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Summer gatherings call for good weather, great company, and of course, aesthetic cocktails that look just as good as they taste. No matter the occasion, having a few easy cocktail recipes on hand is the perfect way to impress your guests with minimal effort. From fruity flavours to colourful garnishes and refreshing spritzes, these cocktails are simple to make, summer-ready, and guaranteed to elevate your hosting game!
Spicy Margarita
If you love a cocktail with a little kick, this Spicy Margarita is the perfect recipe to try this summer. Combining fresh citrus flavours with a fiery chilli twist- it’s refreshing, bold, and easy to make at home. Served over Super Cubes for that extra slow melting chill, this cocktail stays colder for longer while looking seriously impressive… Everyone will be taking pictures of this one!
Ingredients
- 1 Handful Party Ice
- 2 Super Cubes
- 50ml Tequila
- 25ml Triple Sec
- 1 tbsp Chilli Syrup
- 5ml Lemon Juice
- 5ml Lime Juice
- Garnish: Tajin, Lime wedge & red chilli
Method
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into tajin to coat. Set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with Party Ice and add the tequila, triple sec, chilli syrup, lime juice and lemon juice. Shae well to combine.
- Fill your glass with Super Cubes and strain the cocktail over the ice. To serve, garnish with a red chilli. Enjoy your spicy margarita!
Coconut Espresso Martini
We know there’s lots of espresso martini lovers out there, so why not switch things up this summer with a creamy coconut twist? This Coconut Espresso Martini feels both indulgent and refreshing and looks gorgeous for your summer gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 Handful Party Ice
- 2 tbsp Cane Sugar
- 45ml Fresh Espresso
- 60ml Coconut Rum
- Garnish: Desiccated coconut, sugar syrup & 3 coffee beans
Method
- Brush sugar syrup along the edge of the glass and roll in desiccated coconut. Set aside.
- Add 2tsp cane sugar and 45ml fresh espresso to a cocktail shaker. Add your coconut rum and fill the shaker with party ice. Shake well to combine.
- Strain the cocktail into a martini glass. To serve, garnish with 3 coffee beans. Enjoy your coconut espresso martini!
Watermelon Campari Spritz
If you’re looking for an ultimate refreshing summer spritz that’s going to grab everyone’s attention, this Watermelon Campari Spritz is for you! This cocktail is light, vibrant and perfect for those warm evenings in the garden. Served over Polar Cube ice for that extra crisp refreshment. It’s an easy yet aesthetic cocktail we recommend adding to your summer drinks list.
Ingredients
- 2 Handfuls Polar Cube Ice
- 40ml Campari
- 60mlWatermelon Juice
- 30ml Soda Water
- Top Up with Prosecco
- Garnish: Watermelon Slice
Method
- Fill a large wine glass with Polar Cube ice.
- . Add the Campari, watermelon juice and soda water before topping up with rose prosecco.
- Stir gently to combine. To serve, garnish with a watermelon wedge. Enjoy!
Cucumber Basil Gin Smash
Fresh, crisp, and seriously refreshing. This Cucumber Basil Gin Smash is the kind of cocktail that instantly feels like summer in a glass. It’s light, aromatic, and simple to throw together, making it perfect for when you want something refreshing without the fuss. Poured over Super Cubes for that slow satisfying chill, it’s a simple serve that feels effortlessly elevated.
Ingredients
- 1 Handful Party Ice
- 2-3 Super Cubes
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 8 Basil Leaves
- 8 Cucumber Slices
- 2 tbsp Sugar Syrup
- 50ml Gin
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Top Up with Tonic Water
- Garnish: Cucumber strips & Sprig of Basil
Method
- Add sugar syrup to a saucer and dip the rim off your glass into the syrup. Add the Granulated Sugar to another saucer and dip the glass in to create a sugared rim. Set aside.
- Add your basil leaves and cucumber slices to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle until bruised and fragrant. Add the sugar syrup, gin, lemon juice and Party Ice to the shaker and shake well to combine.
- Add 2-3 Super Cubes to your glass, then double strain your cocktail over the ice. Top up with tonic water and garnish with cucumber strips and a sprig of basil. Enjoy your Cucumber Basil Gin Smash!
Limoncello Spritz
The Limoncello Spritz is a true summer classic that never fails to lift the mood. With its perfect balance of sweet lemon and sparkling bubbles, it’s the kind of cocktail that feels like golden hour in a glass- you’re going to want this one on display at your summer gatherings!
Ingredients
- 2 Handfuls Polar Cube Ice
- 60ml Limoncello
- 90ml Sparkling White Wine
- ½ Juiced Lemon
- Top Up with Sparkling Water
- Garnish: Lemon Wheels & Mint
Method
- In a large wine glass, add 2 handfuls Polar cube ice.
- Add the limoncello, lemon juice and sparkling white wine to your glass. Then top up with sparkling water, stirring briefly to mix.
- To serve garnish with lemon wheels and a sprig of fresh mint. Enjoy your Limoncello Spritz!
And that’s your line-up of easy, flavour-packed cocktails ready for summer, each one brings something a little different, whether you’re after something fresh, bold or a bit more indulgent; all of them are designed to be simple to make and easy to enjoy! However you serve them, they’re the kind of drinks that turn a regular moment into something worth savouring… Don’t forget to snap a photo before you sip, these are some Instagram-worthy drinks!
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