We’re ready to welcome in the warmer months with Giggles and a limited edition range of cocktails with a flavour to suit every sipping mood, courtesy of our fabulous house Squidologist! Meet our Spring Sips: cocktail-of-the-moment Paloma, the Flirtini – a vodka and raspberry infused tipple – and Thai Breeze – a citrusy treat for gin-lovers. Not forgetting the joy of a refreshing alcohol-free drink on a hot summer’s day, we’re shining a light on our heavenly Lychee Angel. Our Spring Sips are from £6.50 and will be available in all Giggling Squid restaurants from 1st April to 26th May.
Paloma Cocktail Recipe
In the spirit of sharing the Giggles, we’re including the cocktail recipe for one of our Spring Sips – the fabulous Paloma – so you can enjoy recreating it at home. The Paloma is a long time Mexican favourite which has suddenly become the cocktail on everyone’s lips. To make a classic Paloma, you must include these three core ingredients – tequila, lime juice and grapefruit. With a sweet-sour hit, a dash of saltiness and bitter hint (much like the flavours of Thai food!), it’s made for sunnier days. And we love its pretty sunset shade of pinks and yellows.
Ingredients (for pink block):
50ml El Sueno Tequila Gold
25ml grapefruit juice
12.5ml lime juice
15ml maple syrup / honey /Agave
50ml London Essence Pink Grapefruit Soda
We’ve listed the ingredients we use in our Giggling Squid restaurants but feel free to substitute with your favourite brands.
Method:
First, chill your highball glass. In a shaker, add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice and whichever sweetener you’re using (honey, maple syrup or agave). Give it a good shake and then pour through a small strainer into your chilled glass. Top with pink grapefruit soda – we’re using London Essence Pink Grapefruit Soda as we love the flavour profile. Finish with a theatrical flourish and garnish of a sprig of mint and a fine wedge of fresh grapefruit. Sip and savour.
