With the weather forecast set to remain sunny, rejoice in summer this National BBQ Week, starting on the 26th of May. Enjoy al fresco drinks with family and friends. Cotswolds Distillery offer a range of pre-mixed cocktails ready to enjoy, and the handy cans from Sierra Tequila are perfect to add to your basket. Renais Gin offers a delicious gin for those wanting a G&T and if you are celebrating and looking for a non-alcoholic option why not pop open a light South African Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine from Van Hunks. For those looking to bring a touch of Mediterranean warmth to their home why not make a Limoncello Spritz with LImoncè Limoncello from Sicily.
Cotswolds Distillery Pre-Mixed Cocktails
Pre Mixed Wildflower Gin Spritz Inspired by the glorious grasslands of the Cotswolds. No.1 Wildflower Gin is a delightful blend of cornflowers, lavender and orange layered over a classic dry gin. This ready-to-drink Wildflower Gin Spritz, mixed to perfection, is a marriage of No.1 Wildflower Gin with sparkling tonic and is best served chilled or on the rocks with a wedge of fresh orange. Perfect for popping in your picnic hamper or enjoying al fresco in the garden after a long day!
Cotswolds pre mixed Wildflower Gin Spritz Available in 275 ml bottles from £4.00 from Cotswolds Distillery ABV: 8%
Pre Mixed Cloudy G&T Cotswolds Distillery signature Cotswolds Cloudy G&T is made with award-winning Cotswolds Dry Gin, hand-crafted in small batches using freshly-peeled citrus and a hint of local lavender. Using over ten times the amount of botanicals than many premium gins, to get a more aromatic and flavourful G&T with an unmistakable cloudy appearance. This ready-to-drink Cloudy G&T, mixed to perfection, is best served chilled or over ice with a slice of pink grapefruit and a fresh bay leaf.Cotswolds pre mixed Cloudy G&T Available in 275 ml bottles from £4.00 from Cotswolds Distillery ABV: 8%
Sierra Tequila Margarita Cans
For easy on-the-go drinking, grab a canned Margarita cocktail from Sierra Tequila. The first tequila brand to launch a Margarita cocktail in a can in the UK, they come in two delicious flavours Sierra Strawberry and Sierra Lime and will enhance any summer outdoor drinking occasions.
The Sierra Margarita cans have been designed in vibrant colours and feature the iconic guitar-playing Jimador, Poncho, relaxing in the sunset. The Sierra red sombrero is instantly recognisable as a mark of quality and heritage, guaranteeing that the cocktail inside is full of bold flavour, expertly mixed and made for those moments worth savouring.
Sierra Lime Margarita and Sierra Strawberry Margarita Range 12 x 250 ml Can Pack RRP £30.00 ABV: 6%. Available from Amazon.
Renais Gin
Renais Gin will add a touch of class and sophistication to any outdoor dining table. Presented in a beautiful 70cl glass bottle which can be personalised to make the perfect gift for the party host. Renais Gin is founded by Alex Watson and his sister Emma and is a grape spirit gin, inspired by childhood trips to Alex and Emma’s family vineyard, Domaine Watson, in Northern France. Made from upcycled wine pressed grapes and infused with rare botanicals and local terroir including linden flowers, cubeb berries and acacia honey. The result is a modern gin with floral notes of violets and spring blossom. Perfect served as a classic G&T as well as a long and refreshing spritz.
Renais Gin RRP: 70 cl £48.00 Available from www.renais.co.uk ABV: 40%
Limoncè
If you are looking to bring a slice of Sicilian sunshine to the party, then Limoncè Limoncello does just this. The number one best selling Limoncello in Italy won’t disappoint, crafted with succulent Femminello Sicilian lemons, it is free from artificial flavours and colours and makes for a delicious Limoncello Spritz. Simply fill a tall glass with ice, pour 50 ml Limoncello, 50 ml Prosecco and 25 ml Soda Water and gently stir. Garnish with a twist of lemon. Perfection.
Limoncè Limoncello: RRP from £15, 50cl | ABV 25%. Available from: Amazon, Master Of Malt and Ocado
Van Hunks
For those wanting the non-alcoholic option then why not try Van Hunks Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé Wine.
Gentle effervescence and refreshing notes of strawberries and ripe plums, create an inviting yet sophisticated sip that’s perfect for any occasion. Created using traditional winemaking techniques, and de-alcoholised to preserve its natural depth and flavour, Van Hunks Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé Wine is perfect for those guests that are looking for fun, without the alcohol.
Perfect with light dishes such as seafood and tapas or for drinking on its own whilst sitting back and relaxing in good weather with friends.
Van Hunks Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Rosé Wine: RRP from £14 for 70 cl bottle. Available from Amazon