3 Rooftop Cocktails To Stretch Your Summer

THE ESPRESSO MARTINI
(SERVES 2)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

100g golden caster sugar (white works too)
100ml vodka
50ml fresh espresso
50ml coffee liqueur (we like Kahlua)
50ml water
Ice
Coffee beans (optional, for a finishing touch)

STEP 1

Start by making the sugar syrup. Put the caster sugar into a small pan over medium heat and add 50ml of water. Stir and bring to a boil.

STEP 2

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Put two of your favorite martini glasses in the fridge to chill.

STEP 3

Once the sugar syrup has cooled, pour one tablespoon into a cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice, plus the vodka, espresso and coffee liqueur. Shake until the outside of the cocktail shaker feels cold to touch.

STEP 4

Strain-pour into your chilled martini glasses, and garnish with a few coffee beans if you're feeling fancy.

THE BERRY DAIQUIRI
(serves 8)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

120g frozen berries (we like a strawberry/raspberry mix)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup lime juice
3/4 cup rum
1/4 cup lemon-lime flavored soda or carbonated beverage
6 cups ice (or as needed)

STEP 1

Add all the ingredients to a blender, leaving the ice until last.

STEP 2

Blend until smooth.

STEP 3

Pour into a fun glass, and cheers to a job well done.

THE VIRGIN MOJITO
(serves 1)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

250ml tonic
1/2 lime (squeezed)
1/2 tablespoon cane sugar
3 ice cubes
1 sprig fresh mint

STEP 1

Cut the lime into small wedges and remove the leaves from the spring of mint. Add the wedges, leaves and cane sugar to a glass.

STEP 2

Use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to muddle the mint and lime, releasing their flavors.

STEP 3

Add the ice and top with tonic, then stir well and serve with a straw. Sit back, sip and enjoy.