Summertime Cocktail Ideas for Your Next BBQ

Summertime Cocktail Ideas for Your Next BBQ
With warmer weather upon us, people are naturally flocking to their gardens to fire up the barbeque and soak up the glorious sun. It’s a great opportunity to invite over a few friends to your house and take advantage of your outdoor space. Once the meat and skewers are on the grill, you may be thinking it’s time to get the drinks flowing but this could be where you fall short.

But don’t worry, we’ve put together this blog to help you find the perfect cocktail for your next barbeque that will impress all those who try it. So kick back and read about the perfect drinks to share around your firepit.

Mojitos - The Perfect BBQ Cocktail
Not many cocktails come more refreshing than a Mojito. White rum infused with a splash of lime juice and soda water finished with a leaf or two of mint, this is a classic cocktail that many share whilst lounging on their garden furniture. Be sure not to forget to add a couple of teaspoons of sugar to make the drink sweet enough for those with a sweet tooth.

Italian Lemonade - Ideal for a BBQ Cocktail Party
An Italian lemonade is one of the best drinks you can make for your BBQ Cocktail party, thanks to its versatility. While it is incredibly simple to make, you can also create versions that involve alcohol to give it that kick, or equally you can hold the spirit and craft a delicious non-alcoholic option.
Use your preferred Italian lemonade recipe and include a dash of vodka if you’re looking for something to take the edge off. Enjoy a sweet beverage, with or without the kick.

Gin & Tonic - A Versatile Classic
Not many cocktails come close to how popular the gin & tonic is. While incredibly simple to make, there are many ways to make it more interesting and to suit your taste. Before you kick back in your hammock, be sure to try a few new combinations of mixers such as bitter lemon, flavoured tonic water or just regular tonic water. If you’d prefer a non-alcoholic cocktail at your BBQ, swap out your regular gin with a non-alcoholic version. With a wide variety available at most supermarkets, you are spoilt for choice.

Lemon Shandy - While You Learn How to BBQ
This may seem like a strange idea to the untrained eye, however, the lemon shandy is a great drink to get your BBQ started with. As it is just a mix of lemonade and beer, it isn’t going to knock your socks off while you get reacquainted with your grill and learn how to bbq again. This is a delicious and simple way to get the party started, simply mix beer and lemonade 50/50.

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