Strip bottom leaves off mint sprigs, leaving 4–5 leaves on top. Trim sprigs, leaving about a 2" stem attached to leaves; reserve for garnish. Place leaves in a medium pitcher. Add orgeat to pitcher.

Wash the redcurrants and put them, stalks and all, into a large preserving pan along with 500ml/18fl oz water and the mint sprig. Slowly bring to the boil. Stir and press the redcurrants to break ...

Add Basil Hayden’s and ice. Shake, then strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and lemon wheel. • 1.5 parts Longbranch bourbon • 1 part grapefruit juice • 0. ...

Pour 10ml/2 teaspoons of the cooled sugar syrup into a julep cup with all the remaining ingredients except the mint sprig. Carefully ‘churn’ the ingredients in the cup by stirring from top to ...

Decorate with a cocktail cherry, orange slice and mint sprig on a cocktail stick. Recipe from The Ultimate Cocktail Book by Bill Reavell and Neil Mersh/Hamlyn, 2011.

For those who like their smoothies thick and luscious instead of on the thinner side, this unique frozen ingredient creates ...

Pour in the white rum, a splash of club soda and stir gently to combine. Top with ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Muddle the mint leaves, watermelon chunks, and basil leaves in a glass.