Easy peasy bittered and breezy

We are slowly approaching summer’s end, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of these last sunny days, and what better way to do that than by having a braai and sharing a drink with friends and family?

With large gatherings like a braai, it can be a pain to make individual cocktails. Luckily, Angostura has just the solution – batch cocktails! This party-sized hack serves multiple people at once with minimal effort, all you have to do is mix and pour. Angostura has selected two of their best bittered batch cocktail recipes for you to try out at your next get-together – so make the most of these last summer days and share a jug with those around you!

Strawberry & Basil Mojito
(5 serves)
INGREDIENTS
– 9 – 10 strawberries
– 20 – 30 basil leaves
– 350ml white rum
– 115ml simple syrup
– ½ cup fresh lime juice
– Sparkling or soda water
– 8 – 12 dashes of ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters
– Strawberry slices, for garnish
– Basil leaves, for garnish
– Ice
METHOD
In your serving jug, muddle together strawberries, basil leaves, white rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Add soda water, stir, and top with ice and your ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters. Once you are ready to serve to your guests, garnish with a handful of basil leaves and some strawberries.

The Lazy Rock Shandy
(4 serves)
INGREDIENTS
– 600ml soda water
– 600ml lemonade
– 10 – 12 dashes ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters
– Fresh berries and citrus fruit
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METHOD
The night before, be sure to freeze your selection of berries and citrus slices in ice trays with water. On the day of your bash, just before your guests arrive, place the ice in your serving jug, and add the soda water and lemonade before topping with ANGOSTURA® aromatic bitters. Before pouring, give the jug a good stir with your swizzle stick.

Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

For more information on the Angostura range and delicious food and cocktail recipes, please visit www.angosturabitters.com.
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