One of the biggest surprise culinary trends this year has been the explosion in popularity of ‘beer cocktails’ - and with new low-carb, smooth-drinking options on the market like Heineken Silver, they have never been easier to make.

To celebrate the world’s most exciting racing on water – the SailGP – returning to Ōtautahi, Christchurch, Heineken has teamed up with cocktail specialist Dave Ryan to craft two Heineken Silver cocktails with home-team favourite athletes from the recently rebranded Black Foils Blair Tuke (above right) and Joshua Junior (above left) fronting the campaign. The best part? You can make them at home!

"With the seemingly ever-evolving landscape of beverage consumption, beer is no longer just a standalone drink, but a versatile and delicious ingredient for mixology,” says Fraser Shrimpton, Marketing Director at Heineken. “We're excited to showcase the versatility of Heineken Silver through these innovative limited-edition cocktails”.

Make the Silver Sunsetter

Take a Heineken glass or Highball. Fill to the very top with ice. Add to the glass:30ml of fresh squeezed lime juice, 30ml of sugar syrup (equal parts by weight of sugar and water), 110ml of Heineken Silver, 3 dashes of orange bitters. Slowly combine all ingredients. Add more ice to your glass. Float 30ml of Aperol on top. Garnish with an orange wheel.

Make the Oceanic Heineken Highball

Take a Heineken glass or Highball. Fill to the very top with ice. Add to the glass: 90ml of Heineken Silver, 30ml of Spiced rum, 20ml of Stones ginger wine, 30ml of fresh squeezed lime juice, 30ml of sugar syrup (equal parts by weight of sugar and water), 30ml of ginger beer,  3 dashes of ginger bitters. Slowly combine all ingredients. Add more ice to your glass if needed. Garnish with a lime wedge.