Friday 21 June 2024

Refreshing mocktail and cocktail ideas for your summer party and a giveaway

 

Summer and Garden Parties

Summer is the perfect season for garden parties. The warm weather, vibrant blooms, and long, sunny days create an ideal backdrop for outdoor gatherings. Hosting a garden party allows you to enjoy the beauty of nature while spending quality time with friends and family. To elevate your summer soirée, consider offering a variety of refreshing beverages. From invigorating mocktails to classic and creative cocktails, the right drinks can enhance the festive atmosphere. Here's a guide to some delightful drink ideas that will impress your guests and make your garden party unforgettable.

Mocktails: Refreshing and Alcohol-Free

Mocktails are delightful non-alcoholic beverages. They offer a perfect alternative for those who prefer not to consume alcohol. Bursting with flavors, these drinks are both refreshing and sophisticated.

Fruit-Based Mocktails

Fresh fruit juices create vibrant mocktails. For example, mix orange juice, grenadine, and a splash of soda for a Sunrise Surprise. Garnish with a cherry for extra flair.

Herb-Infused Mocktails

Herbs add depth to mocktails. Try a Basil Lemonade: blend fresh basil, lemon juice, and simple syrup with sparkling water. Serve it over ice for a cool, refreshing drink.

Cocktails: Classic and Creative

Cocktails combine spirits with mixers for flavourful, spirited drinks. They can be simple or complex, catering to diverse tastes and occasions.

Classic Cocktails

Classic cocktails remain timeless. A Martini, made with gin and vermouth, garnished with an olive or lemon twist, exudes elegance. Similarly, a Mojito, with rum, mint, lime, and soda, offers a refreshing choice.

Creative Cocktails

Creative cocktails showcase innovation. Mix vodka, elderflower liqueur, and grapefruit juice for a Floral Bliss. Add a rosemary sprig for an aromatic touch.

Here are some amazing mocktail ideas:


Lychee Mocktail

Indulge in a refreshing Lychee Mocktail, bursting with sweet, juicy lychees, vibrant pomegranate arils, and topped with lychee juice. Enhanced with a hint of mint, grenadine syrup, and the effervescence of sparkling water, this non-alcoholic drink is perfect for any party or occasion. Enjoy the ultimate summer refresher!



Virgin Strawberry Mojito


Luscious strawberries, aromatic mint muddled to create this refreshing strawberry mojito.



Sangria (alcohol free)

Non-alcoholic Sangria is a refreshing drink that beautifully captures the essence of summer. Made with a blend of fruit juices, it’s infused with an array of fresh summer fruits like oranges, lemons, and berries. The fruit soaks up the juices, adding bursts of flavour with every sip. Often sweetened with a touch of honey or sugar and a splash of sparkling water, Sangria is both delicious and invigorating. Serve it chilled over ice for a perfect summer party beverage.



Hosting Tips

When hosting, offer both mocktails and cocktails. This ensures all guests have appealing options. Use fresh ingredients and experiment with garnishes to enhance the presentation. Mocktails and cocktails can transform any gathering into a memorable experience.

With the celebration of summer I am giving away a 8 Piece Cocktail Shaker Set with recipes and Ice Ball Mould so you can also create some delicious cocktails and mocktails for your party.



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·         Closing date – 7th July 2024 12 am GMT


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This giveaway is open to all readers over 18 who live in the UK or have a UK postal address.  Closing date – 7th July 2024 12 AM GMT

The winner will be chosen via Rafflecopter (which uses random.org) and announced on this page.

Prize:  1 x 8 piece Cocktail Shaker Set with recipes, and ice ball mould. 

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96 comments:

  1. Blueberry Lemonade: Made from fresh blueberries and lemon

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  2. Gin and Tonic

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  3. Non-alcoholic frozen margarita

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  4. I love a traditional Margarita

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  5. I love a Mojito cicktail! Lovely in summer!

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  6. I especially love cocktails made with fruit, mango being my favourite!

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  7. Anything fruity

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  8. Virgin piña colada

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  9. Kathleen Marsden22 June 2024 at 09:26

    I love a Long Island Iced Tea. It’s so refreshing

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  10. Mojito with fresh mint from my garden

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  11. I love a Mojito. Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  12. Evelyn Johnston22 June 2024 at 14:42

    Pornstar martini

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  13. Karen hutchinson22 June 2024 at 15:09

    Pina colada - reminds me of holidays

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  14. Black Russian

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  15. I enjoy a mojito and a porn star martini

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  16. My favourite cocktail is an espresso martini! I'd like to branch out and try others though...

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  17. my fave has got to be a Mojito - always delicious!

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  18. Love sangria so refreshing

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  19. Love sangria so refreshing

    Margaret gallagher

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  20. Has to be a classic virgin bloody mary

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  21. Has to be a virgin Bloody Mary

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  22. A Long Island Iced Tea

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  23. Passion fruit martini

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  24. Dark & Stormy

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  25. Michelle Smith23 June 2024 at 17:51

    Black Russian

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  26. Elderflower Gin Fizz x

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  27. I love a blue Lagoon

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  28. Sangria is so refreshing!

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  29. I don’t drink booze but I love some kind of lime and ginger ale combo! My local bar does one but I don’t remember the name hahaha

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  30. I love a fat frog cocktail with lots of ice. its a lovely refreshing long drink

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  31. Tracey Hopkins25 June 2024 at 10:42

    I love a fat frog with lots of ice. its a lovely long refreshing drink

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  32. My favourite mocktail is a Sweet Sunrise.

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  33. A gin gimlet but I'm not very adventurous.

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  34. I love a Hugo Spritz

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  35. I love a Pina Colada

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  36. Great prize

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  37. I love a Pina Colada

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  38. I really like a pina colada

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  39. Mojito is my favourite cocktail

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  40. Elizabeth Gaskell2 July 2024 at 12:43

    Margarita 🍸🥰

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  41. Blackberry bramble

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  42. a nice Mimosa/Bucks Fizz!

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  43. Santa Clausmopolitan - they're not just for Christmas ;)

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  44. Pina Colada - very refreshing

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  45. I love a Long Island Iced Tea

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  46. Amanda Gregory5 July 2024 at 13:30

    I love a Mojito.

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  47. A Mojito every time for me.

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  48. Pina Colada

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  49. Sex on the beach

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  50. I love a Mojito

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  51. Lemon drop martini

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  52. Pina Colada enjoyed somewhere hot on holiday!

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  53. I love a virgin Mojito

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  54. There are so many! But an Espresso Martini is always good.

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  55. daiquiri

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  56. anything with a berry flavour

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  57. Porn Star Martini

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  58. gin and tinic

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  59. Caroline Shepherd6 July 2024 at 17:34

    I like Pina Coladas (and getting caught in the rain!)

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  60. 30 + next week cant wait to try a few of these :)

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  61. A good Pina Colada for me!

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