When summer rolls around, many people love to entertain in their homes and gardens. This is a great way to get together with friends and family, enjoy a pleasant afternoon or evening, and save on the money and hassle of having to go out. All you need to do is plan your food, drinks, and entertainment, and then decide who you will invite over to enjoy the event. Soda is one of the most popular drinks among people nowadays. However, a recent addition to those varieties has grabbed people’s attention which is cream soda. If you’re wondering what is cream soda and why it’s called that, think of a standard soda that tastes like vanilla ice cream.
When it comes to summer food, nobody wants to tuck into hot food on a hot summer day. So, instead you can do a finger buffet that can be enjoyed by all and saves you lots of time and hassle. Simple foods laid out for people to help themselves is the best way to mange summer event food, as it means that nobody has to run around bringing out dishes of hot food in the warm weather.
Of course, the other thing you have to think about is the drinks for your event and there are some wonderful light summer drinks that you can add to your cocktail menu such as the delicious Swedish Paloma. Making sure you have the right drinks is important, as this is what will keep people refreshed and hydrated at your summer event. You don’t want anything too heavy or warming in this weather – light, refreshing, and delicious are the qualities you should aim for.
Some light summer cocktail ideas
Cocktails are a great way to provide your guests with refreshment at any summer event at your home. There are many different cocktails you can make with ease, and these are all designed to provide a light, refreshing, and delicious cocktail experience to your guests. Some of the options include:
Vanilla and mint frozen cider
This is a refreshing cocktail with a real alcoholic kick. Pour your favourite cider into a hi-ball glass. The, use a blender to mix a fresh sliced peach, 3 ounces of vanilla mint syrup, 2 ounces of rum, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, and a cup and a half of crushed ice. Blend and then pour into the cider. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Coconut mojito
The mojito has become a summer classic but this coconut variation is positively tropical. To make this, add 2 ounces coconut water and around 8 mint leaves to a shaker then add a twist of line and shake. Then add in 2 ounces white rum and some soda water before shaking well. Pour over crushed ice into a glass and garnish with a mint sprig.
Blackberry bourbon lemon cocktail
For this refreshing drink, add 1.5 ounces of bourbon, 1 ounce blackberry puree, 1 ounce lemon juice, a dash of bitters and ½ ounce of simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Once it is shaken, strain it into a glass and top up with soda water. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a blackberry.
So, there we have it – some wonderful light, refreshing cocktails that you can serve up at your next summer event.
