Summer Drinks

Whether you're hosting a party having a barbecue, on a picnic or simply relaxing at home, try one of these refreshing summer drinks.

Hi

I usually sit down to write my newsletters on a Friday ready to send out Saturday morning. But this Friday the sun was out, it was hot and sticky and I just couldn’t think what to write about.

Finally the rain has left us and with lots of great summer recipes all ready on both Recipes Made Easy and Only Crumb Remain, I just couldn’t decide which ones were the best to share with you this week.

I haven’t worked much on the front end of either blogs except to fully update my raspberry and redcurrant jam recipe (I’ll be making some this week with raspberries from my allotment and some frozen redcurrants that my friend picked while I was away) but I felt I have been banging on about summer berries rather a lot over the last few weeks, so that didn’t inspire me.

I could have sharedsome recipes for barbecues or al fresco eating, but yet again, there’s rain forecasted on the horizon, so I didn’t want to jinx the warm weather for the weekend by sharing those.

I guess you would call it writer block! So instead of writing my newsletter I did some house work, I really know how to live 😂 😂.

But today, I spent the afternoon working in the garden at our cottage in Suffolk. It was very thirsty work, and I wished I had made a jug of sharp and refreshing homemade lemonade. It would have been perfect. And then it struck me—I haven’t shared any drink recipes with my readers for a long time. So here I am, around 12 hours later than usual. I hope you will forgive me.

These drinks come into their own when the sun is out, but they are great all year round for parties, barbecues, picnics or just because….

Cheers

Have a good week, and I will see you next Saturday. Hopefully, next week It won’t be late.

Homemade Lemon and Limeade

Delicious ice-cold homemade lemon and limeade is a perfect drink for a hot summer day. Easy to make, thirst-quenching and delicious.

Sangria

Sangria is so easy to make and is the perfect summer party drink. You can make in advance so that you have time to enjoy this tipple with your friends.

Rhubarb Cordial

Refreshing and delicious Rhubarb Cordial is a great thirst quencher on hot sunny days. Easy to make it will keep for about 1 month in the refrigerator, simply dilute to taste.

Lime and Mint Spritzer

A sophisticated and delicious alternative to a plain lime and soda. Low cal and non-alcoholic, this lime and mint spritzer is the perfect party drink.

Apple and Ginger Fizz

Apple and Ginger Fizz is a simple and delicious alcohol free drink, made from clear apple juice and ginger ale.

Have you seen?

Berry Custard Tart

Delectable sweet crumbly pastry, creamy custard and juicy berries, this berry custard tart makes a fabulous dessert or a treat with morning coffee/afternoon tea.