{"id":108670,"date":"2024-11-19T04:00:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T04:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=108670"},"modified":"2024-11-08T11:20:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T11:20:51","slug":"cocktail-infusions-to-keep-cool-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/cocktail-infusions-to-keep-cool-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Infusions To Keep Cool This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone has their cocktail \u2013 some prefer the classics, while others enjoy the element of surprise. Simmer down with these summery cocktail infusions, from pickle juice to granadilla pearl cubes and punchy poptails.<\/p>\n

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Frozen Fruit Infusions<\/h3>\n

Keep cool with these icy and fruity infusions.<\/p>\n

Citrus slices<\/h4>\n

Infuse zingy and zesty goodness into your cocktails with frozen citrus fruits. You don\u2019t need to spend hundreds on fancy ice moulds. Simply cut whole lemons, oranges or grapefruits into wedges or slices and store them in Ziploc bags in your freezer.<\/p>\n

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Granita<\/h4>\n

Elevate cocktails with a granita infusion. Instead of plonking ice into your drinks and watering them down, create an adult slushie. Make some simple syrup, blitz fresh fruit with your favourite spirit, mix the two and place in a container to freeze. Break up the ice particles (using a fork) every hour for four hours. Add a couple of scoops to a glass and viol\u00e0.<\/p>\n

We love this Pineapple & Lime Granita<\/a> with the addition of vodka. For a dessert version, enjoy this Fros\u00e9 Raspberry Granita<\/a> made with a touch of Ros\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Granadilla Pearls<\/h4>\n

Give your cocktails a burst of juicy goodness with granadilla pearls. These tiny, tart orbs can be added to any drink for an explosion of tropical flavour. Freeze them into ice cubes or let them mingle freely in your glass for an unexpected pop in every sip.<\/p>\n

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Melon balls<\/h4>\n

Freshen up drinks with frozen melon balls. For a vibrant cocktail, use a variety of melons\u00a0\u2013 sweet, water or winter melon. Tropical fruits like paw-paw and mango also work really well; all you need is a melon baller<\/a>\/ball cutter to scoop them.<\/p>\n

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Popsicles & Poptails<\/h4>\n

Surprise guests with this fun take on cocktails; they\u2019ll make you feel like a kid again but remind you why it\u2019s fun being an adult. Plus, it\u2019s the ultimate way to cool down on hot days. All you need are popsicle moulds; use a blender to blitz your favourite cocktail ingredients and add fresh fruit like berries, pineapple, kiwi or mango \u2013 whatever you like. Pour the mixture into the mould and freeze until ready. Pop in a glass and top up sparkling wine, or tonic water\/ginger ale\/lemonade if your poptails already pack a boozy punch.<\/p>\n

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Simmer down with this <\/i>Negroni Sbagliato Poptail<\/i><\/a>\u00a0or <\/i>Moscow Mule Poptail<\/i><\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Watermelon Cubes<\/h4>\n

Beat the summer heat without watering down your drink by freezing watermelon juice into cubes. These cubes not only keep your beverage cool, but infuse it with the taste of everyone’s favourite summer fruit. It\u2019s also a great way to use up all your watermelon if you have a surplus, or if your watermelon is too floury.<\/p>\n

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Fresh Herbs<\/h3>\n

Add a herbaceous flavour to your drink.<\/p>\n

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Basil-infused Ice Cubes<\/h4>\n

Transform your cocktail by infusing ice cubes with fresh basil. Simply freeze basil leaves in water; as they melt into your cocktail, they release a fragrant and herbaceous essence that complements a variety of spirits, from gin to vodka.<\/p>\n

Thyme-infused Simple Syrup<\/h4>\n

Elevate your cocktail’s sweetness with a thyme-infused simple syrup. Let thyme sprigs simmer in equal parts water and sugar, creating a syrup that adds a subtle herbal note to your drinks. It pairs exceptionally well with citrus-based cocktails and even margaritas.<\/p>\n

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Brines & Cordials<\/h3>\n

Balance sweeter flavours with these delicious brines.<\/p>\n

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Elderflower cordial with edible flowers<\/h4>\n

Glam-up cocktails with floral flavour. Elderflower adds a fragrant and delicious note to drinks, and instantly makes them more sophisticated. Elderflower can be quite intense, so add tonic to mute the flavour slightly. Simply fill your ice cube tray with elderflower-infused mixture; before placing it in the fridge, add a couple of edible flowers to your cubes.<\/p>\n

Limoncello & Mint<\/h4>\n

The only way you could possibly make limoncello more delicious is by chilling it. Add to your favourite tonic and a few sprigs of fresh mint for a refreshing and tasty cocktail.<\/p>\n

Olive Brine<\/h4>\n

Move beyond the classic dirty martini and experiment with olive brine. Infuse your favourite spirits with olive brine for a savoury kick, or add a splash to a citrusy cocktail for a salty yet pleasant surprise.<\/p>\n

Kimchi Juice<\/h4>\n

Take your Bloody Marys to the next level with kimchi juice; the spicy kick will leave guests wanting more. There\u2019s a method to this madness \u2013 trust us.<\/p>\n

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Pickle\/Gherkin Juice<\/h4>\n

Another odd but delicious infusion. The tangy notes add a depth of flavour that pairs wonderfully with various spirits. Try it in a unique variation to G&Ts or tequila-based cocktails \u2013 feel free to garnish with a whole pickle as a tasty snack.<\/p>\n

Want more? Check out these <\/i>summer cocktail recipes<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone has their cocktail \u2013 some prefer the classics, while others enjoy the element of surprise. Simmer down with these summery cocktail infusions, from pickle juice to granadilla pearl cubes and punchy poptails. Frozen Fruit Infusions Keep cool with these icy and fruity infusions. Citrus slices Infuse zingy and zesty goodness into your cocktails with frozen citrus fruits. You don\u2019t need to spend hundreds on fancy ice moulds. Simply cut whole lemons, oranges or grapefruits into wedges or slices and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108670"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117278,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108670\/revisions\/117278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}