Lime lovers, this one’s for you!
We’re celebrating bold citrus energy this summer, with the launch of our brand new Lime Moonshine! Sharp, zesty, and made for mixing, O’Donnell Lime seamlessly blends the bright flavours of lime and grapefruit with a cooling cucumber twist, rounded off with fine juniper notes.
This one is for long summer nights and hot lazy days. Drinks with friends and soaking up great memories.
And, what better way to celebrate the launch of the flavour of the summer, than with the ultimate list of lime based cocktails?
We’ve picked six of the best, and now we’re ready to give these classic cocktails a Moonshine makeover.
Get ready to rediscover your favourite cocktail, as it’s never tasted before!
1. Moonshine Mojito
Cool, fresh mint meets Lime Moonshine magic
Dating all the way back to 16th century Cuba, the Mojito is a classic summer cocktail, steeped in history and Caribbean cool.
To give your classic Mojito a Moonshine makeover, swap out the rum and bring in O’Donnell Vodka and a generous measure of our Lime Moonshine!
Ingredients:
- 100ml Lime Moonshine
- 50ml O’Donnell Vodka
- 50ml Soda Water
- 12.5ml Sugar Syrup
- Fresh Mint
- Lime (Segment)
Method:
Muddle fresh mint and sugar syrup in a glass. Once muddled, add ice to the glass and pour over the Vodka and Lime Moonshine. Top with soda (to taste) and stir. Garnish with fresh mint and/or a slice of lime.
Mojitos made easy! Check out our new O’Donnell Moonshine Mojito cocktail box!
2. Lime Moonshine Margarita (The Spicy Rita)
She’s bold, fiery & packs a Moonshine punch!
Ditch the tequila, there’s a new fiery queen in town, and her name is Rita! Who doesn’t love the refreshing tang of a Margarita? And with the current trend for Margaritas with a spicy kick looking like it’s here to stay, we thought it was about time we introduced you to our friend Rita!
Ingredients:
- 100ml Lime Moonshine
- 50ml O’Donnell Vodka
- Tajin Seasoning
- Fresh Lime/Lime Juice
Method:
Sprinkle Tajin seasoning onto a small plate. Rim a glass with lime juice and dip into the seasoning to give a Tajin rim. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, Lime Moonshine, O’Donnell Vodka, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Shake until the liquid is cloudy and the outside of the shaker is cool to the touch. Strain into the prepared glass, over ice, and garnish with a slice of lime.
Bring some fire home! The Spicy Rita Cocktail Box!
3. Moonshine Daiquiri
Sweet, sharp, and seriously sippable
Another legendary Cuban cocktail, and favourite of historical icons including Ernest Hemingway and John F. Kennedy, the Classic Daiquiri needs no introduction. So, instead, allow us to introduce you to the Moonshine Daiquiri.
Ingredients:
- 60ml O’Donnell Vodka
- 30ml Lime
- 30ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Tsp Fine Sugar or 20ml Sugar Syrup
Method:
Add the Lime Moonshine, O’Donnell Vodka and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until the outsides of the shaker are cold. For a sweeter mix add fine sugar or sugar syrup . Strain into an ice-cold coupe glass and thank us later.
4. Gangster’s Gimlet
Gin? Nah. Go moonshine.
Keep the spirit, lose the gin. Our Gimlet recipe, has all the simplicity and refreshing flavour of this prohibition era classic, but has been reimagined with our Lime Moonshine. It’s tart, refined, and full of attitude.
Ingredients:
- 120ml Lime Moonshine
- 30ml O’Donnell Vodka
- Simple Syrup (Optional)
- Lime to Garnish
Method
Add the Lime Moonshine and O’Donnell Vodka to a shaker with ice (with the syrup if desired), and shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, and garnish with a wheel of fresh lime.
5. The Moonshine Mule (Newly Upgraded)
Spicy, zingy, and with a new Moonshine upgrade
Taking its name from the generous kick of vodka it delivers, we’ve given our take on the classic Moscow Mule a new upgrade and, you guessed it, added more moonshine!
Ingredients:
- 60ml O’Donnell Vodka
- 60ml O’Donnell Lime
- 60ml Ginger Beer
- Cucumber to Garnish
Method:
Add the Vodka and Lime Moonshine to a glass with ice and stir until mixed. Top with ginger beer to taste and garnish with cucumber ribbons.
6. Caipirinha Twist
A Brazilian icon, reborn under the light of the Moon(shine)
No cachaça? No problem. Muddle lime wedges with sugar and top with Lime Moonshine for a rustic, zesty cocktail that brings the sunshine.
Ingredients:
- 90ml O’Donnell Vodka
- 30ml O’Donnell Lime
- 2 Limes
- 5 Tsp Caster Sugar
Method:
Cut one of the limes into wedges and muddle with sugar in a jug, releasing as much of the juice as possible and mixing to form a syrup. Discard the peel and put the sugar and lime syrup into a glass with ice. Pour over the vodka and O’Donnell Lime, and garnish with wedges of the second lime - enjoy!
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