Summer Pitchers

Pitcher Perfect

Instead of the same old beer and wine, make your summer entertaining a little more exciting and a little more experimental with one of these cool, refreshing cocktail pitchers. All are designed to share with 6 to 8 people. Or, use our expert tips to create your own perfect pitcher.

Instead of the same old beer and wine, make your summer entertaining a little more exciting and a little more experimental with one of these cool, refreshing cocktail pitchers. All are designed to share with 6 to 8 people. Or, use our expert tips to create your own perfect pitcher.

If a gin and tonic with a slice of lemon in a tall glass is as far as your creativity extends when it comes to a summer cocktail, read on. We’re certainly not one to knock the classics, but if you’re happy to experiment in the kitchen or on the barbecue with new ingredients and ideas, why not think about expanding your cocktail repertoire too?

A cocktail pitcher is a great way to – pardon the pun – break the ice of a summer get-together. Wow your guests with a beautifully presented glass jug, fi lled with great flavours and colours – certain to have mouths watering.

Try one of the recipes here for a guaranteed result but don’t  be afraid to have a go at creating your own unique concoction.The rules are just the same as with cooking – aim for balance between flavours and ingredients. Think about what’s in season in terms of fruit to add flavour, texture and colour and what flavoured spirits and mixers will work best.
The team at Smirnoff have come up with this as an equation for creating the perfect punch: something strong (your chosen alcohol), something weak (juice or soda), something sour (citrus) and something sweet (such as ginger beer).

Maybe get a few friends to come up with their own creations and get together as a group for judging whose is best.

Jameson Summer Punch

Jameson Summer Punch

Rekorderlig Passionfruit Caipirinha

Rekorderlig Passionfruit Caipirinha

Smirnoff Garden Party Punch

Smirnoff Garden Party Punch

Pimm's and Blue

Pimm's and Blue

Midori Sangria

Midori Sangria

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