Our Favourite Summer Party Drinks

Take a Mexican classic for a Scotch spin and you get a summer party cocktail that’s almost too easy. Tangy grapefruit soda, Ballantine’s Finest and plenty of ice are all you need.
 
Want to go extra? Rim the glass with Tajín for a hit of chilli, lime and sea salt. It’s the kind of finishing touch that gets people asking how you made it. Feel free to keep your secrets.

Some drinks are better shared. Mix up a few jugs of this juicy Summer Pitcher and get back to enjoying the evening. It’s big on fresh flavours with Ballantine’s Finest, zesty lemon and Lillet Blanc for a sweet, citrus finish. Made for that moment when the playlist’s on point and the conversation’s flowing.

Sometimes the best cocktail idea is not having one. Just Ballantine’s Finest. Just orange soda. Job done.
This nostalgic combo proves that the best party drinks are usually the simplest ones. Pour fizzy orange soda over Ballantine’s Finest and garnish with a fresh orange slice. Just pour, sip and take all the credit.

Some cocktails are worth the extra shake. Our tropical twist on a Whisky Sour combines Ballantine’s Finest, passion fruit and citrus for one of summer’s easiest crowd-pleasers. The extra effort lasts about 30 seconds. The compliments tend to stick around longer.

This isn’t your average Piña Colada. We’ve taken the traditional recipe and made it Ballantine’s style with smooth Scotch whisky. Some traditions are worth remixing.
 
Stick to the honey and vanilla notes of Ballantine’s Finest or mix with Ballantine’s Sunshine for even more sunny pineapple.

If you like the minty freshness of a Mojito, you’ll love a Whisky Smash. Swapping rum for Scotch gives it a little more warmth, a little more sweetness and a kick of spice from the ginger ale. We also add a splash of passion fruit syrup for an even sunnier kick.

 
For anyone who likes their drinks sweet, tart and topped with a silky foam. A splash of cherry syrup gives the classic Whisky Sour a summery refresh, whilst Ballantine’s Wild adds extra juicy flavour. Mix up a batch for the group and watch it disappear faster than the snacks.

If summer had a personality, it’d probably turn up holding one of these. Say hello to the season’s superstar cocktail, made with mango, pineapple and fresh lime juice. Using Ballantine’s Sunshine, it’ll bring the tropics to your next gathering.