Favourite Summer Cocktails

There’s something about the Summer months which makes us long for long, tall, exotic cocktails. Maybe we’ve seen too many movies or succumbed to too many advertising campaigns. After all, a nice, cool beer would do the trick on any other hot day. But cocktails do more than just quench our thirst. Whether we’re lying by the pool or sitting in the outside area of one of our favourite bars, we sometimes get the feeling that something is missing and a cocktail is the only thing that can fill that gap. There are some cocktails which fill our need more than others during the Summer, however, and here are a few which more often than not, hit the spot.

The Old Fashioned. There can be different ingredients used for this drink but ordinarily, it is made up of syrup, Angostura and whiskey, with an orange twist. It is citrusy and sweet without being overwhelming. Bartenders will sometimes pour it over a large glacier which can fill the glass. This works in the Summer mainly as it lasts longer than ice cubes so remains chilled for longer.

The Ginlet. A cocktail guaranteed to quench your thirst, it is made up of gin and Rose’s lime juice. Many puritans object to gin being used instead of vodka, as it often is, but in reality, they both are equally strong and can leave you feeling just as refreshed.

Sangria. If you’re unsure as to whether you would prefer wine or something with a bit more of a twist, a sangria provides a wonderful blend. Just how much of a twist this traditional Spanish punch has is dependent upon who is making it as bartenders often like to use a little bit of imagination when making this drink.

The Southside. All the ingredients of a mojito apart from one key element, rum is used as a substitute for gin. Most bartenders will know how to make this drink and it provides the perfect tonic for a warm Summer’s day.

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