5 More Fun Cocktails to Try This Weekend

Are you well and truly stuck in a beer-rut, and vodka and orange rut or a cider rut? If you’re willing to branch out and try different London nightclubs, but not have a different drink, then you’re truly missing out. The one thing that remains good old-fashioned fun in this furiously fast technological world is a cocktail night at your favorite London nightclub with the girls… here are some of the most delicious and not-to-be-ignored drinks to try this Saturday!

Peppermint Stick

Peppermint drinks (and indeed, anything that a little candy-cane like or Christmas-themed) have been really popular this year. Unlike the peppermint schnapps flavoured candy cane martini, this is a rich and creamy drink using crème de cacao, rich cream and peppermint schnapps poured over ice.

Orgasm

If you ask someone else to order this drink for you, be prepared to trade innuendoes, hints and cheeky winks for a while before you get to start your drink! It's just a shot of Irish cream mixed with peppermint schnapps … and if you don't do well on strong alcohol tastes or sugary drinks, it's not recommended! A variation uses Amaretto, coffee liqueur and Irish cream in a shot glass, or you can have a 'Multiple Orgasm', which uses Cointreau and Galliano along with Irish Cream.

Shirley Temple

If you're a designated driver, or have volunteered to make sure that your friends get home in their taxi or train safely, order a Shirley Temple to feel that you aren't missing out on anything at your London nightclub. Ginger ale, grenadine, lime juice, a maraschino cherry and orange slice make you feel special … but not tipsy.

Alabama Slammer

Ready to work out some frustrations from the week at your favorite nightclub in London? An Alabama Slammer will help you let loose. Sloe gin, amaretto, Southern Comfort and lemon juice create a rich drink with a lot of kick!

Pina Colada

There's a reason that entire songs have been written about this drink! It's sweet, it's sharp, it's summery and a lot of fun. They are easy to make at home as well - 4 ounces of pineapple juice mixed with 1.5 ounces of coconut cream and 1.5 ounces of gold rum. Garnish it with a cherry and pineapple stick, and pour it into a Collins glass.