Looking to unwind with a drink after a long week? Here, Naren Young, head bartender at Locanda Verde restaurant in New York City, shares his light and fruity drinks that will leave you refreshed and satisfied.
Recipe: Raspberry and rose Collins (on this page) Recipe: Pimm's cup (on this page) Recipe: Elderflower fizz (on this page) Recipe: White sangria (on this page)This super-easy and delicious cocktail is based on the classic Tom Collins, which has gin, lemon, sugar and soda.
Shake all very hard with ice. Strain on fresh ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with a lemon wedge and fresh raspberries. Add some more rosewater drops on top.
Pour over lots of ice into a highball. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with sliced cucumber, lemon wheel, strawberry slices and mint.
Stir on ice and strain into a flute glass. Top with sparkling wine (any Prosecco will do). Garnish with a lime wheel.
Pour over ice in a wine glass. Top with soda. Garnish with slices of green apple, green grapes, fresh thyme, kiwi wheel and lemon wheel.
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