THE COOL CLUB
It’s universally recognised that receiving a drink upon arrival to an event is a surefire way to impress your guests, but why stop the generosity there? We’re here to tell you why serving sharing cocktails, like a fishbowl, at your next party is the way forward this summer, creating more personal and memorable moments to look back on for years to come.
In line with this year’s summer campaign, Break the Device, we’re encouraging Brit’s to put down their phones and bring back the art of conversation by reconnecting in person, and what better way to do that than by sharing an ice-cold drink!? We’re here to convince you why the single serve is a no-go this summer, as well as providing 5 delicious sharing recipes that’ll leave you gasping for more.
1. The Ease of the sharing cocktail
One of the key reasons people choose to make cocktail pitchers is how easy it is compared to making individual drinks, not only does it save time in measuring out more intricate servings, but guests can also help themselves once it’s done! This means more time for the host to actually enjoy the party they’ve thrown instead of slaving away in the kitchen!
Looking for a super quick and simple recipe? Arguably the easiest sharing cocktail recipe ever our Blue Lagoon Fishbowl serves 6 and can be made in under 3 minutes!
Blue Lagoon Fishbowl - Serves 6
Ingredients
x 250ml vodka
x 250ml blue curacao
x 1l lemonade
x 1 bag of Party Ice
Garnish: maraschino cherries and orange wedges
Method
1. Add the vodka and blue curacao to your fishbowl and stir, then fill with half a bag of Party Ice. Add the lemonade and stir to combine.
2. Garnish your jug with orange wedges and maraschino cherries.
3. To serve fill your glass with Party Ice and pour the cocktail over the top, adding an extra cherry and orange wedge on top to serve. Enjoy!
2. Sharing the experience
Events are supposed to be about bringing everyone together, yet when it comes to drinks so many of us just want to do our own thing! We’re not suggesting you force everyone into only drinking from the fishbowl all night, but encouraging everyone to enjoy a cocktail together once or twice creates a shared experience, that will help to bring guests closer together– the perfect icebreaker.
We do however insist that on the occasion of a themed party, guests MUST partake in a themed sharing cocktail to kick the party off in style!
If an experience is what you’re looking for, serve up our Espresso Martini Sharer and let your guests be the mixologists! This recipe creates a bulk espresso martini mix that serves 6, which can then be added when needed to a cocktail shaker with ice, creating the perfect, frothy martini every time.
Espresso Martini Sharer - Serves 6
Ingredients
x 300ml Vodka
x 210ml Kahlua
x 150ml Freshly Brewed Coffee
x 1 Handful Party Ice
x 1 bag of Polar Cube ice
Garnish: Coffee Beans, Gold Leaf
Method
1. Fill your Jug with Polar Cube ice then add the vodka, Kahlúa and espresso, stirring with a long spoon to chill the cocktail.
2. When you’re ready to serve, fill your shaker 3/4 of the way with Party Ice, then fill with enough cocktail mix to cover the ice. Cover and shake well to get a nice frothy top on your drinks.
3. Strain into your glasses and garnish with 3 coffee beans and a sprinkle of gold leaf to serve, enjoy! For additional servings, repeat steps 2 & 3 till everyone has enjoyed a delicious batch of Espresso Martini’s.
We’ve declared summer 2023 the summer of the spritz, so instead of wasting the evening away making single spritzers, make up a batch of our Lemon and Blueberry Vodka Spritz ahead of time so your guests can help themselves!
Lemon and Blueberry Vodka Spritz - Serves 8
Ingredients
x 300g Blueberries
x 2 Lemons (thinly sliced)
x 400ml Vodka
x 120ml Simple Syrup
x 1L Lemon and Lime Sparkling Water
x 1 bag of Polar Cube ice
Garnish: Rosemary & Lemon Slices
Method
1. Muddle blueberries, lemons and simple syrup until about half of the blueberries are smashed. Stir in the vodka and refrigerate for at least an hour.
2. Add the sparkling water and a few handfuls of Polar Cube Ice and stir.
3. Fill your glasses with Polar Cube ice then pour in your spritz. Twist a sprig of rosemary before adding to your glass and finish by garnishing with a lemon slice. Enjoy!
If a vodka cocktail isn’t your thing, why not try one of our delicious sangria recipes this summer? With the option for a Classic Red or a lighter White Wine Sangria, we can’t get enough of this fruity rose recipe right now!
Rose Sangria - Serves 5
Ingredients
x 1 Bottle Rose Wine
x 230ml Pomegranate Juice
x 50ml Elderflower Liqueur
x 80ml Triple Sec
x 2tbsp Granulated Sugar
x 1/2 a Grapefruit
x 80g Pomegranate Seeds
x 1 Pink Lady Apple (Chopped)
x 1 handful Strawberries (halved)
x 1 bag of Polar Cube ice
Garnish: Slice of Apple
Method
1. Add the fruit, sugar and triple sec into a pitcher and stir well to combine. Leave this in the fridge to rest for at least 4 hours and the fruit has softened to absorb the flavour. (For the best results leave overnight!)
2. Add in 2 handfuls of Polar Cube ice, the pomegranate juice, elderflower liqueur and bottle of rosé, stirring thoroughly.
3. Fill glasses with Polar Cube and pour in the sangria, adding a few pieces of fruit to each glass. To serve garnish with a slice of apple and enjoy!
We couldn’t forget about the kids, not when the adults are having this much fun! Rustle up this Gummy Fish pitcher, give them some sweets and let the kids create their own fish tanks!
Gummy Fish - Serves 4
Ingredients
x 4 handfuls Party Ice
x 4 measures Lime Juice
x 4 drops Blue Food Colouring
Top Up: Lemonade or Sparkling Water
Garnish: Fish Sweets and Lime Wheels
Method
1. Add ice to a jug with the lime wheels and fish sweets. Top with lemonade or sparkling water.
2. Add the lime juice and blue food colouring drops.
3. Stir well before serving and enjoy!
