How to Pack an Award-Winning Picnic Bar

Picnics aren't what they used to be. The food game has genuinely leveled up and we've swapped crushed white-bread sandwiches for artisanal charcuterie, sourdough, and fancy cheeses.

So why are we still settling for warm wine, lukewarm lager, or flat canned seltzers when the sun goes down?

We believe your outdoor setup deserves proper drinks. And you don't need to lug a full mixology kit, shaker, and six different spirits to the park to get a real drink. With a little planning, a small cooler bag, and the right soundtrack, you can transform any patch of grass into a pop-up cocktail bar.

Here is how to elevate your outdoor drinking experience this season.

Keep It Compact and Chill

The secret to a great picnic bar is low effort and high quality. Leave the bulky bottles at home and opt for compact 200ml bottles instead. They slide effortlessly into tote bags or cooler boxes without weighing you down, and they pack plenty of punch for a long afternoon.

Pro Picnic Tip: Chill your cocktail bottles in the fridge overnight before you head out. Pack a wide-mouth insulated flask full of solid ice cubes and bring along a couple of heavy-bottomed tumblers. When you reach your spot, all you have to do is pour over fresh ice. No shaking, no sticky fingers, no mess.

Match Your Drink to the Sunset

A truly great session has phases. You start light while the afternoon sun is high, but as the light shifts to golden hour, you want something richer to sip as the temperature drops.

This is where the heavy hitter comes in.

We are proud to say our Maple Old Fashioned just picked up a Great Taste Award, and while people often think of whiskey drinks as winter strictly, we are here to bust that myth.

As dusk rolls in, there is nothing quite like a rich, velvety Maple Old Fashioned poured over a big block of ice. The gentle sweetness of maple combined with smooth oak notes makes it the ultimate 'sunset sip' while you are wrapped in a blanket watching the sun go down. It brings a touch of fireside luxury right to your picnic mat.

Bring the Sound System

What is a cocktail without the right atmosphere? A drink tastes infinitely better with the right soundtrack.

Every single bottle of Rythmik comes equipped with its own scannable QR code on the label. All you need to do is scan it and hit play on your portable Bluetooth speaker. You will be instantly connected to our hand-curated DJ playlists, specifically mixed to match the exact vibe of the cocktail in your glass.

No arguing over who controls the AUX cord, and no endless scrolling for a decent playlist. Just pour, scan, play, and enjoy.

Ready for Your Next Session?

Whether you are heading to a local park, setting up on the beach, or just kicking back in the garden, don't settle for average drinks. Grab a few of our 200ml bottles, pack some ice, and let us take care of the music. You can pick and mix your choice of any 2 x 200ml bottles for only £36.

Explore our award-winning range and pair your next outing with the perfect soundtrack today.