GREEN EYES: Mark Ruffalo

Bruce Banner - portrayed by the normally laconic Ruffalo in box office biggie, Avengers Assemble -  has a disturbing tendency to rage. This cocktail’s lurid green hue should remind Ruffalo what can happen when, like Banner, one loses one’s cool. The alcohol slug might settle frayed nerves, but drink too many and those empty calories could turn you into The Incredible Bulk.

Make it...In a highball glass with ice, layer 2 parts orange juice and a squeeze of lemon over 1 part Absolut Citron. Float 1 part Bols Blue Curacao on top. Garnish with green apple slice.

   

Drink it...Test the barman’s knowledge at Zenna W1; London Cocktail Club W1; Happiness Forgets N1; Alma de Cuba, Liverpool; Tiki Bar, Glasgow; Hula, Manchester.    

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MINT JULEP: The Puppini Sisters

The vintage frock rockin’ ‘Sisters’ hit London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire tonight. The ladies’  brand of  Bei Mir Bist Du Schön retro glamour lends itself to this classic Kentucky cooler that’s mandatory for Southern belles. Sip it this summer by the pool: floral print one-piece bathing suit, winged diamanté shades and gold mules optional.

Make it...Gently muddle 12 fresh mint leaves and ¾ shot sugar syrup (gomme) in a tall glass. Add 3 shots of bourbon and crushed ice. Stir and fill glass to rim with more crushed ice. Garnish with a sprig. Sip through a straw.

Drink it...Nightjar EC1; The Lexington N1; Blues Kitchen NW3; Rockwell SW1; Trof NQ, Manchester; Mesmerist, Brighton; Hummingbird, Leeds; Tigerlily, Edinburgh. 

CAMPIRINHA: Harry Derbridge

What drink might former TOWIE star Harry order as the vapid vajazzleds convene to celebrate his 18th birthday at his big fake-tan-tastic bash ‘dahn’ Sugar Hut in Brentwood, tonight? Leafing through the excellent Difford’s Cocktails # 9 guide for inspiration,  I chanced on campirihna, an appropriately fruity sip based on Italy’s favourit aperitif. ‘Camp ‘arry?  No? Shut up!’

Make it...muddle together with ice, ½ fresh lime and ¼ fresh ruby grapefruit cut into wedges. Add 2 shots Campari and ½ shot gomme. 

Drink it...Demand it at the following fine bars. Sugar Hut, Brentwood; V Bar Colchester; Harry’s Bar London EC4 and EC2; Mojo Leeds, Liverpool & Manchester; St Jude’s, Glasgow. 

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