After the long winter, the weather is finally welcoming us to have some good time outside. Whether you’re having a BBQ party, a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying a walk outside, you might find yourself thirsty for something fresh and cold. That’s why we’ve prepared some recipes by drinkcalypso.com and our Candyroom team for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails – easy and fast to make. The refreshing feeling is guaranteed. You can find the necessary Calypso drinks in our shop. Consume with measure and pleasure.
Non-alcoholic cocktails
#1 – Raspberry lemonade slushies
If you need something to cool you down and cheer you up, this is the drink for you. Easy to make and best to be consumed in a nice company. Recipe for 6 serves.
Ingredients:
1 bottle Calypso Original Lemonade
600g frozen raspberries
8 ice cubes
3 tablespoons agave nectar
How to prepare:
Wash the raspberries and put them in a blender. Add ice, lemonade, the agave nectar and mix everything. Serve in six small slushy jars.
#2 – Virgin mojito
There’s nothing more refreshing than a good old mojito – even a non-alcoholic one. This will be your favourite company in summer parties and sunny days. Recipe for two serves.
Ingredients:
1 bottle Calypso Original Lemonade
small bunch mint
1 tbsp sugar
ice cubes
How to prepare:
Muddle the sugar with the leaves from the mint using a pestle and mortar. Then fill 2 tall glasses in half with crushed ice. Add the mint mix and the lemonade. Drink with a straw.
#3 – Tropical fizz
Quench your thirst for summer party with this delicious fruity drink. Recipe for two serves.
Ingredients:
1 part Calypso Island Wave Lemonade
1 handful strawberries, halved
1 kiwi fruit – peeled and chopped
2 pineapple rings, chopped
1 part sparkling apple juice
ice
How to prepare:
Fill a glass with half sparkling apple juice and half Calypso Island Wave Lemonade. Add the fruits and ice. Serve immediately.
Alcoholic cocktails
#1 – Calypso punch
This delicious tropical cocktail will immediately take you to a happy sunny place, maybe one with a beach. Great for pool parties.
Ingredients:
5 parts Calypso Pineapple Peach Limeade
1 part 151 rum
½ part dark rum
½ part coconut rum
dash of nutmeg (optional)
lime wedge
How to prepare:
Mix the Limeade and the run in a shaker, then pour over ice in a tall glass and add the liquid. Sprinkle nutmeg on top and garnish with lime wedge. Enjoy!
#2 – Blue Bourbon
Now, this is something for true cocktail enthusiasts. This intriguing ocean treasure will guarantee you a refreshing and relaxing experience. Great for hot days outside.
Ingredients:
3 parts Calypso Ocean Blue Lemonade
1 part bourbon
splash of lime
How to prepare:
Pour The Lemonade and the bourbon over ice in a glass. Add a splash of lime and stir.
#3 – Peach Mimosa
A delicious cocktail, perfect for brunch and leisurely afternoons.
Ingredients:
1 part Calypso Southern Peach Lemonade
1 part dry sparkling wine or champagne
How to prepare:
Pour sparkling wine/champagne in a glass first. Then, top with the Lemonade. Add ice.
We hope our recipes inspire you for some refreshing time outside. You know what they say: “a little party never killed nobody”. Well, we still need to act sensibly even when having fun. Cheers!