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How to find your star sign cocktail

Whether you believe in astrology or not, drinking for your star sign can be a great way to discover new cocktails. We’ve studied the stars, consulted the zodiac and worked out just what cocktail will work for each star sign. Let us know whether our star sign cocktails rang true for you!

Aries: March 21 – April 19

Dynamic, confident and often impulsive, Aries are the most positive and loyal members of the zodiac. For them, we’ve chosen Union Square, a sweet cocktail with a lively kick.

Union Square 

Union Square cocktail
  • 50 ml gin
  • 3 strawberries plus one for garnish
  • 15ml lime juice
  • 10ml lemon juice
  • 20ml agave nectar or simple syrup
  • Basil sprigs

Union Square Method

Muddle three strawberries with the basil until well blended in a cocktail shaker before adding all the other ingredients. Top with ice and shake.  Strain into a martini glass and garnish with the reserved strawberry.

Taurus: April 20 – May 20

Taurus' are reliable and they enjoy life to the fullest.! Taureans enjoy relaxing environments, sensual pleasures and delicious flavours. Comfort and luxury are their essential requirements. That’s why we think that the White Russian is the perfect cocktail to epitomise their nature. 

White Russian

  • 60ml vodka
  • 30ml coffee liqueur
  • 30ml single cream
  • Freshly grated nutmeg

Method for a White Russian

Shake the vodka and coffee liqueur in an ice filled cocktail shaker. Strain into an ice-filled short glass. Lightly whip the single cream and pour onto the cocktail over the back of a spoon to make it float. Dust with nutmeg.

Gemini: May 21 – June 21

The twins, Castor and Pollux, who govern Gemini, are responsible for the two sides of the Gemini character. Geminis can blend into different groups, and while they love to be in the limelight, they also have a deep tendency to solitude. For them, the whiskey sour encapsulates their double-sided nature in a glass.

Whiskey Sour

  • 50ml bourbon
  • 35ml lemon juice
  • 15ml sugar syrup
  • ½ fresh egg white
  • Angostura bitters

Whiskey Sour Method

Put bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup and egg white in an ice-free shaker. Dry-shake for about 30 seconds to allow the egg white to form a meringue. Add ice and shake again for 15–20 seconds to chill. 

Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a couple of drops of Angostura bitters. 

Cancer: June 22 – July 22

Typical Cancer traits? Nurturing, protective, sentimental and with a joyous sense of humour. Cancer, the crab, is equally at home on land and in the sea, meaning that Cancerians are natural mixers and minglers. 

That’s why we’ve chosen our Palace Punch as the ideal cocktail. It’s a summer recipe, which fits with the Cancer birthdates. It will easily please the crowd that Cancers usually have around them.

Palace Punch - per person

cocktail Palace Punch

Our Palace Punch Method

Fill a jug with ice and pour in 50ml gin for each guest. Drop in a few chunks of watermelon and a lime wheel for each person. Then top with Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon mixer and stir. Pour into glasses and garnish each one with a sprig of mint. 

Leo: July 23 – August 22

What cocktail could we choose for the confident, drama-loving, generous and big-hearted Leos except The Lion’s Tail? 

The prohibition was likely the cause of this drink's invention.  When they stopped producing Allspice Dram in the 1980’s the drink slid out of popularity. 

But now it’s back, and this cocktail is the perfect rich and spicy counterpart to the huge personality of the Leo star sign.

The Lion’s Tail

  • 60ml bourbon
  • 15ml Allspice Dram
  • 15ml lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Orange peel

The Lion’s Tail Method

Put the bourbon, Allspice Dram, lime juice, simple syrup and bitters into an ice filled shaker. Shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Squeeze the orange peel, skin side down, over the top of the drink to express the essential oils and then throw the peel away.

Virgo: August 23 – September 22

If you want to get it done, give it to a Virgo to do! 

Meticulous and single-minded, practical and loyal. Virgos are wonderful friends, partners and workmates, but they need a cocktail that can keep up with their ‘can do’ attitude. This is why we think their perfect pair is an espresso Martini.

Espresso Martini

  • 35ml coffee liqueur
  • 35ml fresh espresso
  • 30ml vodka
  • Coffee beans

Espresso Martini Method

Chill a Martini glass. Place the vodka, coffee liqueur and hot espresso into an iced cocktail shaker and shake until well chilled. Using hot coffee creates a creamy head. Strain into the chilled glass and top with a couple of coffee beans. 

Libra: September 23 – October 23

Libra is such an interesting sign! 

The set of scales is the only inanimate object in the zodiac. This represents Libra’s love of balance, symmetry and beauty. They tend to have very good taste, but may not be willing to work that hard to obtain their desires. 

For Libra, we’ve chosen a Cosmopolitan - the perfect blend of strong and sweet, elegance and power and so, so easy to make!

Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan cocktail
  • 45ml vodka
  • 20ml orange liqueur
  • 30ml cranberry juice 
  • 10ml lime juice 

Cosmopolitan Method

Shake all the ingredients well in an iced cocktail shaker and strain into a martini glass.

Scorpio: October 24 – November 21

Oh Scorpio the star sign with a sting! Passionate and strong-willed, Scorpio is also prone to waiting, plotting and sometimes lashing out a little! Your average Scorpio is complicated and may frighten some people with their depth and power. 

We’ve chosen the Dark & Stormy as their signature cocktail. And like the Scorpio, we’ve got a twist on the cocktail, just for you!

Dark & Stormy

Dark & Stormy

Dark & Stormy Method

Put the rum and lime juice into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously as dark rum needs an extra shake to combine well. Strain into an ice-filled tall glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish with a mint sprig.

For a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail, try a Dark & Spicy!

Non-Alcoholic Dark & Spicy

Non-Alcoholic Dark & Spicy Method

Fill a tall glass with plenty of ice. Pour in your Caleno Dark & Spicy & a good squeeze of lime juice

Top up with Double Dutch Ginger Ale and garnish with a wedge of lime

Sagittarius: November 22 – December 21

Sagittarius, a fire sign, is another blend: half human, half horse (aka a centaur). Its traits are also a blend: curiosity and intensity, adaptability and stubbornness. 

Fully armed with a bow, and total suckers for a hard luck story. They’re trail-blazers, explorers and finders of the best new venues. And their cocktail? It’s the Bow and Arrow, obvs!

Bow and Arrow

  • 30ml bourbon
  • 30ml mezcal
  • 15ml pineapple juice
  • 15ml lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup

Bow and Arrow Method

Put all ingredients in an iced cocktail strainer, shake for ten seconds and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Capricorn: December 22 – January 19

The ‘father’ of the zodiac, Capricorns like simplicity, but they love to be in charge. 

Given a leadership role, they tend to shine, and with their preference for all things down to earth. They are perfectly suited to an Old Fashioned - a cocktail that’s simple, direct and to the point. 

Old Fashioned

  • 60ml Scotch whisky
  • 2 tsp sugar syrup
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Dash of water
  • Orange slice

Old Fashioned Method 

Muddle the sugar, bitters and water in a small tumbler. Fill the glass with ice and stir in the whisky. Garnish with an orange slice.

Aquarius: January 20 – February 18

Innovative, independent and open-minded. Aquarians love to discover new things and respond to the unique and creative in life. For them, a Limoncherry is the ideal drink. It combines subtle delicious flavours in a creative fashion to offer new tastes with every sip.

Limoncherry

Limoncherry Method

Pour your Limoncello into a tall glass over ice. Top with Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon. Stir gently. Garnish with 3 maraschino cherries and a slice of lemon peel.

Pisces: February 19 – March 20

The water sign Pisces is empathetic and romantic, fascinated by mysticism and highly imaginative. On the downside, Pisces just doesn’t forget. If you fall out with one of them, they’ll dig up every past misdeed and difference of opinion to wave in your face. 

Given this facet of the Pisces personality, we think Neptune’s Wrath is the perfect cocktail for a Pisces. Stormy seas but beautiful scenery!

Neptune’s Wrath

  • 45ml gin
  • 8ml absinthe
  • 20ml lemon juice
  • 20ml simple syrup
  • 8ml green chartreuse 
  • Half an egg white (or 15ml aqua faba)

Neptune’s Wrath Method 

Put all the ingredients except the green chartreuse in a dry cocktail shaker. Shake to emulsify the egg white/aqua faba. Then shake again with ice before straining into a chilled cocktail glass. Put the green chartreuse into a jigger and set light to it before pouring it into the top of the glass. 

What Star Sign Are You? 

Do you think we’ve matched up your star sign and your perfect cocktail? Let us know what cocktail you think associates with your star sign.

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