PITCHER PERFECT RECIPES FOR SUMMER
With summer just around the corner, we wanted to share some of our favourite ‘pitcher perfect’ recipes that will elevate any hosting occasion – whether you are firing up the BBQ or brunching in the backyard, these simple shareable recipes will certainly get your guests’ tastebuds tingling.
Fancy a non-alcoholic version? Just substitute out the booze for your go-to non-alcoholic brand. Each recipe serves between 4-8 people every time. So, gather your friends, fill up those pitchers, and welcome summer in style!
MOJITO PITCHER
Making the perfect Mojito at home every time couldn’t be easier, you simply stir your ingredients together (makes 8 drinks):
- 2 Bottles of Fever-Tree Mojito Mixer
- Half a bottle of Rum
- Plenty of Ice
- Mint Sprigs
- Lots of Limes
STEP ONE: Fill a pitcher with plenty of ice, add Rum.
STEP TWO: Add the Mojito Mixer and stir well.
STEP THREE: Garnish with more lots of lime and mint. Serve up into your 8 highball glasses.
TOP TIP: Traditionally white rum is used in Mojito’s, but this also tastes great with dark rum.
MARGARITA PITCHER
Making the perfect Margarita at home every time couldn’t be easier, just stir the ingredients together (makes 8 drinks):
- A bottle of Fever-Tree Margarita Mixer
- 250ml of Tequila
- Plenty of Ice
- Lots of Limes
- Salt (for the salt rim on your glass)
STEP ONE: Fill a pitcher with plenty of ice, add Tequila.
STEP TWO: Add the Margarita Mixer and stir well.
STEP THREE: Add a salt rim to your 8 tumblers and garnish with a slice of lime.
PALOMA PITCHER
Making the perfect Paloma for your guests couldn’t be easier following the below steps (makes 6 drinks):
- A bottle of Fever-Tree Pink Grapefruit Soda
- 250ml of Tequila
- Plenty of Ice
- Grapefruit slices to garnish
STEP ONE: Fill a pitcher with plenty of ice, add Tequila.
STEP TWO: Add the Pink Grapefruit Soda and stir well.
STEP THREE: Pour evenly into 8 tumblers and garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
NEGRONI PITCHER
Follow the below steps to provide your guests with a delicious Negroni (makes 4 drinks):
- 700ml Fever-Tree Italian Blood Orange Soda
- 100ml Dry Gin
- 100ml Campari
- 100ml Vermouth
- Orange Wedges
STEP ONE: Fill a pitcher three-quarters full with ice cubes.
STEP TWO: Add the gin, Campari and vermouth.
STEP THREE: Pour in the Italian Blood Orange Soda. Garnish with Oranges wedges
STRAWBERRY & ELDERFLOWER COLLINS PITCHER
Follow these three steps to make a Strawberry & Elderflower Collins (makes 4 large drinks):
- 800ml Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water
- 200ml of Gin
- 4 strawberries, halved, plus a few extra halves to garnish
- 2 lemons, cut into quarters
- Mint sprigs, to garnish
- Plenty of Ice
STEP ONE: To a 2L Pitcher, add the Gin, strawberries and a squeze of lemon, then drop them into the pitcher.
STEP TWO: Sir well and leave it for 10 minutes, then add ice.
STEP THREE: Pour in the Elderflower Tonic. Garnish with a mint sprig and a strawberry half in each glass.
Wanting to enjoy the summer sun away from your doorstep? We asked the team to recommend pub gardens around London, here are the three that came out on top...
- The Dog & Fox, Wimbledon, SW19 5EA.
- The Roebuck, Hampstead, NW3 2PN.
- The Avalon, Balham, SW12 9EB.
