Refreshing Summer Drink Ideas
Summer is the perfect time of year to relax and unwind with family and friends. Of course, you will want a cool and refreshing drink to sip, so check out these refreshing drink ideas.
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Raspberry Cordial
This classic summer drink features lots of fresh raspberries mixed with caster sugar, water and a little red wine vinegar and is sure to be a winner with people of all ages, especially when served over plenty of ice.
Elderflower, Vanilla and Lemon Cordial
This refreshing floral and fruity cordial drink can be diluted with water to taste or served at the end of a meal to create a sweet sensation.
Limeade for Adults
The conversation is sure to flow when you add a little rum or vodka to this classic limeade recipe, which uses real limes with plenty of bite, combined with some sugar and soda water, served over ice.
Mojito Mocktail
Get the party started early in style with refreshing mojito mocktails. Make with mint leaves, lemonade and a touch of sugar. Just as refreshing as the adult version, with the added advantage that you can drink them all day long.
Michelada
This Mexican inspired cocktail is the perfect way to add a bit of spice to your favourite beer. Add a little salt, lime and some Tabasco sauce to a pitcher of Mexican beer and it will really be time to celebrate the summer.
Vodka and Cranberry Blush
The crisp cranberries in this cool cocktail add a really sophisticated touch that makes this the ideal drink to serve when you are entertaining guests and really want to impress. Put a measure of vodka into a jug of cranberry juice and add a slug of Cointreau for a little extra zing.
Gin and Tonic Sorbet
This is the perfect dessert for a classy summer dinner party. Made with sugar, egg whites, gin, lime and lemon zest, the great thing about this sorbet is that it can be made a day or two in advance and served when you are ready to stir things up a little.
