20 Refreshing Summer Cocktails Done in 3 Easy Steps

Whether you’re on holiday or you’ve just finished work on a hot summer’s day, there’s nothing better than cooling down and kicking back with an icy cold, fruity cocktail to top off your day. Here in Bundaberg, summer lasts almost all year long, so it’s safe to say we’ve definitely mastered many summer cocktails in our time. Keep scrolling for a list of our top 20 favourite cocktails and mocktails done in 3 easy steps!

 

1. Summer Sangria
2. Ginger Cup
3. Moscow Mule
4. Tropical Storm
5. Summer’s Soda
6. Brewed Gin & Ger
7. Tropical Blast
8. Berry Berry Peach
9. Blood Orange Holiday Fizz
10. Solar Flare
11. Tropical Fire
12. Breakfast at Tiffany’s
13. Germain’s Escape
14. Tropical Daze
15. Orchard Spritz
16. Orang-A-Tang
17. Blood Orange Paloma
18. Bloody Dry London Sky
19. The Amber Peach
20. The Laughing Ladybug

 

 

 

Summer Sangria

Add a zingy kick to this festive crowd favourite with our Bundaberg Ginger Beer.

1. Combine and shake 20mL each of Cointreau, Peach Liquor and St Germain, and a squeeze of lime juice.
2. Pour into a wine glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
3. Garnish with summer fruit.

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Ginger Cup

Keep cool with cucumber and a splash of Pimms.

1. Combine and shake 30mL each of Gin and Pimms, and a squeeze of lime juice.
2. Pour into a tall glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
3. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a mint sprig.

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Moscow Mule

Of course, this list wouldn’t be complete without everyone’s favourite cocktail. Check out our complete guide to Moscow Mules here.

1. Muddle some ginger pieces and then combine and shake with 50mL of Vodka and a squeeze of lime juice.
2. Pour into a copper mug and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
3. Add crushed ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

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Tropical Storm

Add a splash of rum to these classic summer flavours and there you have it – a tropical storm!

1. Combine and shake 60mL of white rum, a squeeze of lime juice, 10mL of sugar syrup, 20mL of peach nectar and 1 passionfruit.
2. Pour into a tall glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
3. Garnish with a peach fan.

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Summer’s Soda

The triple threat combo of peach, nectarine and passionfruit makes one thirst quenching mocktail.

1. Muddle half a nectarine in a cocktail shaker and shake with passionfruit pulp and 20mL of lime juice.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
3. Garnish it with the other nectarine half.

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Brewed Gin & Ger

Just like the name of this cocktail, gin and ginger is a match made in heaven.

1. Combine and shake 30mL of Gin, 15mL of Aperol, a few dashes of Angostura Bitters and a squeeze of lime juice.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
3. Add ice and garnish with wedges of orange and lime.

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Tropical Blast

With juicy pineapple pieces and the zing of our bubbly Ginger Beer, this one makes for the ultimate poolside refresher.

1. Combine and muddle ginger pieces, pineapple pieces and 20mL of lime juice.
2. Pour into a tall glass filled with ice and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
3. Garnish it with a cherry and pineapple leaf.

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Berry Berry Peach

This dessert cocktail makes watching the sunset even sweeter.

1. Muddle blueberries in a shaker then combine and shake 50mL of Gin, 15mL of St Germain and 5mL of Berry Liqueur and lime juice.
2. Pour into a champagne flute and top with Bundaberg Peach.
3. Garnish with blueberries.

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Blood Orange Holiday Fizz

The citrus tang, aromatic bitters and sweetness of the gin all combine to make a cocktail that really packs a punch.

1. Combine and stir 45mL of fig infused Gin, 50mL of Cointreau, a dash of Angostura Bitters and a squeeze of lime juice.
2. Pour into a tall glass filled with ice and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
3. Garnish with rosemary and fig.

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Solar Flare

Because orange tastes way better with vodka!

1. Combine and shake 50mL of Vodka and 20mL each of lime juice, grapefruit juice and orange juice.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
3. Garnish with a wedge of lime, orange and grapefruit.

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Tropical Fire

The smooth coconut flavour of Malibu combined with the tropical sweetness of Guava will transport you to Hawaii in every sip. 

1. Combine and shake 50mL of Malibu and 20mL of lime juice.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Guava.
3. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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Breakfast At Tiffany’s

The citrus and bitters cut through the sweetness of the jam to give you a tart-sweet kick.

1. Combine and shake 60mL of Gin, 30mL of lemon juice, 2 spoons of jam and a few dashes of bitters.
2. Pour into a mason jar and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
3. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

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Germain’s Escape

Both fancy and easy to make – this recipe is a great one to have up your sleeve for your next dinner party.

1. Combine and shake 50mL of Vodka, 15mL of St Germain, a squeeze of lime and a few dashes of Angostura Bitters.
2. Pour into a sling glass and top with Bundaberg Lemon, Lime and Bitters.
3. Add crushed ice and garnish with a spring of mint.

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Tropical Daze

The name speaks for itself. No matter where you are, this one will make you feel like you’ve taken a trip to the tropics.

1. Combine and shake 20mL each of grapefruit juice, pineapple juice and lime juice.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Guava.
3. Add ice and garnish with wedges of pineapple, lime and orange.

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Orchard Spritz

Add some bubbly Prosecco for a fresh take on the Aperol Spritz.

1. Muddle peach in a shaker and shake with 30mL of apple juice, and 20mL each of peach nectar and lemon juice.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Guava.
3. Garnish with a peach fan.

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Orang-A-Tang

Stay hydrated in the heat of the day with this fresh and fruity mocktail.

1. Muddle then combine and shake pineapple pieces, half a lime and a pinch of mint.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
3. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a spring of mint.

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Blood Orange Paloma

With citrus, chilli salt AND tequila, this one’s full of kicks!

1. Rim your glass with chilli salt and fill with ice.
2. Pour a shot of tequila and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
3. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

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Bloody Dry London Sky

Whip up a jug for your next BBQ and you’ll be voted the host with the most for sure.

1. Combine and shake 45mL of Gin, 15mL of Aperol, a squeeze of lime juice and half a passionfruit.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
3. Garnish with passionfruit and an orange wheel.

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The Amber Peach

You can bet it tastes as good as it looks.

1. Combine and shake 20mL each of peach nectar, mango nectar and lime juice.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Peach.
3. Garnish with a peach fan and a wedge of lime.

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The Laughing Ladybug

And last but certainly not least, The Laughing Ladybug – because summer is never complete without watermelon!

1. Muddle watermelon pieces and then combine and shake 50mL of White Rum, 30mL of lime juice and 20mL of grapefruit juice.
2. Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Guava.
3. Add ice and garnish with a slice of watermelon.

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Use the hashtag #BundabergBrew to show us what you’re sipping on this summer!

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