Summer Hosting Hacks, SERVED!
With these easy drink upgrades, crowd-pleasing food pairings and activity ideas, your summer is SERVED!
Cocktail Serving Hacks
Take your cocktails to the next level with these simple summer-ready hacks, adding delicious twists to classic cocktails.
SERVED Sorbet Float: add a scoop of lemon, raspberry or passionfruit sorbet to your favourite SERVED cocktail for an easy summer treat.
Frozen Fruit Ice Cubes: freeze seasonal fruit; blueberries, raspberries or peach slices to create a summery garnish that will keep your cocktails cool without watering them down.
Citrus Skewer Garnishes: rotate wheels of lemon, lime and orange between mint or rosemary sprigs on a skewer and serve on top of your cocktail for a citrusy twist.
SERVED Slushie: freeze your favourite cocktail, then blend and serve to create the perfect frozen drink to cool down on a hot day.
Edible Stir Sticks: thread grapes or berries onto a skewer and freeze, creating the perfect garnish that will keep your drinks chilled and double as a sweet snack.
Cocktail Food Pairings
Whether you’re in charge of the menu for the August bank holiday or looking to impress your friends, these food pairings are guaranteed to keep your guests coming back for seconds.
Spicy Margarita: a match made in heaven when paired with salsa, guacamole and tortilla chips.
Mojito: this minty and refreshing cocktail, paired with fresh tomato and mozzarella salad is the perfect addition to your summer spread.
Lychee Martini: complement the light, floral flavours of a Lychee Martini with sushi.
Espresso Martini: balance strawberries and cream with the richness of an Espresso Martini.
Cosmopolitan: elevate lemon sorbet with this iconic cocktail for a summery treat.
Summer Plans, SERVED!
These activities are the perfect addition to any get-together, taking the stress out of summer to make hosting feel more like a holiday than a chore.
Picnic in the Park: spread out a blanket, a cooler of your favourite snacks and a selection of SERVED cocktails. Add a deck of cards, your summer playlist and your weekend plans are sorted.
BBQ: bring your friends or family together over great food. Fire up the grill and pair your barbeque with side salads and cocktails on ice. Let the food (and the drinks) do the talking.
Paint and Sip: Set up canvases and paints, and bond with guests over great conversation and varying artistic skills. Pair this with SERVED cocktails and let your creativity run wild.
Garden Games: invite your friends and set up games; think giant Jenga, cornhole and ring toss. These backyard classics are sure to get competitive after a few cocktails and allow for an effortless, high reward gathering.
