The sun has finally started to shine through like the South of France, the new garden smoker has been lit, the guests are turning up… Twiggy… Kate Moss… Giorgio… so just what on Earth are you going to serve them? They don’t drink tap water… They’re not boring old, toilet going, tap water drinkers sweetie… no. They want a proper hard kick from something classy, sophisticated and absolutely fabulous.
These Ab Fab inspired cocktails have been compiled by the hard drinkers at Stoli to help you enjoy the summer, even if you do have ordinary friends like Twiglet, Kate Moses and George!
THE STOLI BOLLI
Arguably the most famous and fabulous cocktail inspired by the film, ‘The Stoli Bolli’ is fit for any glamorous occasion:
35ml Stolichnaya premium vodka
1 white sugar cube
2 drops lavender bitters
60ml Bollinger® champagne
Garnish: Rose petal
Add drops of bitters onto the sugar cube and place into a chilled champagne flute. Pour over Stoli and gently crush the sugar cube. Top with Bollinger champagne, stir gently and garnish with a rose petal. Serve Immediately.
THE GLITTERATI
‘The Glitteratti’, a zesty twist on a classic, guaranteed to add a touch of Patsy and Edina style to your evening:
25ml Salted Karamel Stolichnaya premium vodka
25ml lemon juice
Garnish: Apple
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass
THE BOMBSHELL
Start the evening in true Ab Fab fashion with ‘The Bombshell’ cocktail:
50ml Stolichnaya premium vodka
25ml lemon juice
12.5ml Gomme
4-6 fresh raspberries
50ml Sparkling water
Garnish: Raspberries
Pour all ingredients over ice in a glass, top with sparkling water and garnish