Two Fruity Cocktails to Transport you to the Tropics

There are a few things that, at first bite, smell or look, can transport you straight to a sun-drenched beach chair somewhere tropical, the sound of a ukulele strumming in the background.

A coconut mango Weiss bar is one; Banana Boat sunscreen is another. But the scent of a just-cut passionfruit, a juicy wedge of watermelon or the sweet flesh of a Calypso mango? They’re about as synonymous with warm weather as it gets. 

It’s why we find ourselves keenly, as soon as the days start to heat up, checking the grocery store for the first tropical fruits of the season. After all, there may be no more delightful way to spend an afternoon than by sipping on an icy cocktail that celebrates the best of spring’s bounty. 

In the spirit of spring sips, we’ve rounded up two cocktails that put seasonal fruit front and centre. Taking tropical flavours and levelling them up with the help of a few unexpected spirits and garnishes, these cocktails will become your go-to tipples for spring entertaining. Whether your interest is piqued by a Strawberry and Basil Negroni, or a Grilled Pineapple Margarita has your name all over it, all you have to do is shake or stir, sit back and imagine yourself in some far-flung tropical destination. The best bit? It costs a lot less than a return flight.