If there was a season that was made for cocktails and mocktails, it would be summer.  Ocean Spray® Cranberry juice drinks are the perfect mixers for your favourite summertime drinks, so why not rediscover versatile cranberry juice and blast those taste buds with a ‘spot on’ blend of crisp, clean tasting cranberries in a thirst quenching summer-inspired drink, perfect for al fresco get-togethers with friends and family.

Ocean Spray carefully selects and blends its ruby-red ripe cranberries grown by a cooperative of cranberry farmers with more than 90 years of tradition and experience, ensuring the quality of its products.

And for those seeking a lighter option, Ocean Spray® Cranberry No Added Sugar is only 16 calories per 200ml glass and is suitable for those wishing to lower their sugar consumption.

Ocean Spray® Cranberry Classic, Cranberry No Added Sugar and Cranberry & Raspberry (a refreshing and tasty fusion of the juice from cranberries, raspberries and grapes) juice drinks are available from the juice aisle in UK supermarkets and convenience stores (1 litre, RRP £1.80).

Ocean Spray® has joined forces with Andy Clarke, TV presenter and author of Home Bar, to create a bevy of insta-worthy summer cocktails (and mocktails!) to get the party started and keep you cool on a sweltering hot day.

Why not give one of his new creations a try:

Raspberry & Cranberry Martini (serves 2)

4 parts (200ml) Ocean Spray Cranberry & Raspberry

3 parts (150ml) Vodka (or Gin)

2 parts (100ml) Dry White Vermouth

Handful of Ice

6 Raspberries & 2 Sprigs of Thyme to garnish

Method

Put all liquid ingredients into a shaker with the ice. Fix the lid of the shaker tightly on and shake for 20 seconds (or until your hands can feel the cold). Strain into Martini Glasses and garnish each glass with a raspberry-laden a sprig of thyme and serve.

More Ocean Spray cocktail and mocktail suggestions are available here.