Toast to You: Easy to Make Cocktails at Home this Singles’ Day
Who needs roses and candlelit dinners when you’ve got ice, a shaker, and zero drama?
This Singles’ Day, it’s all about celebrating the one person who deserves your full attention — you.
Whether you’re dancing in your PJs, catching up with your favourite series, or FaceTiming friends for a virtual toast, nothing sets the vibe like fun and easy cocktails you can whip up at home.
Forget waiting around for someone else to clink glasses with. From cognac connoisseurs to whisky fans and gin lovers, there’s a cocktail here with your name on it. Grab your favourite bottle and raise a glass to doing things on your own terms!
1. Martell Berry Cooler Bliss
Why settle for basic when you can have berries and brandy in one fabulous glass?
The Martell Berry Cooler is light, fruity, and just bougie enough to remind you that Single’s Day is all about treating yourself.
Ingredients to make the Martell Berry Cooler:
- 45ml Martell Cordon Bleu
- 15ml apricot liqueur
- 90ml sparkling water
- A handful of fresh raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries
- Ice cubes
How to make the Martell Berry Cooler:
- Fill a tall highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the Martell, apricot liqueur, and sparkling water.
- Stir gently to let the flavours mingle without losing that fizz.
- Garnish with a handful of fresh berries, and serve immediately.
2. Regal Martini Spritz
If you’re raising a glass this Single’s Day, it better come with bubbles and a splash of flair. The Regal Martini Spritz takes a peachy martini and levels it up with whisky, lemon sorbet, and a sparkling finish. It’s fruity, flirty, and just the right amount of extra.
Ingredients to make the Regal Martini Spritz:
- 15ml Chivas Regal 18
- 15ml peach liqueur
- 1 scoop lemon sorbet
- Champagne, to top
How to make the Regal Martini Spritz:
- Take your lemon sorbet out of the freezer five minutes early for an easy scoop.
- Add the sorbet straight into a martini glass.
- Pour in Chivas Regal 18 and peach liqueur.
- Top generously with champagne for that sparkling finish.
- Serve chilled.
3. Tanqueray Tonic with a Zesty Orange Twist
Sometimes the simplest drinks are the ones that steal the spotlight. This Tanqueray London Dry Gin and tonic gets a cheeky upgrade with a citrusy burst of orange peel.
Ingredients to make the Tanqueray Tonic with a Zesty Orange Twist:
- 50ml Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 150ml premium tonic water
- 1 wedge of lime
- 1 twist of orange peel
- Plenty of ice
How to make the Tanqueray Tonic with a Zesty Orange Twist:
- Fill a large copa glass with ice.
- Pour in 50ml of Tanqueray London Dry Gin.
- Top it off with 150ml of chilled tonic water.
- Stir lightly.
- Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and a twist of orange peel before serving.
- 2 tbsp Fundador Supremo 15
- 700ml orange juice
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 20–30 mint leaves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp whole cloves
- Zest of 1 orange and lemon
- 470ml Tempranillo red wine (try Penfolds Cellars Res Tempranillo McLaren Vale 2018)
- 2 tbsp crème de cassis or raspberry liqueur
- 4 mint leaves (for garnish)
How to make the Spiced Sangria:
- Mix the orange juice, lemon juice, sugar, mint, and spices in a pot over medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar fully melts.
- Remove from the stove, let it cool, and allow the flavours to blend for several hours (or overnight if you can wait).
- Once ready, strain out the spices and zest.
- In a pitcher, combine the spiced syrup with red wine, brandy, and crème de cassis.
- Give it a stir, chill well, and serve over ice with a sprig of mint.
Raise a Glass to Easy Mixes
Why complicate cocktail hour when fun and easy cocktails can be just as impressive?
Whether you’re crafting a refreshing single mixer drink for a quick midweek pick-me-up or experimenting with a fancier single mixer cocktail for Single’s Day, it all starts with having the right wine and spirits at hand.
That’s where online alcohol delivery makes life simpler. With iShopChangi, you can explore everything from premium gins to local alcohol favourites, ensuring your bar is always stocked. And with free delivery for orders over S$59, there’s no need to lug bottles of spirits back from the store — your next happy hour is just a few clicks away.
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