3 drink recipes to kick back with this summer

Sometimes you just need a quick, easy, and refreshing drink to hit pause on the chaos and soak up a little sunshine. Whether you’re out in the garden, basking in those rare golden rays, or on the sofa making the most of the sacred five minutes of peace, here are 3 summer drinks to choose from. 

Orange Limoncello Margarita 

It’s bright, zesty, and guaranteed to lift your spirits. Perfect for the bank holiday weekend, a lazy afternoon, or any time you feel like bringing a little sunshine to your glass.

Ingredients:

• 50ml Tequila
  

• 25ml Limoncello
  

• Juice of ½ a lime (around 10ml)
  

• 30ml Eager Orange Juice
  

• A dash of agave syrup
  

• Ice

Method:

1. Grab your cocktail shaker and fill it with ice.
   

2. Add the tequila, Limoncello, lime juice, Eager orange juice, and a dash of agave syrup.
   

3. Shake well. About 15-20 seconds should do it.
   

4. Strain into your favourite glass, filled with fresh ice.
   

5. Garnish with a slice of lime, orange, or whatever citrus you’ve got handy.

Pink Sparkling Punch 

Ingredients:

• 1 litre of pink lemonade 

• 1 carton Eager Cranberry Juice

• 500ml soda water

• Fresh mint sprigs

• Sliced strawberries (to garnish)

• Sliced lemons (to garnish) 

• Ice 

Method: 

1. Pour all ingredients into a punch bowl or sharing jug.

2. Top with mint, strawberries and lemon to garnish.

A classic cosmopolitan

Ingredients: 

• 350ml Eager Cranberry Juice 

• 120ml vodka

• 60ml orange liqueur

• 2 tbsp lime juice

• Orange peel (to garnish)

Method: 

1. Shake up the vodka, cranberry juice, liqueur and lime juice.

2. Fill your glass with ice and pour over the mixture and finish with your garnish.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your glasses, a handful of ice, and let’s get sipping.