Cocktails go down especially well over the summer months when the UK population heads outside, into the pub gardens, events and festivals and visits the coast on their well deserved holidays. It’s a great time for the hospitality to open up their range of beverage offerings to include a variety of cocktails to their customers.
Not only can they be a great way of drawing customers in, they tend to come with a premium price as well as helping to create a great atmosphere, after all who doesn’t want to be ‘seen’ hanging out in the sunshine with a mocktail or cocktail in hand.
Here are some ideas of some classics and some not so classic recipes to try. All of these can be made with or without alcohol as desired.
Margarita Mango Tango
The Margarita Mango Tango is a perfect summer cocktail for those looking for a sweet and tangy drink.
To make this delicious drink, blend fresh mango, tequila, lime juice, and a splash of orange juice in a blender. Pour the mixture into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice cubes and garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint. Enjoy your refreshing Margarita Mango Tango!
Raspberry Lemonade Fizz
The Raspberry Lemonade Fizz is a fun and fruity cocktail that’s easy to make.
Combine raspberry vodka, lemonade, and club soda in a shaker and shake it up. Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice and garnish with fresh raspberries and a slice of lemon. This cocktail is perfect for those hot summer days and is sure to impress your guests.
Blue Hawaiian
The Blue Hawaiian is a tropical cocktail that is sure to get you into the summer mood.
Combine rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and coconut cream in a blender with ice and blend it up. Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish it with a pineapple slice and a cherry. There’s nothing better than sipping on a Blue Hawaiian cocktail while sitting on the beach and enjoying the sun.
Strawberry Daiquiri
The Strawberry Daiquiri is a classic summer cocktail that’s always a hit.
To make this yummy drink, combine rum, fresh strawberries, lime juice, and sugar in a blender with ice. Blending everything together forms a delicious, smooth, and icy concoction that goes down easy. Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish it with fresh strawberry slices and a slice of lime.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie with Vodka
If you’re looking for a unique cocktail to serve your guests, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie with Vodka is a must-try.
This creamy cocktail recipe blends ice cream, vodka, peanut butter, and a banana in a blender. Drizzle some chocolate syrup on top before serving to give it a fun twist. This cocktail is perfect for dessert or a summer brunch.
Frozen Mango Margarita
This frozen mango margarita is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. It’s cool, refreshing, and packs a punch of tropical flavour.
To make this delicious margarita, you’ll need to combine frozen mango, silver tequila, lime juice, triple sec and some ice. Blend together until smooth and rim the glass with salt before pouring in this delicious frozen drink.
Raspberry Gin Fizz
This raspberry gin fizz is the perfect balance of sweet and sour, making it a great choice for customers who prefer a less boozy cocktail.
You’ll need some gin, raspberry liqueur, lemon juice, soda water and fresh raspberries. Simply fill a shaker with ice and add gin, raspberry liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake until well combined. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve.
Boozy Ice Cream Float
Ice cream cocktails are always a hit, and this boozy ice cream float is no exception.
This sweet treat is perfect for a dessert cocktail, or a unique offering at your next catering event. Add vanilla ice cream to a tall glass. Pour over Kahlúa and vodka and top with ginger beer. Stir gently, grab a straw and enjoy!
Pineapple Coconut Mojito
This pineapple coconut mojito is a tropical twist on the classic mojito, and it’s bound to transport your customers to a beachy paradise.
Muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of a shaker. Add white rum, lime juice, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and a handful of crushed ice. Shake well until well combined. Strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Top with soda water and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Summer is all about having fun, and these delicious cocktail recipes are sure to make any catering event a hit. Whether your customers prefer a frozen treat or a classic mojito with a twist, these cocktails are perfect for sipping while soaking up the sun and enjoying some much-needed downtime.
So, what are you waiting for? Get mixing and wow your customers with these delicious summer cocktails!