Description

The Drumstick Lolly Cocktail is a playful, nostalgic creation inspired by the iconic British Drumstick lolly, a chewy raspberry and milk-flavoured sweet launched in 1957 by Swizzels Matlow. Originally intended as a fun childhood treat, the sweet became a beloved part of British confectionery culture.

As the cocktail scene embraced retro flavours and dessert-inspired drinks in the 2010s, bartenders began reimagining childhood favourites into grown-up indulgences. The Drumstick Lolly Cocktail emerged from this trend, blending vanilla vodka, raspberry liqueur, and cream to replicate the lolly’s creamy, fruity flavour profile.

It’s now a popular novelty cocktail at themed bars and parties, particularly in the UK, known for sparking nostalgia while delivering a rich and indulgent flavour.

Ingredients

35 ml Vanilla Vodka
25 ml Raspberry Liqueur
25 ml Cream (or milk)
10 ml Simple Syrup (optional)

Instructions

Shake vanilla vodka, raspberry liqueur, cream or milk, and syrup if using with ice.
Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with crushed Drumstick lolly or similar sweet.