You might be surprised to discover that though many cocktails are based on fruits and veggies, some may include non-vegan ingredients such as eggs, honey, or cream. And even dyes extracted from insects for making cocktails taste better.
But don't worry, you can keep your cocktails vegan by switching non-vegan ingredients up into vegan ones. For example, you can substitute cream with coconut or almond milk so it’ll still have that creamy edge. Or add aquafaba instead of egg white to bring the structure to your sour. It's a vegan egg substitute from chickpea. There's no need to deny yourself pleasures.
If you're looking for some vegan cocktail recipes to try out, look no further. We've got five delicious recipes that will definitely hit the spot. Whether you're in the mood for something fruity or a little more spicey, we've got you covered. So go ahead and give one of these recipes a try – we promise you won't be disappointed. Cheers!
Pink Brighton Fizz / Royale
Recipe - Brighton Gin
This one's a riff on a classic Gin Fizz but with a smokey, punchy and pink Brighton twist.
Ingredients
- 40ml Brighton Gin Seaside Strength
- 20ml mezcal
- 25 ml fresh lime juice
- 7.5 ml sugar syrup
- 7.5 ml grenadine syrup
Method
Shake the ingredients with ice, fine strain into a glass filled with ice. Then top up with either soda water (= fizz) or even English Sparkling wine (= royale) and enjoy.
Dark and Stormy
Who doesn't love a good Dark and Stormy? This classic drink is the perfect mix of sweet and strong, and we've got the perfect vegan recipe for you. Trust us, this one's a real crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 60ml Dark Matter Spiced Rum
- 20ml lime juice
- 10ml sugar syrup
- 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
Method
Shake all 4 ingredients and pour over ice cube in a highball, Top up with ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge.
The Evening Express
Recipe - Sapling Spirits
Sapling vodka is a delicate and smooth spirit with herbaceous, citrusy notes. It pairs well in cold brew coffee and vanilla extract to give you that refreshing tipple on those spring evenings spent enjoying time with friends!
Ingredients
- 25 ml - Sapling vodka
- 15ml - cold brew coffee
- 1 dash vanilla extract
- 2ml - Demerara sugar
- 125ml - soda water
Method
Combine vodka, coffee and sugar in a rocks glass. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add vanilla extract and top up with soda.
Whisky Six
Recipe - Nc'nean
Whisky six is simple and refreshing way to enjoy Nc'nean organic single malt whisky. This whisky is a smooth and elegant libation, with flavours of citrus, peach, apricot and spice.
Ingredients
- 2 parts Nc’nean (50ml)
- 4 parts soda water (100ml)
- Mint sprig to garnish
Method
Fill a glass with cubed ice and add all the ingredients. Gently stir then garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
Nuet Lemonade
Recipe - Nuet
Nuet Dry Aquavit is a wonderful gin substitute made from potato-based spirit and botanicals, including caraway blackcurrant, and grapefruit peel. Tastes just amazing when mixed with a high quality lemonade and a squeeze of grapefruit. Give it a try.
Ingredients
- 40ml Nuet Dry Aquavit
- 120ml high-quality lemonade
- A squeeze of grapefruit
- Rosemary and seasonal berries for garnish
Method
Fill your glass with ice. Add Nuet Aquavit and lemonadel. Squeeze in the juice from a slice of grapefruit, and toss it in. Garnish with rosemary and fresh seasonal berries or any other garnish that you like and enjoy your Nuet moment.
