Crafting the Perfect Bank Holiday Drinks
With the long-awaited bank holiday just around the corner, it’s time to plan your party and drinks menu. Whether you’re hosting a garden get-together, a BBQ, or a picnic, the right drinks can make all the difference. And what better way to celebrate the long weekend than with some refreshing and delicious cocktails made with 100% naturally flavoured craft vodka? Here are five of our favourite bank holiday drinks that are sure to impress your guests.
BLOODY MARY
No bank holiday brunch is complete without a classic Bloody Mary. And what better way to elevate this brunch staple than with craft vodka? Botanic No7 vodka is made with 7 hand-selected botanicals, making it the perfect choice for a Bloody Mary. Just mix 50ml of Botanic No7 with Longbottom & Co tomato juice mixers, add a slice of lemon for some zing, and a sprig of dill for decoration. If you like it spicy, add some Tabasco sauce to taste. With this craft vodka twist, your Bloody Mary is sure to be the star of the brunch table.
Punch Glorious Punch
If you’re hosting a bank holiday party, a punch is a great way to serve drinks to a crowd. And what better way to impress your guests than with a punch made with Botanic No7 craft vodka? To make this delicious punch, combine one bottle of Botanic No7 with 2.5 bottles of Cawston Press rhubarb & apple juice and the juice of six whole limes. Stir and garnish with fresh mint, sliced apples, and grapefruit. To serve, fill a highball glass 80% of the way with the punch and top up with tonic water. Your guests will love sipping on this refreshing and flavourful punch all night long.
English Garden Cocktail
For a refreshing and sophisticated bank holiday drink, try the English Garden Cocktail. Made with Botanic No7 craft vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice, and apple juice, this cocktail is perfect for sipping on a warm day. Just add all the ingredients except the apple juice to a cocktail shaker with ice, shake for 15 seconds, and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Finish with apple juice and garnish with freshly sliced apple. The result is a light and fruity cocktail that’s perfect for any bank holiday gathering.
Ginger and Grapefruit highball Cocktail
If you’re looking for a bank holiday drink that’s both refreshing and flavourful, try the Ginger and Grapefruit Highball Cocktail. This cocktail is made with Botanic No7 craft vodka, pink grapefruit juice, ginger ale, and soda water, making it the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Just fill a tall long glass with ice and a slice of pink grapefruit, pour in Botanic No7 followed by pink grapefruit juice, and top up with ginger ale and soda. Mix well with a cocktail stirrer and garnish with a slice of pink grapefruit. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for sipping on a warm bank holiday afternoon.
Kir Royale
For a bank holiday drink that’s elegant and sophisticated, try the Kir Royale. Made with Damson Nº12 craft vodka, lemon juice, and Castle Brook English sparkling wine, this cocktail is perfect for toasting to the long weekend. Just measure out the ingredients into a flute glass, top up with sparkling wine, and garnish with a twist of lemon. The result is a light and bubbly cocktail that’s perfect for any bank holiday celebration.
In conclusion, a bank holiday is the perfect excuse to celebrate and indulge in some delicious cocktails made with craft vodka. Whether you prefer a classic Bloody Mary, or something fruitier like the English Garden cocktail these cocktails are sure to see you through the long weekend.
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