THE COOL CLUB
After one of the rainiest Julys on record in the UK, summer finally seems to be in full swing this month and whilst we don’t want to accept it right now, those darker, colder nights will soon be upon us! But let’s not think about that just yet, instead here at The Ice Co we want to help you to drag summer out for as long as possible this year and create a truly memorable September. We’ve pulled together all of our top tips on how you can keep living your best lives now our final summer bank holiday is over.
Let’s get cosy
We all love to sit around the firepit once the sun goes down and there’s no need to put it away yet, with the darker evenings incoming they’re more convenient than ever! Be ready with lots of cosy blankets to keep spirits up and keep the party going outside, you can pick these up for as little as £2.50 each from places like JYSK and Ikea. If you’re still feeling the chill but don’t want to call it a night yet, having hot water bottles on hand to dish out to your guests is a great way to keep everyone snug.
Too rainy to BBQ?
We’ve all been there, it is the British summer after all but when the BBQ is a no-go, a trusty air fryer is a great replacement to achieve that delicious BBQ finish from the comfort of your own home. Burgers, wings, ribs you name it, you can air fry it and one of the best parts is you can even cook from frozen! We recommend checking the information provided by your air fryer manufacturer but here are some general timings for cooking classic fresh BBQ food in the air fryer:
Ribs – Around 30mins
Burgers – 10 mins, flipping halfway through
Chicken Wings – 15 mins
Jacket potato – 35 mins
Sausages – 8 mins
Corn on the cob – 12 mins
Steak – 10mins
Sharing is still caring
At The Ice Co, our summer has been dedicated to bringing people together away from the pull of devices and one of the ways we’ve done this is by creating lots of delicious sharing cocktails designed to be experienced with friends. You can see all of our sharing recipes here featuring delicious wine cocktails like our Rose Wine Sangria and frozen cocktail classics like the tangy Frozen Aperol Spritz.
Find all of our tech-free party tips here, including fun forfeits for guests who can’t put their phone down as well as guides to hosting your own wine and whisky tastings at home.
Drinks we shouldn’t leave behind
Whilst nothing beats sipping on a delicious cocktail in the sun, a bit of cold won’t stop us from enjoying our favourite tipples year-round! Here’s a few of our summer highlights that we think you’ll love even when you’re cosied up around the firepit!
Tinto de Verano
This one is super quick and easy with only 3 ingredients, a must try for anyone who loves a classic Spanish sangria!
Ingredients
x 1 Handful of Polar Cube ice
x 90ml Spanish Red Wine
x 20ml Sweet Vermouth
Top up: Citrus Soda
Garnish: Lemon Wedge
Method
1. Fill a glass with Polar Cube ice and add the red wine and the vermouth.
2. Top up the glass with the citrus soda and garnish with a lemon wedge to serve. Enjoy your tinto de verano!
Passionfruit Bramble
Our exotic twist on an English classic, rain or shine, one sip of this fruity number transports you to the beach!
Ingredients
x 1 Handful of Polar Cube ice
x 1 Handful of Party Ice
x 40ml Gin
x 20ml Passoa
x 15ml Sugar Syrup
Juice of 1 Lemon
x 1 Passionfruit
Method
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with Party Ice then add the gin, passoa, sugar syrup and the juice of 1 lemon. Add the pulp of 1/2 a passionfruit and shake well to combine.
2. Take a short glass and fill with Polar Cube ice and pour the cocktail into the glass.
3. Garnish with the remaining 1/2 a passionfruit and enjoy your Passionfruit Bramble!
Classic Negroni
Nothing warms your cockles like a classic Negroni, served over our slow-melting Super Cubes this one is perfect for sipping around the fire.
Ingredients
x 1 Handful of Party Ice
x 2 Super Cubes
x 30ml Gin
x 30ml Campari
x 30ml Sweet Vermouth
Garnish: Orange Peel
Method
1. In a mixing glass filled with Party Ice, add the gin, campari and vermouth, stirring until chilled.
2. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over two super cubes.
3. To serve, garnish with an orange peel and enjoy!
Strawberry Limoncello Summer Spritz
Limoncello is a firm favorite all year round, that’s why we’ve decided to continue to enjoy these fruity Strawberry Limoncello Summer Spritz’s well into the foreseeable future.
Ingredients
x 1 Handful of Polar Cube ice
x 1 Strawberry (Chopped)
x 30ml Limoncello
x 60ml Prosecco
Top up: Lemon and Lime Soda Water
Garnish: Strawberry and a Lemon Slice
Method
1. Add the strawberry to a rocks glass and muddle well.
2. Then add the limoncello and 4 Polar Cube ice cubes, stirring to combine. Add the prosecco and top up with lemon and lime soda water.
3. Give everything a good stir, then garnish with a lemon slice and a whole strawberry. Serve and enjoy!
Melon Rum Punch
When we first tasted our Melon Rum Punch earlier this summer, we knew it was love at first sight. We’re not ready to give this one up just yet and we think you’ll love it too!
Ingredients
x 1 Handful of Party Ice
x 1 Handful Super Cubes
x 45ml White Rum
x 15ml Midori
x 30ml Lemon Juice
x 15ml Simple Syrup
x 30ml Cranberry Juice
Garnish: Strawberry
Method
1. Add the Party Ice and everything but the Cranberry Juice into a cocktail shaker and shake. well
2. Strain the cocktail over a glass filled with Super Cubes and slowly top with the Cranberry Juice.
3. Garnish with a Strawberry and serve!
