Mix up a few ingredients, carefully, of course, and you may be up for moments of happiness. I love cocktails and am frequently asked which are my favourites. I cannot answer that – it would be like asking a mother to choose their favourite child – so for this article, I chose 10 Cocktails from around the world. (The photos aren’t great – look at the date of this post!)
Travel for me is all about the memories – the times shared with friends and family. Meeting for drinks is one of my favourite past times – and one I am particularly good at.
1. Mango and ginger Mojitos in the Maldives – perfect to watch the sunset.
![Mango mojitos? Yes, please](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/maldives-drink2-320x240.jpg)
2. Punch in London – going back in time is not a bad thing.
![How fab do they look? And I can assure you, they were delicious.](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7e27fa26b4ef11e398e11297a3d38eb7_8-320x240.jpg)
3. A Kir Royale with a view in France. Because one needs to rest after skiing.
![A kir royale with a view. Je t'aime, Val d'Isere](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/kirroyalevaldisere-320x240.jpg)
4. The perfect Gin & Tonic in Madrid. Because Gin tastes better in Spain (the glasses must have something to do with it).
![This is what I call a gin & tonic](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/c8ecc85e58ef11e39d970ee5166950a6_8-320x240.jpg)
5. A very dirty martini in Beverly Hills. Where were you all my life?
![Very dirty martinis... loved them!](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/9f9532b62d8e11e3982122000a1f8c32_8-320x240.jpg)
6. The first summer Pimms of the season, at home in Henley on Thames. British summer in a glass.
![A Pimms with a view (mind the plastic glass.. health and safety and all...)](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/1044381_627719093905641_1873010275_n-320x240.jpg)
7. A mango margarita in Mexico. The juice was freshly squeezed, which makes it count towards your 5-a-day, for sure.
![Más mango margaritas, por favor!](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8550-320x240.jpg)
8. Lychee caipirinhas in the Maldives. Possibly the best drink ever.
![Lychee Caipirinha](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/lycheecaipirinha-320x240.jpg)
9. A glass of Taittinger on board. Because you know it will be a great flight.
(2019 EDIT: BA no longer serves Taittinger champagne. What a shame)
![I got the window seat and the wall (just the way I like it)… and the bubbles too!](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/7804f156adee11e3a72d12e8c036ec48_8-550x550.jpg)
10. Vermouth at 11.30 am in Madrid. Would be rude not to partake in a national pastime.
![Vermouth in Madrid, just go with it](https://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bfaa3104878011e38d280e608e7a733c_81-550x550.jpg)
Based on the memories, and the moments around each cocktail, I cannot help but smile – life is to be enjoyed with people you love and make you happy.
Which shared moment comes to your mind? And where? Would love to know!
xo
Mrs O