with Red Wine and serve.
3. 100 Mile
Another blueberry and vodka cocktail for all the blueberry/vodka lovers, 100 Mile is a peculiar ride for all the classy drinkers!
What You’ll Need:
- 5-7 Blueberries
- 45 ml Vodka
- 1 spoon of Sugar
- 1 Cheese Cube
Instructions:
- Muddle the blueberries.
- Add muddled blueberries, vodka, and sugar in a shaker.
- Pour it in an ice-chilled glass.
- Garnish with a cheese cube and serve.
4. Chardonnay Slushie
I condemn cheating at all levels unless you are cheating on Sangrias with Chardonnay Slushies. Even though this cocktail calls for Chardonnay, you can use any white wine to whip yourself this delicious cocktail.
What You’ll Need:
- 60 ml Chardonnay
- 30 ml Frozen Lemonade
- 15 ml Red Wine-based Liqueur
- 2 Peach slices
- 2 Green Apple slices
Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender
- Serve in ice-chilled glasses
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5. Best In Show
If you have a special place for strawberries in your tummy, you need to relish this yummilicious cocktail right away! This recipe calls for Rose Champagne but feel free to use white wine instead.
What You’ll Need:
- 45 ml vodka
- 15 ml Rose Champagne
- 2 Strawberries
- 2 Orange slices
- 3 Mint Leaves
Instructions:
- Muddle the strawberries, orange slices, and mint leaves
- Transfer it to a shaker.
- Add vodka and crushed ice.
- Shake and strain into a glass
- Top it with champagne and serve
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Summing Up
If you’ve ditched vodka but are thinking of a comeback, Old Glory might just be your smooth re-entry drink! And for those who still worship vodka, this recipe is your weekend savior. Shake it up, sip it down, and get ready for some seriously good times!
FAQs
Which Fruits Are Good For Cocktails?
The following fruits are good for cocktails:
- Apricots
- Peaches
- Strawberries
- Grapefruits
- Pineapples
What Is The Liquid In Fruit Cocktail?
A fruit cocktail may have a fruit’s natural juices, as well as sweeteners, light syrups, and heavy syrups. These liquids add to the overall flavor of the cocktail and pack it with various nutrients and calories.
What Fruit Is High Alcohol?
The more sugar content a fruit has, the more likely it will have higher alcohol content. Ripe fruits such as peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots, and plums, as well as grapes and figs, have the highest alcohol content.