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SHAKE IT UP WITH ALDI’S NEW RECIPES AHEAD OF WORLD COCKTAIL DAY

As World Cocktail Day (13^th May) approaches, Aldi is calling all budding mixologists to try their hand at shaking up some deliciously fruity and botanical recipes using Aldi’s innovative spirits and award-winning fizz. 

Aldi’s flavourful tipples are ideal for those looking to toast to the warmer evenings. The cocktails showcase brand new additions such as the fruity Infusionist Watermelon & Lime Gin Liqueur (£10.99, 50cl), delicate Infusionist Cherry Blossom Gin Liqueur (£10.99, 50cl), as well as fan favourites Haysmith’s Mango & Passionfruit Gin (£14.99, 70cl), Saint Gérmont Raspberry Vodka (£14.99, 70cl) and GHI Best Supermarket Prosecco Winner¹ Specially Selected Valdobbiadene Prosecco (£7.99, 75cl). 

What’s more, starting from just £1.26 a serve, there’s no need to compromise quality over price! 

Cherry Blossom Bloom (£2.13 per serving) 

Transport tastebuds to a botanical bliss with this beauty! Boasting delicate floral flavours of cherry blossom that pair perfectly with fruity notes of apple, cranberry and lime – blooming lovely! 

Ingredients:  

• 50ml Infusionist Cherry Blossom Gin Liqueur  
• 25ml cranberry juice 

• 25ml apple juice 
• 75ml Specially Selected Valdobbiadene Prosecco 
• Squeeze of fresh Lime 
• Orange peel for garnish 

Method: 

1. Set the prosecco aside and shake the other ingredients with ice 

2. Strain into a glass, top with prosecco and garnish with an orange peel twist 

 
Watermelon Martini (£2.93 per serving) 

This fruity number offers sweet watermelon flavours that meet sharp notes of lime and raspberry for a perfectly balanced taste, ideal for spring sipping.  

Ingredients: 

• 100ml Infusionist Watermelon & Lime Gin Liqueur  
• 130g fresh raspberries – keep a few to garnish 
• Juice of 1 fresh Lime 
• 2 lime wedges to decorate 

Method: 

1. Crush the raspberries and put all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker 

2. Fill with ice, shake vigorously and strain into two glasses with raspberries to garnish 

Tropical Spritz (£1.85 per serving) 

The perfect match for those who like a tropical and exotic cocktail, with sweet blends of mango and passionfruit flavours followed by zesty citrus hits – cheers to that!  

Ingredients:   

• 35ml Haysmith’s Mango & Passionfruit Flavour Gin 
• 100ml Specially Selected Valdobbiadene Prosecco  
• 15ml lemon juice  
• 10ml sugar syrup  

 Method:  

1. Shake gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup into an ice filled shaker  

2. Strain liquid into a glass and top with prosecco  

3. Garnish with a lemon twist   

Raspberry Kiss Cosmo (£3.14 per serving) 

Cosmo lovers can whet their whistle with this delicious tipple, packed with tart flavours of raspberry and cranberry with hints of zesty lime.  

Ingredients 

• 60ml Saint Gérmont Raspberry Vodka 
• 40ml cranberry juice 

• 130g fresh raspberries – keep a few to garnish 
• Juice of 1 fresh lime 
• 2 lime wedges to decorate 
• 4 fresh basil leaves – keep a couple aside to garnish 
• Ice cubes 

Method 

• Put the vodka, cranberry juice and raspberries into a shaker and shake vigorously with ice 
• Strain into two glasses and garnish with the remaining raspberries, lime slices and basil 
• For a longer drink, pour into tumblers, add some ice cubes and top up with sparkling elderflower water 

Aldi’s full spirit and sparkling range is available to buy in stores now. 

*Scottish and Welsh customers are not able to buy products that fall below the MUP. Any orders placed to Scottish and Welsh addresses which do not meet the requirements of MUP will be refunded.