Alfresco Cocktails, Done Properly

When the weather shifts, so should the way we drink.

Alfresco doesn’t call for overworked, overcomplicated cocktails. It calls for something lighter, more refreshing, and easier to enjoy over time. Something that fits around the moment rather than taking it over.

Less mixing. More pouring.
Less effort. Better drinks.

If you’re hosting, heading to the park, or planning a long lunch, pre-mixed cocktails (ready-to-drink cocktails) are one of the simplest ways to serve high-quality drinks without the usual effort.

Daytime Cocktails: A Better Way to Drink Outdoors

Spring and summer change how we want to drink.

• Lower intensity

• More refreshing

• Easier to come back to

The best daytime cocktails aren’t heavy or overly strong. They’re designed to last, to refresh, and to work across different occasions.

That’s why ready-to-drink cocktails are increasingly the go-to for outdoor drinking. They remove the friction, without compromising on quality.

A Ready-to-Drink Margarita That Works in the Daytime

Our Pampelita Margarita, a ready-to-drink grapefruit margarita, is built for exactly this kind of drinking.

Premium tequila, red grapefruit aperitif and citrus come together in something that’s mid-strength, bright and properly refreshing. A margarita that works earlier in the day without losing its edge.

Serve it:

• Over ice with a slice of pink grapefruit

• Or with a splash of prosecco for a lighter, sparkling twist

It shifts easily from a classic serve into something closer to a spritz.

Cherry Cocktails Are Still Leading the Season

Cherry isn’t going anywhere. It’s one of the most consistent flavour trends in cocktails right now, and for good reason. (We explore this more in our piece on why cherry cocktails are trending.)

Our Cherry Amour, a ready-to-drink Cherry Bakewell inspired cocktail, leans into that balance.

Whisky, amaretto, sour cherry and citrus create something that’s not too sweet, with a clean, refreshing tang.

Serve it:

• Over ice for a fuller, more rounded drink

• Or with a splash of soda to lift it into a longer, more refreshing serve

It works just as well in the afternoon as it does later on.

Why Soda Helps Create Longer Cocktails

If there’s one simple way to adapt cocktails for daytime drinking, it’s soda.

Adding soda:

• Lengthens the drink

• Lowers the intensity

• Keeps it refreshing without losing flavour

Take our It's A London Thing twist on a gimlet, a ready-to-drink gin cocktail with ginger and lemongrass. Full of flavour and with a high abv, it can be adapted easily for daytime occasions.

Serve it:

• Over ice with soda for a bright, zesty long drink

• Garnished with mint or lemon

• Or blended with ice and mint for a quick slushy

A small addition that makes cocktails more suited to daytime drinking.

Espresso Martini, Without the Effort

You don’t need to shake anything. We’ve already done that part.

If you want something more relaxed:

• Pour it over ice

• Pour it over ice cream

• Or blend it with ice for a simple frappé-style serve

It’s slightly more indulgent, but still low effort.

A Better Way to Serve Summer Cocktails

Alfresco cocktails don’t need to be complicated to be good.

Start with something well made.
Adjust it to the moment.
Keep it easy to drink.

If you’re looking for easy summer cocktails, pre-mixed drinks for entertaining, or premium ready-to-drink cocktails in the UK, explore our ready-to-drink cocktail range here.

Less effort. Better drinks. Exactly where you want them.