Top 5 trending cocktails to celebrate the first weekend of summer 21′

The data revealed:

1. Searches for White Russian cocktail have increased 300%

2. Moscow Mule searches are up by over 205%

3. Gimlet cocktail searches are up by over 203%

4. The Caipirinha cocktail has risen in popularity, with searches up 200%

5. The Paloma cocktail (Stylist’s summer cocktail of choice) has had an increased interest too, with searches up more than 193%

Now you know the trending cocktails for summer 2021, you need some great recipes to go alongside them. For those who want to avoid those long bar queues, or are planning a summer of garden parties galore – Here’s what you’ll need to make them yourself at home:

White Russian 

A White Russian may sound intimidating, but it’s a fun, easy cocktail to make and enjoy with friends. This cocktail combines vodka, Kahlúa (a coffee flavoured liqueur) and cream. Serving you boozy ice-coffee realness. The Bottle Club recommends the following recipe to re-create this trending cocktail at home:

• 2 oz. vodka

(The Bottle Club recommends Beluga Noble Russian Plain Vodka, which has very light hints of honey, alongside oat and milk thistle)

• 1 oz. Kahlúa

• One-two cocktail jiggers of heavy whipping cream* (depending on how creamy your preference dictates!) – The Bottle Club recommends swapping with coconut cream for anybody following a plant-based diet

Recipe inspiration for White Russian from Liquor.com

Moscow Mule

Did you know the Moscow mule actually derives from America? The cocktail was created by a bar manager and a Smirnoff exec who wanted to sell vodka to Americans looking for the newest and tastiest drink around.

We have them both to thank for this, and Moscow Mules may be one of the easiest cocktails to make, so a great option for beginners. A simple mix of vodka, ginger beer and lime over ice – you really can’t go wrong with this classic. A great way to show off mixology skills to friends (we won’t tell them how easy they are to make if you don’t!)

• 2 oz. vodka – The Bottle Club recommends Thunder Rhubarb & Ginger Vodka for an extra kick and boost of flavour

• 2 oz. ginger beer

• Juice of half a fresh lime (can also use to decorate)

Gimlet

You may or may not have heard of a Gimlet before – this zesty cocktail is a great option for gin lovers, and large groups with a diverse range of drink preferences (whether you prefer something zesty or sweet, this cocktail is easily changeable depending on individuals inclination). Fancy making this cocktail at home?

• 2oz. Of gin (The Bottle Club recommends Whitley Neill Limited Edition Brazilian Lime Gin for that extra zesty flavour)

• Lime cordial

• Fresh lime (half for squeezing, half for garnish)

• Prefer your drinks a little sweeter? Add half a teaspoon of sugar to the drink or rim of your glass

Caipirinha

This cocktail is in many ways similar to a Margarita – the main difference being the alcohol base is cachaçaca (a distilled spirit from Brazil made from sugar cane juice) instead of tequila. This cocktail has a sweet and fruity taste, and if you want to impress a first date with an exotic creation, this may just be the option for you:

The Bottle Club recommends trying out this recipe for a raspberry twist from thespruceeats.com:

• 6 to 8 fresh raspberries, plus more for garnish

• 1 dash freshly squeezed lime juice

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 2 ounces cachaça

Paloma 

A tequila-based cocktail with a grapefruit flavouring, this zesty drink is great for a sophisticated date, or day drinking with friends. As one of the most anticipated cocktails of the summer – no doubt due to how photogenic it is – this is a drink truly worthy of gracing the ‘gram. If you want to make it for yourself, you’ll need:

• 2 oz. tequila (The Bottle Club recommends Patron Silver Tequila)

• 2 oz. grapefruit juice

• 2 oz. soda/sparkling water

• ½ lime for juice

• A splash of agave syrup

• Optional: Grapefruit wedge for decoration, alternatively can use a slice of lime.

Some also like to add a sweet or salty rim – use grapefruit juice to wet the top on the glass and then dip in either sugar/salt depending on your preference.

Recipe inspiration from: https://www.loveandlemons.com/paloma/

If you would like to use the information in this piece, we ask that you please credit The Bottle Club at https://www.thebottleclub.com/collections/spirits-gifts – and any recipe inspiration that has been linked to.

Source of cocktails analysed: https://www.socialandcocktail.co.uk/top-100-cocktails/

 Credit The Bottle Club for information at https://www.thebottleclub.com/collections/spirits-gifts