DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day

DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day. Also, Happy World Cocktail Day!!

So when is World Cocktail Day? It is the 13th of May. Today is a global celebration of cocktails. How yummy!!

Do you like to make up your own cocktails? We do, here.

So celebrate World Cocktail Day with two vibrant DIY drinks that bring bar-quality flavour straight to your kitchen. Whether you enjoy tropical fruit notes or sparkling citrus refreshment, these easy recipes are perfect for a relaxed evening with friends.

Today I am sharing 2 fun cocktail for you to try out on World Cocktail Day from Sparkling Ice.

I have a Hokkaido Iced Tea and a Kiwi 76 recipe to share with you.

DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day

Hello friends, so how are you today?

DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day:

DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day.

Get ready to shake up your celebrations and toast to World Cocktail Day with some DIY cocktail ideas that are sure to impress.

Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or a novice bartender, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Try your hand at crafting a Hokkaido Iced Tea or experimenting with another different one a Kiwi 76 Cocktail.

Whether you prefer sweet, sour, or savoury, the possibilities are endless when it comes to mixing up your own cocktails.

So grab your shaker, gather your ingredients, and get ready to raise a glass to World Cocktail Day in style! Just grab you Cocktail Shaker and let’s go!

How To Make Hokkaido Iced Tea

How To Make Hokkaido Iced Tea:

Firstly, How To Make Hokkaido Iced Tea.

This colourful twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea delivers a smooth balance of citrus and tea-like depth.

Ingredients:

  • Peach Nectarine Sparkling Ice 30ml
  • Bombay Sapphire Gin 30ml
  • Lychee Juice 15ml
  • 1 Peach
  • Mint Leaves

How To Make:

  1. Cut peach into slices and put aside for garnish.
  2. Combine all three ingredients, pop into a cocktail shaker and shake.
  3. Pour into Julep Cup and topped with crushed ice.
  4. Add peach slices on top and garnish with mint leaves.
How To Make A Kiwi 76 Cocktail

How To Make A Kiwi 76 Cocktail:

Secondly, How To Make A Kiwi 76 Cocktail.

Inspired by the classic French 75, this fruity sparkling cocktail adds a fresh kiwi twist.

Ingredients:

  • Kiwi Strawberry Sparkling Ice 50ml
  • Premium Vodka 10ml
  • Lemon Juice 25ml
  • Orange Liqueur 15ml
  • Morello Cherry 1
  • Lemon peel

How To Make:

  1. Add vodka, lemon juice and orange liqueur in the cocktail shaker and shake.
  2. Strain into a chilled glass.
  3. Top with Kiwi Strawberry Sparkling Ice.
  4. Drop a morello cherry and lemon peel.

DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day:

DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day. Recipes c/o Sparkling Ice.

Sparkling Ice is sold at all major high street retailers including Sainsbury’s, Boots, Superdrug and WH Smith.

So will you be celebrating World Cocktail Day today? What are your favourite cocktails and your favourite ingredients in them?

Or do you like to keep your ingredients secret? Do you like to add ice and lots of fruit to them too? Or just a few different ingredients to make them tasty?

Try now or also pin for a later date.

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How To Make A Summer Pudding Prosecco Slush:

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Fancy making an adult Summer pudding prosecco slush drink? Full of Summer fruit, crushed ice, a bottle of prosecco and a few tbsps of caster sugar. How yummy!?

This slush would be perfectly severed up at any Summer party or BBQ you may be hosting.

How To Make A Summer Pudding Prosecco Slush. So yummy.

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Passion Fruit Bellini Cocktails:

Fifth, Passion Fruit Bellini Cocktails.

Elevate your week with a touch of tropical paradise! Indulge in the vibrant flavours of Passion Fruit Bellini Cocktails – also a perfect fusion of bubbly and exotic passion fruit flavours.

Discover how to make this refreshing, Instagram-worthy drink that’s sure to brighten your days. Cheers to a week of delicious delight!

Passion Fruit Bellini Cocktails. So good.

So what do you think?

4 Easy Cocktails To Make At Home

DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day:

DIY Cocktail Ideas To Celebrate World Cocktail Day.

These cocktails are ideal for hosting a stylish celebration at home. Pair them with light appetisers, fresh fruit platters, or sushi for a festive atmosphere.

World Cocktail Day is all about creativity, flavour, and enjoying memorable drinks with great company. Cheers to mixing something special yourself.

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Whether hosting a gathering or treating loved ones, these recipes also promise to raise any afternoon with warmth, laughter, and tasty delights.

Pin me for a spark of inspiration that ignites your imagination and fuels your creativity. Afternoon Tea Pinterest Board. So many ideas.

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The Perfect Passion Fruit Martini for Afternoon Brunch:

The Perfect Passion Fruit Martini for Afternoon Brunch.

This cocktail pairs wonderfully with brunch favourites such as avocado toast, smoked salmon bagels, fresh fruit platters, and light pastries.

Its tangy sweetness complements savory dishes while keeping the palate refreshed throughout the afternoon. For outdoor brunch gatherings, the Passion Fruit Martini becomes more than just a drink, it becomes part of the summer mood itself.

An island summer is all about slowing down, enjoying warm sunshine, and savoring simple pleasures.

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2 Comments

  1. 29 May 2026 / 07:45

    Two vibrant DIY drinks that bring bar-quality flavour straight to your kitchen. Whether you enjoy tropical fruit notes or sparkling citrus refreshment, these easy recipes are perfect for a relaxed evening with friends.

  2. Heather{Our Life In a Click}
    13 May 2017 / 12:59

    I didn't know it was World Cocktail Day. How fun! I mostly drink wine but if I have a cocktail, it's usually a margarita.