Who doesn’t love summer party drinks in the garden, especially if accompanied by a selection of barbecue grilled meats or delicious finger foods? If you’re looking for inspiration for your next summer gathering, you’ve certainly come to the right place.
Here at Top Table Catering Hire, we have compiled a list of the top ten summer party drinks to serve at your next event.
Best Summer Party Cocktails
1. Sangria
Sangria is one of the most popular summer party cocktails and for a good reason. Refreshing, boozy and simple, traditional Red Sangria is made with Spanish red wine, brandy, orange juice, brown sugar, oranges and apples to garnish, and of course plenty of ice.
If this combination isn’t to your liking, you can also find other variations of the recipe. Or create your own using the same wine, brandy and juice base and adding your favourite fruits.
Aperol, prosecco, soda and ice – there aren’t many summer party drinks that can beat this classic hot weather combo. Served in a big glass with a slice of orange to garnish, making this cocktail is as easy as 1-2-3!
A favourite amongst Brits all over the country, The Original Pimm’s No.1 is the perfect cocktail to serve at the next family barbecue in the garden.
Pimm’s No.1 mixed with lemonade, orange, strawberry and cucumber slices topped with a sprig of mint- it doesn’t get any better than that! And the great thing is you can prepare it in a big punch bowl so all of your guests can enjoy a glass.
4. Piña Colada
Is there another cocktail that’s so popular that there’s even an iconic song about it? We can’t think of any!
The classic Piña Colada is sure to be the star of the show if you serve it at your next summer party. And all you need to make it is light rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice and a dash of lime juice. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a tiny umbrella and all your guests will be more than impressed!
5. Moscow Mule
Fresh and easy to make, Moscow Mule is another cocktail perfect for a summer party.
Grab yourself a large punch bowl and some ice, and add vodka, ginger beer and some fresh lime juice. Top off with lime slices, and if you want to be controversial you can even add some mint.
Don’t forget to serve this cocktail in the traditional copper mugs!
6. Mimosa
The easiest cocktail you can make for the summer and perfect when you have to serve a bigger group. All you need to make the perfect mimosa is a bottle of chilled sparkling wine and freshly squeezed orange juice.
Do you want to feel like you’re on holiday in your own back garden? This Mai Tai Punch can give you and your guests a taste of Hawaii, without having to board a plane.
Dark and light rum, grenadine syrup, pineapple and orange juice, all the exotic flavours of a holiday! To really impress your guests, serve in a coconut half garnished with a slice of pineapple.
Non-alcoholic Summer Party Drinks
If you’re looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink to serve to the designated drivers, then you can’t go wrong with iced tea. All you need is a few regular tea bags, water, honey, lemons, mint and ice.
You can prepare a big batch the evening before and simply keep it in the fridge. It just doesn’t get easier than that!
9. Fruit Punch
For those who have a more fruity taste, a summer fruit punch might be a more tempting option. Simply mix together cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice and lime juice in a large punch bowl then chill until it’s time to serve.
To turn it into a non-alcoholic fizz, top off with some ginger ale or soda water.
Nothing beats homemade strawberry lemonade on a hot summer day. If you want to serve this at your next summer party all you need is strawberries, lemons, sugar and water.
To prepare, make syrup with the blended strawberries and sugar then add lemon juice and water. Serve with ice and some mint to top it off.
If you need crockery hire for your next summer party, then look no further than here at Top Table Catering Hire. We can offer anything you need from punch bowls and cooling buckets to mugs and glasses.
Contact us today to book everything you need for your garden party this summer!