VKAT ORIGINAL
Multi-award winning VKAT Original is known for its smooth, subtle character and crisp, clean finish. Enjoy it over ice, with your favourite mixer, or as the perfect base for cocktails.
DELICIOUS MIXER AND PERFECT FOR COCKTAILS
Try it on ice with your mixer of choice. It’s refreshingly surprising and surprisingly refreshing. Explore our recipes below: Watermelon Mint Mojito, Pink Dragon Lemonade, Lychee Blossom, Madras, Jungle Bird, Bay Breeze, Kiwi Caprioska, Cucumber Mint Cooler
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WATERMELON MINT MOJITO
This variation on a classic is all about fresh ingredients. Enjoy this refreshing drink with friends on a hot summer’s day!
INGREDIENTS | Serves 4
- 150ml VKAT Original
- Watermelon
- 12 mint leaves
- Juice of one lime
- 30ml simple syrup
- Lemon, lime and mint to garnish
DIRECTIONS
Add watermelon pieces, mint leaves and lime juice to cocktail shaker and muddle. Fill shaker with ice, add simple syrup and VKAT Original. Shake until ice cold. Half fill glasses with fresh ice, pour contents of shaker into glasses (do not strain). Top with chilled soda water and garnish with watermelon, lime and mint.
PINK DRAGON LEMONADE
Take your Pink Lemonade to the next level with this easy four ingredient #fridayswithdivas recipe. We used sugar free lemonade for a super low carb treat!
INGREDIENTS | Serves 1
- 45ml VKAT Original
- 20g Pink dragonfruit pieces (fresh or frozen)
- 15ml Lime juice
- 120ml Lemonade
DIRECTIONS
Muddle pink dragonfruit in glass. Add ice, then VKAT Original, lime juice and lemonade. Garnish with fresh dragonfruit.
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LYCHEE BLOSSOM
The Lychee Blossom has beautiful flavours of lychee, rose and elderflower. A delicious cocktail for any occasion!
INGREDIENTS | Serves 1
- 30ml VKAT Original
- 30ml Lychee syrup
- 15ml Rose & elderflower cordial
- 1/2 tsp Rose water
- Elderflower tonic water
- Dried Rose petals & lychee skewer to garnish
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients except tonic water to cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Strain into coupe glass, top with tonic water and garnish with lychee skewer and dried rose petals.
MADRAS
This cocktail is named for the Indian fabric which had its origins in Chennai, formerly known as Madras. Easy to make, you can dress it up with a creative garnish.
INGREDIENTS | Serves 1
- 45ml VKAT Original
- 45ml Cranberry juice
- 45ml Orange juice
- 20ml Lime juice (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Rim glass with lime juice and raw sugar, set aside. Add ingredients to cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake then pour into glass over fresh ice. Garnish with orange peel and edible flowers. Enjoy!
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JUNGLE BIRD
Transport yourself to paradise with this fruity and refreshing cocktail. The Jungle Bird is full of sweet and tart tropical flavours of pineapple, passionfruit and lime.
INGREDIENTS | Serves 1
- 45ml VKAT Original
- 15ml Orange Glades
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 45ml Pineapple juice
- 15ml Lime juice
- 15ml Passionfruit Puree
- Pineapple leaves and edible flowers for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Add ingredients to a shaker with a handful of ice. Shake vigorously, then strain into an old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with pineapple leaves and an edible flower.
BAY BREEZE
This is an easy to make, yet tasty and refreshing cocktail to enjoy any time. Use freshly pressed pineapple juice if you have it!
INGREDIENTS | Serves 1
- 60ml VKAT Original
- 120ml fresh pineapple juice
- 45ml Cranberry juice
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake until chilled and pour over fresh ice. Garnish with pineapple or edible flowers from your garden. Cheers!
KIWI CAPRIOSKA
This tasty riff on a classic Caprioska goes down a treat!
INGREDIENTS | Serves 1
- 60g Kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
- 60ml VKAT Original
- 1 1/2 Tsp sugar
- 6 torn mint leaves
- 1/2 Lime
- Sparkling water
DIRECTIONS
Muddle kiwi fruit, lime, sugar and mint leaves. Add VKAT Original and ice and shake till well chilled. Double strain into glass over fresh ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with kiwi fruit and lime.
CUCUMBER MINT COOLER
Deliciously refreshing, this drink is perfect for entertaining in style.
INGREDIENTS | Serves 1
- 60ml VKAT Original
- 15ml Lime juice
- 15ml Simple syrup
- Half a small cucumber, chopped
- 6 mint leaves
- 100ml Sparkling water
DIRECTIONS
Add ingredients to cocktail shaker with a handful of ice. Shake until ice cold. Double strain into tall glass prepared with cucumber ribbon and fresh ice. Top up with sparkling water and garnish with lime wedge and sprig of mint.
