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Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level with fruity cocktails

- CON POULOS

There's something magical about spring. The air feels lighter, flowers are in bloom, and the garden is bursting with colour and life. It’s the perfect time to bring that freshness into your glass with cocktails that celebrate the season.

Be inspired by your garden for additions to your cocktails. Herbs, fruits, and even edible flowers can elevate your cocktails, making them fresher, healthier, and oh-so-pretty.

Apple and Gin Frappé

Meaning a cold blended drink, a frappé isn't just an iced coffee; it's also this sweetly tart and refreshing cocktail flavoured with green apple, mint, cucumber and lime.

Preparation time 15 min • Cooking time nil • Makes 4

1 green apple, coarsely chopped, plus extra slices, to garnish

2 tbsp lime juice

2 tbsp mint leaves

1 Mini cucumber, chopped, plus extra, peeled into ribbons, to garnish

1 cup coconut water

1 cup clear apple juice

½ cup gin

Ice cubes, to serve

1 In a high-power blender, pulse chopped apple, lime juice, mint, cucumber, coconut water, apple juice and gin until combined.

2 Divide ice between glasses and pour over the frappé mixture. Garnish with cucumber ribbons and extra sliced apple.

Mixed Berry Frosé

You can freeze your favourite rosé and blend it with berries, sugar syrup and ice to create this delicious grownup slushie!

Preparation time 10 min, plus 8 hrs freezing • Cooking time 5 min • Makes 8

750ml bottle rosé

½ cup caster sugar

½ cup water

125 g raspberries, plus extra, to serve

125 g strawberries

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup crushed ice

Edible rose petals, to serve

1 Pour rosé into a 20 x 30 cm loaf pan and freeze for 8 hours or overnight.