Saturday Kitchen Recipes Today 30 May 2026

M&S’s London Dry Gin (70cl, £20 via Ocado) is a classic, award-winning supermarket spirit that punches well above its price point. Distilled in England at 37.5% ABV, it’s made from British grain spirit infused with seven carefully balanced botanicals — angelica, cassia, coriander seeds, juniper berries, citrus peel (grapefruit oil), orris root, and liquorice – following the true London Dry method, meaning no sweetening occurs after distillation. Its ideally suited for a classic G&T, a Negroni, or a Berry Gin Fizz. It’s also vegan-friendly and, despite being a supermarket own-brand –  a testament to M&S’s “exclusive recipe” that proves you don’t need to spend £30+ to enjoy a genuinely quality London Dry.

Suntory Toki – meaning “time” in Japanese – is a modern blended whisky built from Suntory’s lighter malt and grain components, designed to fit contemporary drinking habits whether enjoyed neat, over ice, or in the classic Japanese highball. It draws from three prestigious distilleries: Hakushu, Yamazaki, and Chita. Fourth Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo made the inspired choice to anchor the blend around Hakushu American white oak cask malt – prized for its freshness and green apple notes — complemented by Chita heavy-type grain whisky, which adds a clean sweetness and vanilla character. On the nose it’s bright and immediately friendly – fresh green apple and lemon peel jump out first, followed by white grape and a soft floral lift, with a gentle sweetness of honey and vanilla underneath. The finish is smooth and medium-length, leaving fruit and raisin notes with vanilla and oak, and a lingering white pepper spice on the tail end. The texture is light but not watery, making it ideal for those still learning how to pick flavours apart. At 43% ABV and available at Waitrose from £28, at a time when Japanese whisky is often spoken about in hushed, reverent tones with prices creeping ever upward, Suntory Toki exists to counter that narrative making it one of the most accessible and enjoyable entry points into the world of Japanese whisky.

“Think beach-bar cocktail with a grown-up edge.”

A Toasted Coconut Margarita is a tropical twist on the classic margarita, bringing together the bright snap of tequila and fresh lime with the creamy, sun-warmed sweetness of coconut. Typically shaken with blanco tequila, coconut cream or coconut syrup, orange liqueur and lime juice, it’s served over ice with a rim of toasted coconut, salt or even a little chilli for contrast. The result is fresh, zesty and indulgent without being too heavy where citrus cuts through the richness and the toasted coconut adds a nutty, fragrant finish.

Taste the Difference Elderflower Spritz from Sainsbury’s is a light, summery ready-to-drink spritz with a softly floral elderflower character, gentle fizz and an easy aperitif feel – very much in the Hugo Spritz lane, but without the need to mix anything yourself. Best served well chilled over plenty of ice, with a slice of lemon, cucumber or a sprig of mint, it’s the sort of bottle made for picnics, garden drinks and low-effort entertaining: fresh, fragrant and delicately sweet rather than heavy or syrupy. Sainsbury’s summer range lists the 75cl Elderflower Spritz at £6.50, with spritzes in the same Taste the Difference range appearing around the £6 Nectar-price mark – a smart, accessible supermarket aperitif.