As summer arrives, it brings warm weather, long days, and the perfect excuse to enjoy refreshing cocktails. Whether hosting a beachside gathering or an evening in the garden, the right cocktail can elevate your summer moments, especially when served in elegant glassware. Here, we’ve curated five summer cocktails that are as delightful to look at as they are to sip, each paired with glassware that enhances the experience.

1. Classic Mojito

Why It’s a Summer Favourite:
With its light and refreshing blend of mint and lime, the Mojito is an ideal cocktail for hot weather. This Cuban classic offers a balance of sweetness and zest, providing the ultimate cooling effect with every sip.

Ingredients:

• 50ml white rum
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tsp sugar
• Mint leaves
• Soda water
• Ice

Method:
In a highball glass, muddle lime wedges with sugar and mint leaves to release the flavours. Fill the glass with ice, add white rum, and top with soda water. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Recommended Glassware:
Serve in a tall, sleek highball glass, allowing the fresh mint and lime to shine through.

2. Aperol Spritz

Why It’s a Summer Favourite:
This Italian aperitif is low in alcohol yet high in flavour, with a vibrant orange hue that’s perfect for summer celebrations. Its bubbly, slightly bitter taste is incredibly refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 60ml Aperol
• 90ml Prosecco
• 30ml soda water
• Orange slice
• Ice

Method:
Fill a wine glass with ice, add Aperol, Prosecco, and a splash of soda water. Stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.

Recommended Glassware:
Serve in a stemmed wine glass to showcase the brilliant orange colour and effervescent bubbles.

3. Piña Colada

Why It’s a Summer Favourite:
The Piña Colada transports you straight to a tropical paradise with its creamy coconut and pineapple blend. It’s the ultimate indulgence for a sunny afternoon.

Ingredients:

• 60ml white rum
• 90ml coconut cream
• 90ml pineapple juice
• Pineapple slice and cherry for garnish
• Ice

Method:
Blend the white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and ice until smooth. Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.

Recommended Glassware:
Serve in a large hurricane glass to emphasise the tropical look and feel.

4. Watermelon Martini

Why It’s a Summer Favourite:
This refreshing twist on a Martini uses fresh watermelon juice, making it hydrating and fruity—a perfect companion for summer’s heat.

Ingredients:

• 45ml vodka
• 15ml triple sec
• 60ml fresh watermelon juice
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• Ice

Method:
Shake vodka, triple sec, and watermelon juice with ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with a small wedge of watermelon.

Recommended Glassware:
Serve in a classic Martini glass to keep the cocktail elegant and sophisticated.

5. Strawberry Daiquiri

Why It’s a Summer Favourite:
The Strawberry Daiquiri is a summer staple, featuring vibrant strawberries that provide both colour and a burst of flavour. This drink is cool, refreshing, and delightfully sweet.

Ingredients:

• 60ml white rum
• 30ml lime juice
• 15ml sugar syrup
• Fresh strawberries
• Ice

Method:
Blend the rum, lime juice, sugar syrup, fresh strawberries, and ice until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with a strawberry.

Recommended Glassware:
Serve in a Coupe glass or a large Martini glass to showcase the cocktail’s bright red hue and smooth texture.

Sip In Style!

These five summer cocktails each bring something unique to the table, from the classic Mojito’s minty freshness to the indulgent tropical notes of the Piña Colada. Serving these drinks in the right glassware not only enhances their appeal but also completes the experience, adding elegance and sophistication to every sip. Choose the highball for a Mojito, a wine glass for an Aperol Spritz, a hurricane glass for a Piña Colada, and keep it classic with a Martini glass for the Watermelon Martini and Strawberry Daiquiri.

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance selecting the perfect glassware for your cocktails, our team will be delighted to help you find the ideal pieces to complete your summer cocktail setup.

Enjoy the season, and elevate your summer gatherings with these refreshing, stylish cocktails!