CHEERS TO THAT!

The cold weather won't keep us from raising a glass. Don't stop the music as you keep sipping on these sizzling cocktails!

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BRUNCH BABES

Soak up the winter sun with these punchy late morning drinks to get your brunch banging!

REBUJITO

A sweet and zesty Spanish cocktail that refreshes with tons of ice and mint.

MAKES 6-8

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

2-3 limes, zested

3-4 Tbsp sea salt flakes

1 cup Sherry

3 cups sparkling lemonade

2 punnets (40g) mint leaves

METHOD

1. Combine red chilli, lime zest and sea salt flakes. Set aside.

2. Rub a lime or lemon wedge along half the rim and one side of 6-8 tumbler glasses.

3. Dip glasses in salt mixture to coat well. Set aside.

4. In a large jug, combine Sherry, sparkling lemonade and mint leaves.

5. Top up with ice and stir to combine.

6. Pour rebujito into glasses just before serving.

MICHELADA

It's like a bloody Mary took a trip to Mexico.

MAKES 2

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 Tbsp soy sauce

¼ cup Tabasco

½ cup tomato juice

1 cup beer

METHOD

1. Divide Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and Tabasco (or hot sauce) between two tall glasses.

2. Top up halfway with crushed ice, then add tomato juice and beer to each glass.

3. Garnish with a tomato and basil threaded skewer and serve.

HAPPY HOUR

These three must-make margaritas are sure to get the party started!

DIRTY PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

Hosting a crowd? Make a large batch and serve in a pitcher.