5 Fruit Cocktails You Can Make

Cocktails with fruits are very interesting mixes, in addition to the healthy contributions of fruits, they also provide different flavor and textures. These delicious combinations are very easy to prepare and will provide us with a large number of different nuances.

No matter what season of the year we are in, fruit cocktails are always suitable for any party. They can be prepared with or without alcohol. Here are some fruit cocktails that you can prepare quickly and easily.

1. Sparkling cocktail with raspberries

In this delicious fruit cocktail the protagonists are raspberries. According to a publication in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , raspberries contain essential nutrients and phytochemicals, including vitamins, minerals, anthocyanins, and ellagitannins.

Of course, in this case its nutritional content varies, as it is combined with other ingredients such as sugar, gin and vermouth.  So it should be taken in moderation, occasionally.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons of sugar (10 g).
• ¼ cup of raspberries (37 g).
• 3 tablespoons of gin (45 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of vermouth (15 ml).
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (30 ml).
• 1 pasteurized egg white.
• 2 thin slices of cucumber.

Preparation method

• First, chill a martini glass.  Next, peel the cucumber and cut the slices. You also need to gently wash and drain the raspberries.
• Squeeze the lemon juice and strain it. Then put the sugar with the cucumber and raspberries in a cocktail shaker, and press until the fruit is crushed. Then add the gin, vermouth, lemon and egg white.
• Then shake the shaker very well. Stop and add a handful of crushed ice and shake vigorously again. To finish, strain over the cold glass and serve.

2. Watermelon margarita

As Wikipedia points out , the margarita is a cocktail made up of tequila, triple sec, and lime or lemon juice. However, since the drink has spread to many places, it often has other variations. In this case, we suggest adding the refreshing touch of watermelon.

Ingredients for 4 or 6 people

• 1 cup of sugar (200 g).
• A medium watermelon (3 kg).
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).
• Crushed ice (to taste)
• 1 cup of lime juice (250 ml).
• ½ cup of triple sec (125 ml).
• Mint and spearmint leaves (to taste).
• 1 ½ glasses of tequila (300 ml).

Preparation method

• First prepare a simple syrup, for this heat the water with the sugar until it dissolves.
• Let it cool.
• Peel the watermelon and extract the pulp, discarding the seeds.
• Crush and separate about 3 and a half glasses of the watermelon puree (700 ml).
• Blend the watermelon in the glass of a large blender together with the syrup, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and crushed ice.

• Serve in glasses or glasses over ice and garnish with mint leaves and fresh watermelon triangles.

3. Tropical whiskey

This delicious fruit cocktail is a good option to cool down in summer or on hot days. Of course, as always, we advise taking it in moderation.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of whiskey (45 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of coconut liqueur (15 ml).
• 2 teaspoons of pisco (10 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of mango juice (15 ml).
• Crushed ice to fill the glass.
• Mint and spearmint leaves (to taste).
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice (15 ml).

Preparation method

• Chill a tall glass with a slightly wide mouth by stirring some ice cubes inside.
• Add all the ingredients except the crushed ice and mix lightly.

• Add the ice and stir very well with a special cocktail spoon.
• Decorate with mint leaves.

4. Mojitos with blueberries and hibiscus

The mojito is a very popular type of cocktail that pleases almost everyone. This time let’s prepare a variant of this delicious drink with a touch of blueberries and hibiscus.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of dried hibiscus flowers (5 g).
• 3 tablespoons of brown sugar (45 g).
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).
• The juice of 1 lime.
• 1 teaspoon of sugar (5 g).
• 3 tablespoons of white rum (45 ml).
• 1 cup of blueberries (150 g).
• Mint or spearmint leaves (to taste).
• 1 cup of pomegranate seeds (125 g).
• ½ cup of soda (125 ml).

Preparation method

• Heat the water with the brown sugar and the dried hibiscus flowers. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Strain the mixture to remove the flowers.
• Crush the blueberries together with the pomegranate seeds.
• Strain to extract the juice.

• Place some mint or spearmint leaves, the lime juice and the sugar in a cocktail shaker.
• Mash well and add the cranberry juice with ¼ glass of the hibiscus syrup already prepared (50 ml).
• Shake very well.
• Place ice in a large glass, fill three quarters with the cocktail mix and complete with soda.
• Garnish with mint leaves and whole blueberries.

5. Cava with blackberries

The last on this list of fruit cocktails is based on a mix of cava with fruit. This combination will be perfect to end any celebration.

Ingredients

• 3 ½ glasses of dry cava (700 ml).
• 1 cup of fresh blackberries (150 grams).
• A lemon.
• 1 cup of sugar (200 grams).
• Fresh thyme to taste.
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).

Preparation method

• Cut a strip of lemon peel, without reaching the white part, and heat with the sugar, water and thyme, reserving a few sprigs to decorate.

• Heat for about 20 minutes over low heat, until the sugar dissolves. Strain and let cool.
• Divide the liquid into 6 glasses, distribute the blackberries and stir vigorously to break up the fruit and mix with the syrup.
• Fill with the cold cava and decorate with a little thyme.

Ready to add more flavor to your cocktails with these recipes? As you can see, you can take advantage of many varieties of fruits. Choose the option that you like the most and enjoy it in your celebrations.