With plenty of summer still to go (September counts too), there's no better time to stock up on refreshing drinks to beat the heat. From enjoying drinks with friends in the garden to heading out for a fun night on the town, the HELLO! team has rounded up the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks you need on your radar this summer (tried and tested in the HELLO! office of course.)
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© guy harrop1. Trevethan Original Dry Gin
Trevethan Original Dry Gin is one of our favourites – a smooth, sophisticated gin that pairs perfectly with tonic water and can be garnished with a slice of lemon, lime or whatever you fancy.
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2. Compass Box Orchard House (Blended Malt Scotch Whisky)
A blend of single malt whiskies, Orchard House is a fruity option with bright notes that add tang to your glass for those who enjoy a tipple.
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3. Double Dutch Sun & Sea Tonic
Double Dutch is coming in clutch this summer with a variety of drinks that are super handy to keep on hand as perfect tonics or mixers in their cute little bottles.
Our standouts include Double Dutch Indian Tonic Water, Double Dutch Double Lemon, Double Dutch Sun & Sea Tonic, and Double Dutch Pink Grapefruit.
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4. Absolut Vodka Sprite Pineapple
This cocktail can is a spin on what feels like being your 18-year-old self on the way to a party. The Sprite and pineapple flavours make the vodka taste a lot more subtle, which in hindsight can be a good thing!
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5. Bacardi Spiced & Coca-Cola
Who can forget this classic combo of Bacardi Spiced Rum and Coca-Cola? The fun spiciness of the rum is a great way to kickstart any party, and handy to keep in coolers to share with friends.
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6. Lillet Rosé
We have you covered with the rosiest aperitif you ever did see. Blending French wines and fruit infusions to make you feel like you're abroad, this can be mixed into a cocktail or my personal favourite, served with ice for those hot evenings!
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7. Jolie by Juliette (Rosé)
Sometimes picking up a quick, budget-friendly rosé for a last-minute garden party is needed, and Jolie by Juliette is your optimal sweet rosé wine (ideally with some ice in the glass as well.)
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8. Plumpton Estate Bacchus
This wine is made from hand-picked grapes in the Sussex countryside and is the epitome of a summery English wine. It is a good dinner party option, as it is best served with food or snacks, in our opinion, to enhance the flavours!
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9. Le Petit Poulet Rosé
If you're a fan of 'Chicken wine', this cheaper dupe from Aldi, called Le Petit Poulet Rosé, is both affordable and, we think, pairs brilliantly with a summer salad while sitting and watching the sunset!
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10. Castellore Organico Prosecco Rosé Extra Dry
This Aldi Castellore Organico Prosecco Rosé Extra Dry is super easy to drink with a slight sweetness, while its bubbles make it ideal for a special summery occasion.
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11. Costellore Primitivo Rosato (Puglia)
An Italian rosé wine from Puglia, we think this option from Aldi is a great, rich choice with a burst of summery fruit flavours. Think antipasti with a glass of this on the side!
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12. Le Grand Poulet Rosé
So, if you enjoyed Le Petit Poulet Rosé (which went viral), this is basically a larger bottle of it, making it all the more perfect for our office parties!
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13. Hambledon Classic Cuvée Rosé
This award-winning Classic Cuvée Rosé is exclusively produced on the estate on the South East facing chalk slopes of Windmill Down, adding an elevated feel to your wine drinking. Plus, if you like a vibrant salmon pink rose then this is the one for you!
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14. Plumpton Brut Rosé
This Plumpton Brut Rosé is the perfect blend of dry, crisp sparkling wine with plenty of fruity notes.
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15. Chassaux et Fils Rosorange
Aldi's orange wine is worth the hype with its tasty flavours as the ideal first one to try if you have never dabbled in orange wines before.
