Bank Holiday Party Mixes
Bank holiday weekends are the perfect excuse to gather friends and family, unwind, and toast to relaxation with a fantastic cocktail in hand. Whether you're hosting a vibrant backyard barbecue, a sunny garden party, or simply looking to elevate your long weekend festivities, our collection of 13 cocktails, aptly named "Bank Holiday Party Mixes," promises to deliver refreshing delights and memorable moments.
This hand-picked selection covers both timeless classics and exciting twists, designed to cater to all tastes. Begin your celebration with the iconic Margarita, offering a zesty balance of tequila, lime, and triple sec, or add a sophisticated twist with a refreshing Cucumber Margarita. For those looking to sip on something smooth and traditional, the Whisky Sour provides a perfect harmony of bourbon, citrus, and silky egg white foam.
Turn your bank holiday gathering into a breezy Caribbean escape with the classic Mojito or explore fruity variations such as the Berry Mojito and Strawberry Mojito, each brimming with vibrant flavors and garden-fresh ingredients. The Margarita Soda and Tropical Fruit Punch deliver playful, lighter options ideal for sipping in the sun, while the Long Island Iced Tea packs a delightfully potent punch for those seeking something a little stronger.
From the cooling refreshment of Summer Gin Granita to the rich, fruity embrace of Sangria, each cocktail in this collection is crafted to bring out the festive spirit of a leisurely bank holiday weekend. So prepare your glasses, gather your garnishes, and get ready to mix, shake, and stir your way to a perfect celebration.
This hand-picked selection covers both timeless classics and exciting twists, designed to cater to all tastes. Begin your celebration with the iconic Margarita, offering a zesty balance of tequila, lime, and triple sec, or add a sophisticated twist with a refreshing Cucumber Margarita. For those looking to sip on something smooth and traditional, the Whisky Sour provides a perfect harmony of bourbon, citrus, and silky egg white foam.
Turn your bank holiday gathering into a breezy Caribbean escape with the classic Mojito or explore fruity variations such as the Berry Mojito and Strawberry Mojito, each brimming with vibrant flavors and garden-fresh ingredients. The Margarita Soda and Tropical Fruit Punch deliver playful, lighter options ideal for sipping in the sun, while the Long Island Iced Tea packs a delightfully potent punch for those seeking something a little stronger.
From the cooling refreshment of Summer Gin Granita to the rich, fruity embrace of Sangria, each cocktail in this collection is crafted to bring out the festive spirit of a leisurely bank holiday weekend. So prepare your glasses, gather your garnishes, and get ready to mix, shake, and stir your way to a perfect celebration.
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1. Margarita
Ingredients
Method
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- Rim the edge of a cocktail glass with salt by coating the edge with lime juice and dipping into the salt
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- Add the other ingredients to a cocktail shaker with a few cubes of ice
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- Shake well for 10-15 seconds or until the outside of the shaker becomes frosted
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- Strain into a cocktail glass and serve
2. Whisky Sour
Ingredients
Method
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- Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice
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- Shake well then strain into a chilled old fashioned glass
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- Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry and serve
3. Mojito
Ingredients
Method
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- In the bottom of a highball glass, muddle the mint leaves with the sugar and lime juice to release the oils from the mint leaves
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- Next add a splash of soda water and fill up the glass with crushed ice
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- Add the rum, top up with the soda water and give it a stir
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- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime and serve
4. Margarita Soda
Ingredients
Method
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- Rim a Collins glass with sea salt
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- In a shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, agave syrup, and lime juice
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- Shake until chilled
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- Pour into the prepared glass, top with soda water, and gently stir
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- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately
5. Long Island Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method
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- Fill a tall glass (like a highball or hurricane glass) with ice
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- Pour in 15ml each of vodka, white rum, gin, tequila blanco, and Cointreau
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- Add 30ml of fresh lemon juice and 20ml of simple syrup
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- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients
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- Top up the glass with cola to fill—around 60–90ml depending on your glass size
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- Give it one final gentle stir to blend the flavours
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- Garnish with a lemon wedge or slice, and serve with a straw
6. Cucumber Margarita
Ingredients
Method
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- Muddle cucumber slices with lime juice and sugar syrup in a shaker
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- Add tequila and ice, and shake well
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- Strain into a glass with ice and garnish with a cucumber slice
7. Sangria
Ingredients
Method
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- Stir all the ingredients except the soda water together in a mixing glass with ice
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- Strain into an ice-filled wine glass and top up with a splash of soda water
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- Garnish with slices of strawberry, orange and lemon, and mint sprigs, and serve
8. Berry Mojito
Ingredients
Method
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- Muddle the mint leaves with the sugar and lime juice directly in a highball glass
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- Add in some ice cubes and 3-4 raspberries, then pour over the rum before topping up with soda water and giving it a quick stir
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- Garnish with a strawberry and serve
9. Old Friend
Ingredients
Method
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- Begin by adding all of your ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice, ensuring every component is well incorporated
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- Proceed to shake the mixture vigorously for about 10-15 seconds, or until you notice the exterior of the shaker has developed a frosted appearance, signaling it's nicely chilled
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- Once shaken to perfection, employ a fine strainer to pour the cocktail, capturing any unwanted ice chips or herb remnants, into a glass that's been pre-chilled to preserve the coolness of your drink
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- This process ensures your cocktail is smooth and refreshingly cold, ready for you to enjoy
10. Tropical Fruit Punch
Ingredients
Method
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- Put one small ripe mango in a blender and blend with the rest of the ingredients until smooth
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- Serve in highball glasses with crushed ice and garnish with a host of fruit slices and leaves
11. Summer gin granita
Ingredients
Method
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- Place all the ingredients into a large jug and mix well with a long-handled spoon
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- Then pour the mixture into a shallow container and place into the freezer for one hour
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- Mix the Granita with a fork and place back into the freezer and freeze for a further hour
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- Continue this a couple more times or until the mixture is completely frozen
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- Once its frozen it is ready to serve - scrape some the mixture out with a fork to form a fluffy iced mixture and place into a cocktail glass to serve
12. Apple Orange Margarita
Ingredients
Method
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- Add all the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice
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- Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist before serving
13. Strawberry Mojito
Ingredients
Method
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- Muddle the strawberries and mint leaves with the sugar and Bacardi
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- Add this to a cocktail shaker with ice and the lime juice
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- Shake well and strain into a highball glass with ice
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- Garnish with a mint sprig and some strawberry slices and serve
Conclusion
These 11 cocktails were chosen for their unique combination of ingredients and seasonal appeal, perfect for any bank holiday gathering. Each drink stands out with its own flavorful charm, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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