As we gear up for the warmer months, there’s no better time to indulge in refreshing beverages that capture the essence of the season. Our curated selection of must-have summer drinks is poised to make a splash.
More than ever, people are opting to craft their own cocktails at home or hosting intimate summer parties, given the soaring costs of dining and drinking out. Our carefully selected lineup not only caters to this growing trend but also promises a delightful blend of flavours that will elevate any summer gathering.
We have curated the perfect list of summer drinks for you including Cointreau, The Botanist Gin, Hampton Water Rose, Cotes De Roses, McConnell’s Whiskey, Licor 43 & St Remy Signature.
More information on these drinks as well as some delicious cocktail recipes can be found attached along with links to high-res imagery.
Cheers to a summer filled with flavour!
Cointreau
Cointreau Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients:
-30 ml Cointreau L’Unique
-30 ml fresh lime juice
-15 ml watermelon syrup
-7 ice cubes
-Lime
Method:
– Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend to combine.
– Pour into margarita glass rimmed with chilli salt.
– Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.
Cointreau Mango Margarita
Ingredients:
-30 ml Cointreau L’Unique
-20 ml fresh lime juice
-30 ml mango juice
-10 ml simple syrup
-25 ml tequila
Method:
-Add all ingredients to shaker with ice and shake
-Fine strain over ice into chile lime seasoning-salted rock glass
-Garnish with lime wheel and/or pineapple frond
Cointreau Frozen Papaya Margarita
Ingredients:
-30 ml Blanco Tequila
-30 ml Cointreau L’Unique
-30 ml fresh lime Juice
-4 cubes fresh papaya
-1 cup Ice
-3 coins jalapeño
Method:
-Combine ingredients in a blender and blend
-Pour into sumac spice-rimmed traditional margarita glass to serve
-Garnish with jalapeño slices
To make sumac spice rim:
– combine ½ cup sea salt with 3 tablespoons of sumac
-Use electric spice grinder to blend ingredients
The Botanist Gin
The Botanist Gin Elderflower & Grapefruit Cocktail
Ingredients:
-50ml The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
-25ml Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
-15ml Elderflower cordial
-Premium tonic water
-A sprig of thyme
-Grapefruit wheel
Method:
-Mix The Botanist Gin, grapefruit and elderflower cordial in a mixing glass
-Pour into an ice-filled highball
-Top up with tonic water
-Garnish with a sprig of thyme and a grapefruit wheel
The Botanist Gin and Tonic with Grapefruit and Rosemary
Ingredients:
-50ml The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
-Premium tonic water
-A sprig of rosemary
-Grapefruit wheel
Method:
-Pour The Botanist Gin into an ice-filled highball glass
-Top up with premium tonic water
-Garnish with a spring of rosemary and a grapefruit wheel
The Botanist Gin Bianco Negroni
Ingredients:
-30ml The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
-30ml Luxardo bitter bianco
-30ml Carpano b=Bianco
-Orange peel
Method:
-Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with 2/3 with ice and stir until chilled
-Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass
-Garnish with orange peel
Hampton Water Rose RRP $29
This outstanding rose is a collaboration between Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse and Gerard Bertrand. It represents the spirit and lifestyle of the south of France. The grapes were selected from only the best sites. Elegant, with a pale rose colour. The wine is fresh and lively with distinctive minerality and a long-lasting finish, intensified by ageing in French oak barrels. Its intense aromas of red fruit, citrus fruit and spices make it another perfect companion to be shared among friends.
Gérard Bertrand Coté De Roses Rosé RRP $24.99
Cotes des Roses Rosé displays a warm blush colour. It has aromas of summer fruits, cassis and floral notes on the nose. The palate is full and fresh with a great balance of fruits and acidity. A great summer drink to enjoy over a Sunday picnic or brunch.
McConnell’s
The Dunbar Street Sour
Ingredients:
-40ml McConnell’s Irish Whisky
-10ml Elderflower liqueur
-15ml Lime juice
-15ml Sugar Syrup
-A sprinkle of salt
Method:
-Add all the ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
-Strain over ice into a chilled rocks glass and garnish with a lime peel.
Bostock & Hill
Ingredients:
-50ml McConnell’s Irish Whisky
-1 dash of angostura & orange bitters
-150ml Spiced Orange Ginger Ale
Method:
-Build the ingredients into a chilled High
-Ball glass over ice, stir in the bitters
-Garnish with a wedge of orange.
Whisky Highball
Ingredients:
-50ml McConnell’s Irish Whisky
-35ml Fresh pineapple juice
-10ml Fresh ginger extract
-20ml Fresh lemon juice
-7.5ml Gomme
Method:
-Build the ingredients into a chilled high
-Ball glass over ice
-Garnish with a pineapple leaf garnish
Licor 43
Licor 43 Espresso 433
Ingredients:
-40ml Espresso
-30ml Licor 43 Original
-30ml Vodka
Method:
-Pour a hot espresso shot into a cocktail shaker, then add Licor 43 Original, vodka and ice cubes
-Shake well, double strain and serve
Licor 43 Sangria 43
Ingredients:
-250ml fruity red wine
-250ml lemonade
-125ml Licor 43 Original
-Apple, lemon and orange slices
-Garnish with orange slice and cinnamon sticks
Method:
-Fill a jug with 1/3 of ice cubes and add the sliced fruit
-Pour in the red wine and the lemonade
-Add the Licor 43 Original, stir, serve into individual glasses and garnish
Serves 4-6 people
Licor 43 Big Apple 43
Ingredients:
-60ml Licor 43 Horchata
-60ml Apple juice
-30ml Coconut milk
-Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon powder
Method:
-Pour all ingredients into a shaker, add ice, shake well
-Fine strain and pour into a highball glass
-Garnish with cinnamon dusted apple slices
St Remys
Davidson Plum and Shiso
Ingredients:
-40ml St Remy Signature
-20ml Davidson plum jam
-20ml lemon juice
-20ml Cointreau
-10ml red shiso syrup
-Garnish with a lime
Method:
-Pour all ingredients into a shaker, add ice, shake well
-Fine Strain and pour into a glass
-Garnish with lime wedges