With April having some of the hottest days on record, we have high hopes for the summer and can only hope the warm weather will be making a very welcome return. With this in mind, we have drawn up a list of our favourite sizzling summer cocktails for you to next enjoy in the sun.
Disclaimer, while we cannot guarantee sun, we can guarantee that these drinks taste just as lovely indoors!
Cocktail Corner
- Elderflower Margarita
Bring in spring with this flowery take on a margarita, with a mix of tequila, elderflower liqueur and fresh lime juice.
- Pimm's Royale
With Tennis season fast approaching, nothing confirms summer has arrived like a Pimms cocktail. With a mix of Pimms, Brut Champagne or Cava, Cucumber, Sliced Orange, Sliced Strawberry and a Mint Garnish.
- Pink Fizz
This indulgent cocktail is the perfect summer cocktails with a blend of Gin, Chambord Raspberry Liquor and Champagne.
- Virgin piña colada
Not all cocktails need to be alcoholic, this mocktail joins our list with it’s refreshing and fruity Ingredients. Made with bananas, pineapple juice and pieces (for garnish), coconut milk and ice.
- Strawberry Martini
With Strawberries in peak season from late April until August, this berry-infused cocktail is a twist on the popular classic Martini, made with Gin, Vodka, Strawberries, Sugar and Ice.
- Tom Collins
Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic. With Gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, ice, topped up with soda water and garnish.
- Emily’s Ginger Fizz
As concocted by Emily at The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne this deliciously refreshing cocktail is a blend of British Gin, muddled cucumber and mint, Elderflower and Ginger Beer.
Enjoy a drink at one of our Elite Hotel events happening across the Summer:
- Sussex Cheese & Wine Dinner – Friday 1st June – Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
- Summer Pimms & Hog Roast – Sunday 1st July - Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
- Mirabelle Champagne Dinner – Wednesday 6th June – The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne
- Gin Evening – Friday 11th May – Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens
- Gourmet English Wine Dinner – Thursday 24th May – Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa