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20 Refreshing Summer Cocktails Done in 3 Easy Steps
Whether you’re on vacation 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 favorite cocktails and mocktails done in 3 easy steps!
- Summer Sangria
- Ginger Cup
- Moscow Mule
- Tropical Storm
- Summer’s Soda
- Brewed Gin & Ger
- Tropical Blast
- Berry Berry Peach
- Blood Orange Holiday Fizz
- Solar Flare
- Tropical Fire
- Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Germain’s Escape
- Tropical Daze
- Orchard Spritz
- Orang-A-Tang
- Blood Orange Paloma
- Bloody Dry London Sky
- The Amber Peach
- The Laughing Ladybug
Summer Sangria
Add a zingy kick to this festive crowd favorite with our Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Combine and shake 0.5oz each of Cointreau, Peach Liquor and St Germain, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Pour into a wine glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Garnish with summer fruit.
Ginger Cup
Keep cool with cucumber and a splash of Pimms.
- Combine and shake 1oz each of Gin and Pimms, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Pour into a tall glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a mint sprig.
Moscow Mule
Of course, this list wouldn’t be complete without everyone’s favorite cocktail. Check out our complete guide to Moscow Mules here.
- Muddle some ginger pieces and then combine and shake with 2oz of Vodka and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Pour into a copper mug and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Add crushed ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Tropical Storm
Add a splash of rum to these classic summer flavors and there you have it – a tropical storm!
- Combine and shake 2oz of white rum, a squeeze of lime juice, 0.5oz of sugar syrup, 1oz of peach nectar and 1 passionfruit.
- Pour into a tall glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Garnish with a peach fan.
Summer’s Soda
The triple threat combo of peach, nectarine and passionfruit makes one thirst quenching mocktail.
- Muddle half a nectarine in a cocktail shaker and shake with passionfruit pulp and 0.5oz of lime juice.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Garnish it with the other nectarine half.
Brewed Gin & Ger
Just like the name of this cocktail, gin and ginger is a match made in heaven.
- Combine and shake 1oz of Gin, 0.5oz of Aperol, a few dashes of Angostura Bitters and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Add ice and garnish with wedges of orange and lime.
Tropical Blast
With juicy pineapple pieces and the zing of our bubbly Ginger Beer, this one makes for the ultimate poolside refresher.
- Combine and muddle ginger pieces, pineapple pieces and 0.5oz of lime juice.
- Pour into a tall glass filled with ice and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Garnish it with a cherry and pineapple leaf.
Berry Berry Peach
This dessert cocktail makes watching the sunset even sweeter.
- Muddle blueberries in a shaker then combine and shake 2oz of Gin, 0.5oz of St Germain and 1oz of Berry Liqueur and lime juice.
- Pour into a champagne flute and top with Bundaberg Peach.
- Garnish with blueberries.
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.
- Combine and stir 1.5oz of fig infused Gin, 2oz of Cointreau, a dash of Angostura Bitters and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Pour into a tall glass filled with ice and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
- Garnish with rosemary and fig.
Solar Flare
Because orange tastes way better with vodka!
- Combine and shake 2oz of Vodka and 0.5oz each of lime juice, grapefruit juice and orange juice.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime, orange and grapefruit.
Tropical Fire
The smooth coconut flavor of Malibu combined with the tropical sweetness of Guava will transport you to Hawaii in every sip.
- Combine and shake 2oz of Malibu and 0.5oz of lime juice.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Guava.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Breakfast At Tiffany’s
The citrus and bitters cut through the sweetness of the jelly to give you a tart-sweet kick.
- Combine and shake 2oz of Gin, 1oz of lemon juice, 2 spoons of jelly and a few dashes of bitters.
- Pour into a mason jar and top with Bundaberg Ginger Beer.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
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.
- Combine and shake 1.5oz of Vodka, 0.5oz of St Germain, a squeeze of lime and a few dashes of Angostura Bitters.
- Pour into a sling glass and top with Bundaberg Lemon, Lime and Bitters.
- Add crushed ice and garnish with a spring of mint.
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.
- Combine and shake 0.5oz each of grapefruit juice, pineapple juice and lime juice.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Guava.
- Add ice and garnish with wedges of pineapple, lime and orange.
Orchard Spritz
Add some bubbly Prosecco for a fresh take on the Aperol Spritz.
- Muddle peach in a shaker and shake with 1oz of apple juice, and 0.5oz each of peach nectar and lemon juice.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Guava.
- Garnish with a peach fan.
Orang-A-Tang
Stay hydrated in the heat of the day with this fresh and fruity mocktail.
- Muddle then combine and shake pineapple pieces, half a lime and a pinch of mint.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a spring of mint.
Blood Orange Paloma
With citrus, chilli salt AND tequila, this one’s full of kicks!
- Rim your glass with chilli salt and fill with ice.
- Pour a shot of tequila and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
Bloody Dry London Sky
Whip up a pitcher for your next BBQ and you’ll be voted the host with the most for sure.
- Combine and shake 1.5oz of Gin, 0.5oz of Aperol, a squeeze of lime juice and half a passionfruit.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Blood Orange.
- Garnish with passionfruit and an orange wheel.
The Amber Peach
You can bet it tastes as good as it looks.
- Combine and shake 0.5oz each of peach nectar, mango nectar and lime juice.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Peach.
- Garnish with a peach fan and a wedge of lime.
The Laughing Ladybug
And last but certainly not least, The Laughing Ladybug – because summer is never complete without watermelon!
- Muddle watermelon pieces and then combine and shake 20z of White Rum, 1oz of lime juice and 0.5oz of grapefruit juice.
- Pour into a glass and top with Bundaberg Guava.
- Add ice and garnish with a slice of watermelon.
Use the hashtag #BundabergBrew to show us what you’re sipping on this summer!