Whether It’s Shaken or Stirred, Help to Save the Planet With Delicious and Sustainable Celebratory Concoctions

Whether you're in the mood for a boozy beverage or an alcohol-free fruit mocktail, celebrate the up-coming May Bank Holidays with Modern Milkman’s delicious, plastic-free and eco-friendly cocktails.

The sustainable grocery delivery service of fresh produce and household items, Modern Milkman has shared two planet-friendly twists to taste-bud tantalising cocktails ideal for anyone looking to make the most of the long weekends next month.

Both Modern Milkman’s ‘Refreshing Picnic’ or ‘Garden Party’ mocktails are sustainably friendly and are the ideal accompaniment to any celebration. For those wanting to make their’s ‘adult friendly’, the Refreshing Picnic recipe perfectly pairs with a crisp and refreshing British gin – taking celebrations that little bit further.

If you’re spending your Bank Holiday enjoying a traditional British street party in the sunshine or hosting a dinner party with friends – these cocktails are guaranteed to add a touch of glamour and what’s more - they're better for the planet as well!

#1 - Garden Party Mocktail

This recipe is sure to transport you to your favourite British period drama with its fragrant, tart and sweet flavours. The alcohol free Garden Party Mocktail is created by infusing a simple syrup with rosemary and mixing it with orange juice, cranberry juice and cream soda.

For those looking for that little extra kick, a splash of gin can be added to create an adults-only version.

Whether you're hosting a fancy gathering or enjoying a cozy night in this Bank Holiday, this unique and delicious drink is sure to impress your guests.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

128g sugar

250ml water

3 sprigs of rosemary

250ml orange juice

330ml cranberry juice drink

500ml cream soda

25ml gin (for the adults only)

(Why not try Modern Milkman’s freshly squeezed OJ, Cranberry Juice and Cream Soda)

Method:

1. First make your simple syrup. Pour your sugar and water into a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add in your sprigs of rosemary and allow the syrup to steep for 1 to 2 hours. 

2. Once the simple syrup is steeped, put it in your refrigerator until it’s ready to use.

3. Take a pitcher and add the orange juice, cranberry juice and cream soda together.

4. Pour your orange, cranberry and cream soda concoction into cocktail glasses and stir in two tablespoons of the rosemary syrup per glass to give it a real British flavour sensation.

5. Enjoy!

#2 – Refreshing Picnic Mocktail

For those looking to avoid the booze, the Refreshing Picnic Mocktail is a cooling, sweet and floral beverage - perfect for all-day consumption.

Featuring plastic-free elderflower cordial available via the Modern Milkman, the delicious fruity mocktail can be shaken or stirred, but either way it will help to prevent plastic waste.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

75ml elderflower cordial

1L apple juice

Handful of mint leaves, roughly chopped

1 pint of sparkling water (Modern Milkman’s sparkling water comes in a return & reuse glass bottles, which they collect, clean and re-use, so you can refresh and re-invigorate - guilt-free.)

(Why not try Modern Milkman’s Apple Juice, Elderflower Cordial and the Sparkling Water)

Method:

1. In a pitcher, pour the elderflower cordial and apple juice together and mix well. 

2. Add in the mint leaves and give it another good mix.

3. Pour the drink into a glass, filling it up to halfway. Top up with sparkling water and enjoy!

For more yummy recipes and tips for living a greener, more sustainable lifestyle, you can visit the Modern Milkman blog and to join the milkround, visit www.themodernmilkman.co.uk.