Saturday 15 July 2017

Vegan Summer Cocktails | DIY



When I was asked by BBC Good Food* if I would share some of their best summer cocktail recipes on my blog I was a little hesitant as I really don't like sharing creative "do-it-yourself" things on my blog unless I have come up with them myself, to be fair I don't like sharing anything at all on my blog unless it's wrote by myself completely. However, after searching through their website I fell in love with two of their vegan summer cocktails that I just had to share them all with you.


STRAWBERRY GIN

Capture the true taste of summer with this berry-infused spirit that makes
a stunning gin 'n' tonic or base for a fruity cocktail.

What You Need
 - 700ml bottle of gin
 - 400g punnet of sliced strawberries
 - 100g caster sugar

What To Do
 - Mix the gin with the strawberries and caster sugar in a large bowl and pour into a 1.5-litre sterilised Kilner jar.
 - Store in the fridge and stir every two days for three weeks. Strain through coffee filters or muslin cloth to serve.


WATERMELON & STRAWBERRY SLUSHIE

What's more refreshing than eating a slice of cool watermelon on a
hot summer's day? Drinking an iced fruit slushie!

What You Need
 - 1 small watermelon
 - 225g punnet of ripe strawberries
 - Juice of 2 limes

What To Do
 - The day or morning before you want to drink the slushie cut the watermelon into chunks and remove the skin and seeds. Place half the watermelon wedges into a large freezable bag then pop in the freezer for a few hours.
 - Once frozen, blitz the frozen watermelon with the rest of the watermelon, strawberries and lime juice until smooth and slushy. Pour into glasses and sip through a straw.


Do you like to sound of any of these cocktails?
What is your favourite summer cocktail over-all?

With love, Alisha Valerie. x

38 comments:

  1. Food & Baker16 July 2017 at 13:14

    Cocktails yes pls! We are big fans of anything strawberry cocktails, will be giving these a go when we're back!

    Jessica & James | www.foodandbaker.co.uk / www.foodandbakertravels.co.uk

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:14

      Let me know what you think of them if you give them a try? Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  2. Kayleigh 16 July 2017 at 13:18

    The watermelon and strawberry slushie sounds absolutely amazing! It's amazing that's it's vegan too x

    Kayleigh Zara 🌿www.kayleighzaraa.com

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:15

      Thank you for your comment! I know, it's so wonderful isn't it?! 🌸💜💫

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  3. Unknown16 July 2017 at 14:31

    Both of these sound amazing! I don't drink alcohol, but I am sure a lovely strawberry and watermelon slushie would be delicious!

    Steph xx
    www.stephsworld.com

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:15

      You could make virgin mocktails out of them babe? Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  4. Sarah Athow-Frost16 July 2017 at 15:03

    Mmmm these look amazing for summer! The combination of berries and gin has to be a winner. Perfect! X

    Sarah | www.sarahdeluxe.com

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:15

      So happy to hear that you love them babe! Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  5. Alice16 July 2017 at 16:46

    These both sound tasty! I made a kiwi and mango sangria for my birthday which was pretty good too.

    Alice | Alice In Wonderlust

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:16

      Oh my gosh that sounds amazing!! Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  6. Unknown16 July 2017 at 17:09

    That watermelon and strawberry slushie looks right up my street! I may have to make these as a surprise for my OH when he finally finishes 12 hour days 😍
    Hayley X
    Lifethroughtsg.com

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:16

      Let me know what you think of them if you make them lovely? I'd love to know your thoughts. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  7. Gabija16 July 2017 at 18:47

    Both of these look amazing, will definitely be saving the recipe for the slushie for a hot day to come!

    Gabija | everylittlethingblog.weebly.com

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:17

      Today, here in Liverpool, is the best day for a slushie! Hope you enjoy them if you try them babe. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  8. Llinos16 July 2017 at 19:57

    These both sound great! My favourite cocktail is English garden, which is gin, apple juice, mint and lime.

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:17

      Oh wow that sounds wonderful babe, I will have to try that myself. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  9. Finding Kate16 July 2017 at 22:23

    Mmmm these sound lovely! I love that you've done one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic version - I'm off drinking at the moment and whenever I go out (or just when it's sunny!) I've been meaning to look up lovely fresh mocktails and you've shared the perfect recipe!

    Kate x
    http://www.findingkate.co

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:18

      So happy that you picked up on that babe. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  10. natZOMBIE16 July 2017 at 23:21

    Oh goodness those look incredible!! I've saved them so hopefully I can make them sometime soon :) thanks for deciding to share these with us!

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:19

      Please let me know what you think if you do try them? I'd love to know what you think of them. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  11. Sarah Trademark17 July 2017 at 07:05

    These sound really good! I really want to make alcohol free ones xx

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    1. AlishaValerie17 July 2017 at 10:19

      Awesome babe! So happy that you like them. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  12. Hels17 July 2017 at 10:30

    these look so good! especially the strawberry & watermelon one, that sounds so refreshing, especially on a hot summers day!
    Hels xx
    http://thehelsproject.com/

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    1. AlishaValerie18 July 2017 at 08:23

      It really is lovely. I recommend trying it for yourself! Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  13. Charlotte Clark17 July 2017 at 11:18

    Oh my gaaad, these look amazing! I love fruity drinks, especially strawberry, so these would be perfect!

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    1. AlishaValerie18 July 2017 at 08:23

      They are wonderful babe! Don't take my word for it though, try them for yourself ;) Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  14. Hannah17 July 2017 at 11:28

    Both of these drinks sound so good! I love drinks containing strawberry, so these sound amazing! Thank you for sharing xx

    Hannah | luxuryblush

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    1. AlishaValerie18 July 2017 at 08:24

      You're welcome lovely, I really recommend trying them. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  15. Abbey Louisa Rose17 July 2017 at 18:21

    Oooh I adore cocktails! Anything with strawberry in is a winner with me, so your first recipe is definitely something I'll be trying out! I'm a big lover of pina coladas as well, me and my Mum always have them on holiday!

    Abbey 🌸 www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk

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    1. AlishaValerie18 July 2017 at 08:25

      I'm so happy to hear that darling! Please let me know what you think of them when and if you do try them? I'd love to know your thoughts. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  16. Kate18 July 2017 at 12:26

    Sounds delicious,thanks for sharing! The strawberry and strawberry and watermelon ones sounds yum! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. AlishaValerie19 July 2017 at 19:13

      You're more than welcome. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  17. Unknown18 July 2017 at 16:23

    Omg girl! It's such a sunny day here and you have got me craving cocktails now 😭🤣

    Charlene McElhinney

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    1. AlishaValerie19 July 2017 at 19:14

      Haha that is awesome, maybe I can tempt you to try and make one of these yourself then?! ;) I wish it was sunny here today babe. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  18. Giana Spiteri24 July 2017 at 14:48

    these sound delicious! I've only recently started enjoying gin so I'll deffo be keeping these in mind xx

    G

    www.teawithgi.com

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    1. AlishaValerie31 July 2017 at 14:19

      Hope you enjoy babe! Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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  19. Harriet26 July 2017 at 09:23

    These sound amazing! I love cocktails in the summer!! I've never really drunk gin but I would love to try it!

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    1. AlishaValerie31 July 2017 at 14:19

      It's a lovely taste babe so I recommend giving it a go. Thank you for your comment 🌸💜💫

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