Shake Things Up With These Reimagined Alt-Mylk Cocktail Classics
We’ve come across a lot of weird ingredients to shake or stir into a cocktail here at Consommé from gin made from ants (yes, really) to banana peel (wasn’t the most a-peel-ing) and beyond, but one ingredient we’ve never seen is dairy-free milk alternatives… until now. Rude Health - the London-based innovator behind the best-selling Almond, Coconut, Hazelnut and pretty much any other nut refreshing milk alternatives have put their spin on these classic cocktails and we are 100% here for it. From a delicious dirty chai made with almond milk for that sweetened kick to an incredibly indulgent hazelnut espresso martini (warning: you will never go back to the original) there is something for everyone, regardless of their dietary requirements (most Rude Health drinks are gluten-free and nut-free too!). We’ve even thrown in our favourite mocktail variation: the Passion Fruit Mocktail that uses oat milk and fresh fruits for a truly imaginative thirst-quenching combination. Here’s how to make them at home.
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Dirty Chai
This Dirty Chai Cocktail is made with Rude Health’s Almond Drink and is 100% dairy-free and has a slightly spiced finish. Serves 2.
50ml Rude Health Almond Drink
6 Ice Cubes
30ml Vodka
25ml Chai-Tea, cooled down
70ml Espresso, cooled down
Pinch of Ground Anise
Method:
1. Pour Rude Healthy Almond Drink into a cocktail shaker
2. Add the ice cubes and the vodka, followed by the tea, espresso and anise.
3. Shake hard and divide into two cocktail glasses.
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Dairy-Free Piña Colada
This delicious dairy-free cocktail is made using Rude Health’s Coconut Drink and fresh pineapple juice for a truly tropical drink. For more delicious and unique Piña Colada recipes click here. Serves 2.
150ml Rude Health Coconut Drink
75ml Fresh Pineapple Juice, sieved
50ml Rum
6 Ice Cubes
Fresh Pineapple to garnish
Method:
1. Pour the pineapple juice and the rum into the cocktail shaker. Shake hard.
2. Add the Rude Health Coconut Drink into two cocktail glasses.
3. Add the ice cubes and then slowly add the pineapple-rum mix to the Coconut Drink.
4. Decorate each glass with a slice of fresh pineapple.
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Hazelnut Espresso Martini
A deliciously creamy take on a pure classic - this version uses Rude Health Hazelnut Drink for that added sweetness that you just have to try. Serves 2.
35ml Kahlua
70ml Coffee, cooled down
70ml Vodka
50ml Rude Health Hazelnut
1/2 Cup of Ice
Coffee Beans to garnish
Method:
1. Add all your ingredients and ice into your shaker
2. Shake well and pour into glasses.
3. Add coffee beans on top to garnish.
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Caramel Cocktail
A dreamy caramel concoction that is made with Tiger Nut Drink and is super creamy, super sweet and all-round moorish. Make sure to drink responsibly as this one feels more like a dessert than a cocktail. Serves 2.
80ml Rude Health Tiger Nut Drink
60ml Chocolate Sauce (plus extra for garnish)
30ml Rum
Pinch of Cinnamon
6 Ice Cubes
Method:
1. Pour the Rude Health Tiger Nut Drink into a cocktail shaker.
2. Add the chocolate sauce, rum, cinnamon and the ice cubes. Shake hard.
3. Decorate the two cocktail glasses with some chocolate sauce and pour the caramel cocktail into the glasses.
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Passion Fruit Mocktail
This non-alc drink is super fresh and super fruity making it the perfect refreshing summer drink. You’re going to love this one, which is made with Rude Health Oat milk for added goodness. Serves 2.
80ml Rude Health Oat Drink
200ml Fresh Apple Juice, sieved
The Pulp of 2 Passion Fruits
Juice of 1 Lemon
6 Ice Crubes
Fresh Mint, to garnish
Method:
1. Pour the Rude Health Oat Drink in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add the apple juice, passionfruit, lemon juice, and the ice cubes.
3. Shake hard and divide over two cocktail glasses
4. Put the fresh mint leaves on top.