World Cocktail Day: TikTok’s hottest drink combos

• Experts at Wren Kitchens share tips on how you can make some of TikTok’s most popular summer cocktails at home.
• Cocktails guaranteed to put you in a sunny mood include a spicy marg, limoncello spritz, and a clover club.

There’s no doubt TikTok has been leading the food revolution for scrumptious recipes, however, it seems people are now also using the platform to share their cocktail creations with the hashtag #cocktailrecipes racking up 451.2M views¹. Not only that, but searches² for ‘fun summer cocktails’ have also increased by +400% as people look for inspiration.

So, for those looking to get their shake on and create some of TikTok’s finest drink combos at home, the experts at Wren Kitchens have revealed the five tipples they think will be sure to make a splash this summer and their take on how to re-create the perfect recipe.

#spicymarg

TikTok views: 15.7M

Not everyone likes their cocktails sweet. So, if you prefer something spicy, this one is for you.

Ingredients:

• ½ tsp chilli powder
• 25ml lime juice plus the zest of the lime
• 50ml blanco tequila
• 25ml triple sec
• Salt
• Dash of hot sauce if you like it real hot

How-to:

• Mix 1 tsp of salt and the chilli powder onto a plate, then rub the lime zest around the rim of the class and drip it into the chilli and salt to cover.
• Put the lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and hot sauce into a shaker with ice, and shake well.
• Strain the liquid into the glass and serve. You could even serve it with a small fresh chilli on top if you’re not afraid of the spice.

#whippedlemonade

TikTok views: 7.9M

A cool, creamy, and indulgent blended treat you need this summer.

Ingredients:

• ½ a lemon juiced
• 1 lemon slice
• 50ml vodka if you prefer– it’s just as tasty without!
• 1 tbsp of condensed milk
• 30ml whipping cream
• ½ tbsp icing sugar
• Ice

How-to:

• Pour the lemon juice, cream, milk, and ice cubes into a blender and cover. You can also add your vodka if you’re opting for the alcoholic version.
• Blend until light and foamy.
• Pour into a glass immediately and serve with the lemon slice of the slide.

#limoncellospritz

TikTok views: 8.0M

This sparkling tipple has a pure lemon flavour, perfect for a refreshing taste of Italy.

Ingredients:

• 50ml limoncello
• 60ml prosecco
• 30ml plain soda
• Mint sprig
• Slice of lemon to garnish
• Ice

How-to:

• Fill your glass with ice and pour the limoncello over then simply add the prosecco and soda.
• Store with a long spoon and then garnish with the mint sprig and lemon slice.

#cloverclub

TikTok views: 4.4M

A classic cocktail that’s tangy in taste and pink in colour.

Ingredients:

• 50ml plain gin
• 1 tbsp vermouth
• 25ml raspberry cordial
• 25ml lemon juice
• 1 tbsp egg white
• 5 fresh raspberries
• Mint sprig
• Ice

How-to:

• Put the ingredients into a shaker and shake for one to two minutes until it becomes frothy from the egg white.
• Add the ice, then shake again.
• Strain into the glass, top with the raspberries and add the mint sprig.

#dietcokeagne

TikTok views: 1.6M

The Tom Hanks diet coke champagne cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 60ml of champagne
• 207ml of diet coke
• Lime slice
• Maraschino cherry
• Ice

How-to:

• Add ice to your glass, halfway.
• Add your diet coke 2/3 of the way, and then top the rest with your champagne.
• Garnish with lime and cherry.

Darren Watts, Showroom Development and Design Director at Wren Kitchens says: “Having a cocktail night at home is a great way to get your family and friends together. For those making cocktails in their kitchen, it’s important to create a dedicated space where you can place all the items, including glassware.

“Spillage will naturally happen but be sure to clean up straight away to avoid damage or surfaces and floors becoming sticky. Never chop garnishes without a chopping board either as you’ll most likely damage surfaces or yourself.

“Have separate containers to store your different garnishes and make sure creamy ingredients are stored in the fridge when you’re not using them. Never forget to wash your shaker after each use either, especially if you’re creating different textured drinks such as creamy and fruity.”