As we move into the summer and, hopefully, see more of the sun, there’s no better time to prepare for garden parties or brush up on your cocktail recipes.
From flavoured spirits to the pre-made cocktail mixes, there are plenty on offer in a number of Irish supermarkets that will have you sorted for the summer.
We had a look at what Tesco, Dunnes Stores and Supervalu have in their summer range and put together a list of what to expect.
Tesco
As well as the reliables, Tesco has a range of flavoured spirits, such as Gordon’s Sicilian Gin 70cl and their Mediterranean Orange, both down from €24 to €21. Koppaberg’s Strawberry and Lime Gin 70cl, Passion Fruit & Orange Gin 70cl and Mixed Fruit 70cl are all €33.
There are also a number of flavoured tonics and mixers to choose from.
Tesco also has plenty of ingredients to make up cocktails for sunny days in the garden, including fruit, mint leaves and herbs for about €0.49 to €3.50. The store has a number of recipes on its website.
For those who don’t feel confident in their cocktail skills or who want a quick and easy drink, there are plenty of pre-made cocktails to pick up such as Malibu Pina Colada, Jameson Whiskey Ginger Ale and Lime, and Smirnoff Seltzer Mango and Passion Fruit.
Dunnes Stores
Dunnes have a number of frozen ice-pop cocktails that would be a great solution to cooling down on a hot summer’s day. There are mixed boxes to choose from or a box of just Strawberry Daquiri flavour. Both options are just €6.
In-store, there is both fresh fruit and frozen bags of fruit, which could easily be used to make a batch of cocktails.
Pre-made Coppa Cocktails Expresso Martini is just €16 for 70cl, whilst Passion Fruit or Pina Colada from the same brand are just €14. 50cl of Tails Cocktails are €15.
In terms of flavoured spirits, Dunnes have 70cl of Beefeater London Blood Orange and 70cl Pink Strawberry for €21. There are a number of Absolut Vodka flavours for sale at €22.10 per 70cl including Citron Lemon, Grapefruit, Lime, Raspberry and Vanilla. 70cl of Barcardi Raspberry Rum and Coconut Rum are both €22.
Supervalu
As part of Supervalu’s summer gin sale, Beara Ocean Gin is down from €39.50 to €34.50, while Kinsale Gin is down from €40 to €32. Ballykeefe Irish Gin was €40 and is now €32, while Minke Irish Gin was €39 and is now €35.
To go alongside this, SuperValu Signature Tastes Elderflower Pressé, Raspberry Lemonade or Elderflower Tonic is now just €2.25.
Supervalu also have Absolut Citron Lemon or Vanilla Vodka for €22.50. 70cl Antica Sambuca is just €22.
For something slightly different, 4 cans of Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime or Wild Berry are now €8, down from €10.
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