The sun’s (finally) out and you’ve got the day off, hurrah! And the only way to make this lovely day even better? With the addition of gin, of course! And we’re not talking just serving a few G&Ts… oh no, we’re talking the full shebang! Read on for some fabulous ideas on how to throw a gin-infused BBQ. Happy grilling, everyone!
How to throw a gin-themed summer barbecue
The Drinks: Party Punch
You don’t want to spend your whole BBQ faffing about making cocktails every five minutes, but a summer barbecue calls for something more exciting than a fridge full of beers and your usual g&t! The answer? Punch! You can easily whip up a big jug in advance and then just stock the freezer with tonnes of ice and let everyone help themselves.
The perfect summer party tipple, this zingy punch is sure to impress!
Fruity, fizzy and refreshing: you’re gonna love this gin and Pimms punch…
Peach juice, ginger beer, lime and honey syrup combine with gin for a delicious fruit punch cocktail that’s incredibly easy to make - perfect when served in a bowl of ice under a hot summer sky!
Gin and Old Mout Cider are a match made in heaven!
This Aperol punch is ideal to enjoy with gin pals!
Sparkling rosé wine and pink gin mix with blackberry liqueur and raspberries for a perfect pink punch
We are in love with this marvellous gin Punch!
Pink gin lemonade with raspberry, rose and elderflower; a sweet and fruity strawberry and pineapple punch; a more sophisticated hibiscus-flower batch cocktail; a crowd-pleasing cherry gin punch; and a grapefruit-infused twist on an Aperol Spritz: these are the five easy gin cocktail punch recipes you need to throw the perfect summer night in.
This gin punch will make you the host with the most
The food: BBQ time!
Gone are the days when a BBQ meant a limp sausage and a blackened, dry burger. Yes, it’s time to get marinading, people! You might be pleasantly surprised to discover that gin works fantastically well with meat and savoury dishes as well as in cocktails.
This easy recipe for pork and gin sausages with gin pickle will have your friends and family queuing up for your barbecue!
This sticky, ginny pulled pork is the perfect picnic treat!
Get ready to sink your teeth into this gin-soaked recipe.
The dessert: gin ice cream and lollies!
What else could you possibly want for your summer BBQ after eating all that meat than a deliciously refreshing and light fruity ice lolly or bowl of ice cream, laced with gin? Nothing! You can make these well in advance, so you can relax on the day, too. Win.
Plus a yummy elderflower jelly to have with it!
An easy-to-make, boozy delight!
Guaranteed to make the sun come out!
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