Barbecue drinks recipes
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Pimm's
This Pimm's cup cocktail is a true taste of summer. Make up this fruity punch with lemonade, fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange slices and strawberries
Easy sangria
Embrace balmy summer days with a jug of sangria. With red wine, Spanish brandy, sparkling water, cinnamon and chopped fruit, it's a lovely sharing cocktail
Strawberry lemonade
Make the most of summer strawberries at your next garden party or barbecue with this fresh take on easy homemade lemonade.
Homemade ginger beer
Enjoy this fiery ginger beer at a family barbecue or pour into a bottle for a picnic. It's made by cooking up a ginger cordial and topping up with soda water
Frozen margarita
Cool off this summer with our super-simple frozen margarita recipe. This refreshing tequila cocktail can be made in just five minutes in a blender
Mojito pitcher
Make a jug of refreshing mojitos to share, so you can spend more time with your guests. Try our three twists on this classic cocktail, too
Watermelon prosecco sorbet slushies
What better way to end a garden party than with a cocktail/sorbet combo? These watermelon prosecco slushies are refreshing with a real kick
Easy iced tea
Make up a jug of refreshing iced tea to serve on summer days. With a subtle tea flavour, oranges, lemons and mint, it's an excellent alcohol-free party drink
Watermelon & strawberry slushie
What's more refreshing than eating a slice of cool watermelon on a hot summer's day? Drinking our iced fruit slushie!
Easy lemonade
Try our easy recipe for homemade lemonade, using fresh lemon juice and sugar. A simple classic that everyone can enjoy on a hot summer's day.
Apple prosecco punch
Spritz up a basic apple cocktail with a dash of prosecco and a splash of vodka
Homemade pink lemonade
Mix up a jug of this refreshing, still, cloudy lemonade made from zingy lemons and plump raspberries
Melon & cucumber punch
Perfectly ripe Galia melon, orange liqueur and Pimm's pump this punch with summery flavour
Frozen caipirinha
Cool down with this frozen spin on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha. The secret is squeezing as much lime into the sugar as you can
Mint julep
Whisky cocktails don’t come much more refreshing than a mint julep. Serve over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint
Blueberry & mint iced tea
Refreshing and fruity, this delicious drink is guaranteed to please at a family picnic, barbecue or party
Pomegranate Pimm's
Add an extra fruity twist to this classic summer drink with pomegranate juice and seeds - double up the quantities to please a crowd
Rum punch
Shivi Ramoutar's recipe for this classic Caribbean cocktail combines sweet and sour flavours for a fruity weekend tipple
Strawberry mojito
Mix up a refreshing strawberry mojito to sip in the summer sun. This easy, fruity cocktail is perfect for barbecue season or a relaxed party with friends
Rose falooda
Try this drink-dessert fusion, topped with ice cream and made with falooda, a bright pink rose syrup. You could also use any rose syrup plus pink food colouring
Coconut & pineapple cooler
Enjoy this crowd-pleasing tropical cocktail with coconut rum, gin and pineapple juice. It will sit happily in an ice bucket for several hours, ideal for summer barbecues
Elderflower & cucumber G&Ts
This delicately coloured, refreshing take on the classic gin and tonic makes a perfect picnic tipple
Homemade elderflower cordial
Fragrant and refreshing, springtime elderflower cordial is easy to make. Mix with sparkling water to create elderflower pressé, or add to wine, prosecco or champagne to start a party in style