Inspired by the beloved Twister ice cream introduced by Walls in the UK during the 1980s, the Twister Cocktail pays homage to childhood summers with a grown-up twist. The original ice lolly is famous for its spiralling layers of lime, strawberry, and pineapple, and this cocktail captures those same flavours in liquid form.

It emerged as part of a wave of nostalgic dessert-style cocktails that blend sweet memories with boozy indulgence, often seen on Instagram-worthy menus at quirky bars and summer events.

• 25ml vanilla vodka
• 25ml coconut rum (e.g., Malibu)
• 25ml Midori or lime liqueur
• 50ml pineapple juice
• 25ml Lemon purée or syrup
• 25ml Lime purée or syrup
• Splash of lemonade or soda (optional for fizz)
• Ice
• Garnish: twisted lime peel, strawberry slice, or candy lollypop

Add vanilla vodka, coconut rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, and Midori into a shaker with ice.

Shake until well chilled.

Pour into a tall glass over ice.

Gently layer the lime and lemon purée down the side of the glass for a swirling "twister" effect.

Add your cocktail mix in with a splash of lemonade or soda if desired.

Garnish with a twisted lime peel and a strawberry, or even a mini Twister ice lolly for full effect.