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 Karibu! Welcome to Nairobi’s exquisite cocktail experience. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of shaking up your own cocktail, especially with the unique flavors of our city. Whether you’re hosting a soiree or simply unwinding, these ten homemade cocktail recipes will add a dash of Nairobi’s spirit to your happy hour.

Classic Margarita – Nairobi’s Signature Shake: 

Begin with Nairobi’s take on the Classic Margarita. A cocktail shake of Kenyan tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass, embodies the city’s bold flavors.

Classic Margarita – The Quintessential Cocktail Recipe:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Triple sec
  • 1 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Salt for rimming
  • Lime wedge for garnish
• Instructions: Rim a glass with salt. Shake tequila, triple sec, and lime juice with ice. Strain into the glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

Here is the Perfect Glass for Magarita Cocktails

Mojito – Nairobi’s Refreshing Stir: 

The Mojito, a beloved cocktail in Nairobi, offers a refreshing minty burst. Stir up this classic with a Nairobi twist, using local mint and rum for an authentic taste.

Mojito Recipe – Nairobi’s Minty Refresher:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz White rum
  • 1 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 oz Lime juice
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Sparkling water
  • Lime wheel for garnish
• Instructions: Muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice in a glass. Add rum and ice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with a lime wheel.

Here is the perfect glass for your mojitos

Moscow Mule – A Zesty Shake from Nairobi: 

Experience the zesty Moscow Mule with a cocktail shake that combines vodka and Nairobi’s fiery ginger beer, served in a traditional copper mug for that extra flair.

Moscow Mule – The Zesty Cocktail Classic:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Vodka
  • 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Lime wedge for garnish
• Instructions: Fill a copper mug with ice. Add vodka and lime juice, top with ginger beer, stir, and garnish with a lime wedge.

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Spicy Paloma – Nairobi’s Citrusy Cocktail Shake: 

Elevate your cocktail shake with Nairobi’s Spicy Paloma, blending tequila with grapefruit and a hint of jalapeño heat, capturing the city’s adventurous palate.

Spicy Paloma – A Cocktail Recipe with a Kick:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Tequila
  • 1 oz Grapefruit juice
  • 0.5 oz Lime juice
  • Dash of agave syrup
  • Jalapeño slices
  • Salt for rimming
  • Grapefruit slice for garnish
• Instructions: Shake tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave syrup, and jalapeño slices with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a grapefruit slice.

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Blackberry Bramble – Nairobi’s Berry Cocktail Creation: 

Shake up a Blackberry Bramble, a cocktail that showcases Nairobi’s lush blackberries, combined with gin and lemon for a visually stunning and deliciously sophisticated sip.

Blackberry Bramble – Nairobi’s Berry Cocktail Creation:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • Fresh blackberries
  • Lemon slice for garnish
• Instructions: Muddle blackberries with simple syrup and lemon juice in a glass. Add gin, stir well, add crushed ice, and garnish with blackberries and a lemon slice.

Old Fashioned – Nairobi’s Refined Cocktail Stir: 

The Old Fashioned, a cocktail staple in Nairobi, is a testament to the timeless elegance of a simple stir, highlighting the whiskey’s depth with a touch of sweetness.

Old Fashioned – The Cocktail Recipe That Stands the Test of Time:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Bourbon or rye whiskey
  • 1 Sugar cube
  • Bitters
  • Water
  • Orange twist for garnish
  • Cherry for garnish
• Instructions: Muddle sugar cube with bitters and water in a glass. Add whiskey and a large ice cube, stir gently, and garnish with an orange twist and a cherry.

Watermelon Cucumber Cooler – Nairobi’s Ultimate Cocktail Shake: 

For a cocktail shake that beats the Nairobi heat, blend fresh watermelon and cucumber for a Watermelon Cucumber Cooler, a hydrating and invigorating choice.

Watermelon Cucumber Cooler – A Refreshing Cocktail Blend:

• Ingredients:
  • Fresh watermelon chunks
  • Cucumber slices
  • 1 oz Lime juice
  • Splash of simple syrup
  • Cucumber wheel for garnish
• Instructions: Blend watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, and simple syrup until smooth. Strain into a glass filled with ice and garnish with a cucumber wheel.

Just the right glass for cucumber -melon cocktails

French 75 – Nairobi’s Sparkling Cocktail Stir: 

Toast to Nairobi’s elegance with a French 75, a sparkling cocktail that combines a gin shake with the effervescence of champagne, perfect for Nairobi’s celebratory moments.

French 75 – A Sparkling Cocktail Recipe for Celebrations:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Gin
  • 0.5 oz Fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz Simple syrup
  • Champagne or sparkling wine
  • Lemon twist for garnish
• Instructions: Shake gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a champagne flute, top with champagne, and garnish with a lemon twist.

Perfect Glass for French 75 Cocktails

Strawberry Basil Smash – A Fresh Nairobi Cocktail Shake: 

The Strawberry Basil Smash is a cocktail shake that marries Nairobi’s freshest strawberries with aromatic basil, creating a refreshing and crowd-pleasing favorite.

Strawberry Basil Smash – A Fresh Cocktail Recipe from Nairobi:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Vodka or gin
  • 1 oz Simple syrup
  • 1 oz Lemon juice
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Strawberry for garnish
  • Basil sprig for garnish
• Instructions: Muddle strawberries and basil with simple syrup and lemon juice in a shaker. Add vodka or gin, shake with ice, strain into a glass filled with crushed ice, and garnish with a strawberry and basil sprig.

Pineapple Coconut Rum Punch – A Tropical Nairobi Cocktail Shake: 

Conclude with a Pineapple Coconut Rum Punch, a cocktail shake that embodies Nairobi’s tropical allure, offering a sweet escape with every sip.

Pina Colada – The Ultimate Tropical Cocktail:

• Ingredients:
  • 2 oz Coconut rum
  • 2 oz Pineapple juice
  • 1 oz Cream of coconut
  • Pineapple slice for garnish
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish
• Instructions: Blend coconut rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut with ice until smooth. Pour into a chilled glass, garnish with a pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry.

here is the perfect Pina Colada Glasses

With these ten cocktails, you’re ready to shake up Nairobi’s happy hour scene. Each recipe is a celebration of local flavors and the joy of crafting cocktails at home.

Enhance your mixology skills with Anko Retail’s 12-piece cocktail shaker set, designed for the perfect cocktail shake every time. And for the ultimate home bar setup, consider our comprehensive 23-piece cocktail set.

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Asante for exploring Nairobi’s cocktail culture with us. Stay tuned to @anko_retail on Twitter for more cocktail inspiration. Until next time, keep shaking and stirring up Nairobi’s nightlife!