Just Add Spirit and Soda For 5 Simple Summer Drinks
There’s something almost magical about the harmonious pairings of two simple things that just take each other to new heights. Peanut Butter and Jelly. Fish and Chips. Strawberries and Cream. And Pineapple and Pizza (don’t judge me, you know it’s oh-so-right!). So… we thought we would take it one step further and find our favourite pairings for the nation’s top tipples. All you need to do is grab your spirit and its corresponding partner and you have delicious, no-fuss drinks that can take you right through the summer and beyond.
VITA Vodka
For our Vodka and Soda we have opted for the premium Mediterranean vodka - VITA (£27) which is distilled on the outskirts of Barcelona and created using local ingredients from the coast - giving it zesty tasting notes and beach Holiday vibes. It’s been specifically designed to be enjoyed with sparkling water and we love ours with a citrus slice or two - but always over ice.
VITA Soda
25ml VITA Vodka
200ml Soda Water
Slice of Orange or Lemon to Garnish
Pour the VITA Vodka over large ice cubes, top with soda water and garnish and enjoy!
Glasshouse
For our winning Whisky we are choosing the bright and fruity Glasshouse (£30.95) which has been blended and distilled with you in mind and comes complete with tangy crisp apple notes with just a hint of banana - making it the perfect long and refreshing drink for sharing with friends at dinner parties or summer barbecues.
Glasshouse Over Ice
50ml Glasshouse
Soda Water
Just simply pour your Glasshouse over ice and top with soda water. It really is as simple as that.
El Rayo
It’s Tequilllaaaa time and El Rayo (£34.95) is one of our all time favourites. Not only does it boast a contemporary but premium vibe but it’s also made with 100% agave tequila and is absolutely begging to be served with a chilled tonic and celebrated the true modern Mexican way. El Rayo comes in two varieties No.1 Plata - a silver, smooth and balanced spirit that has notes of pepper and pineapple or their No.2 Reposado thats sweet, silky and filled with almond and caramel.
T&T
40ml El Rayo (of your choice)
Indian Tonic Water
Slice of Grapefruit to Garnish
Pour your chosen El Rayo over ice and top with Indian tonic water before garnishing with a slice of grapefruit. Zesty but delicious.
Oxley
Now there are a million and one gin brands we could have featured here, considering a G+T is the most classic of pairings. But we wanted to go for something a little extra special - enter Oxley (£38.25). Unlike most gins, Oxley uses a pioneering sub-zero distillation process to help capture the natural flavours of its 14 botanicals including fresh Spanish citrus peel thats flash frozen at its source! Other notes include Venezuelan Cocoa and Madagascan Vanilla - the perfect complexity to pair with a simple tonic.
Oxley and Tonic
40ml Oxley Gin
80ml Tonic
Slice of Grapefruit to Garnish
Pour your Oxley Gin over ice and top with Tonic water before garnishing with a slice of grapefruit. The perfect refreshing G+T.
Aluna
The perfect contemporary rum for the modern generation. Aluna Coconut Rum (£25) is the go-to coconut rum and is made with a combination of rums from Guatemala and the Caribbean and boasts an all-natural toasted coconut flavour and finished with pure and sustainably sourced coconut water which is perfect topped with tonic and a slice of lime or sprig of mint.
Aluna T
50ml Aluna Rum
Soda Water
Mint Sprig or Lime Wedge to Garnish
Add your Aluna rum over ice and top with soda water, finish with a sprig of mint or lime wedge. Fragrant and delicious.