With Easter, the Early May Bank Holiday and the Spring Bank Holiday all just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a few drinks for your long weekends. Whether you're hosting friends, heading to a garden gathering or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon in the sunshine, Fentimans' premium, Botanically Brewed drinks are the perfect starting point for flavourful cocktails and refreshing mocktails.
We’ve got six simple, seasonal serves — three cocktails and three non-alcoholic options — that are ideal for celebrating the spring bank holidays in style.
Bank Holiday Cocktails
1. Gin & Ginger Cocktail
For a zesty and aromatic option that’s as easy as it is delicious, try our Gin & Ginger Cocktail recipe. The fiery warmth of Fentimans Pink Ginger pairs beautifully with fresh lime and mint.
Ingredients
- 50ml Premium Gin
- 200ml Fentimans Pink Ginger
- Lime & mint to garnish
Method
Add gin to a glass filled with ice, top with Fentimans Pink Ginger and garnish with fresh mint and a wedge of lime.
2. English Garden Cocktail
Reminiscent of the quaint countryside in England, the English Garden Cocktail serve is fresh, floral and lightly tart — the perfect aperitif for a spring day.
Ingredients
- 50ml Bombay Sapphire English Estate Gin
- 200ml Fentimans Pink Rhubarb Tonic Water
- Lemon slice and mint sprig to garnish
Method
Build over ice and garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lemon.
3. Fentimans Summer Fruit Cup
Our Fentimans Summer Fruit Cup is bright, bold and packed with summery flavours, this cocktail is perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 125ml Fentimans Mandarin & Seville Orange Jigger
- 25ml Pimms
- 25ml Gin
- Mint, strawberry, orange slice and cucumber to garnish
Method
Build a highball glass with ice halfway, add Pimms and gin, and pack with fruit. Top with Mandarin & Seville Orange Jigger and garnish with fresh mint and orange slices.
Bank Holiday Mocktails
1. Rose & Apricot Spritz
Light, floral and effortlessly pretty, this pink-hued spritz is a crowd-pleaser. Here's how you can create our Rose & Apricot Spritz.
Ingredients
- 275mls Fentimans Rose Lemonade
- 25ml Monin Apricot Syrup
- Garnish with dried apricot or a slice of lime
Method
Build in a balloon glass over ice. Add the apricot syrup, top with Rose Lemonade and garnish.
2. Elderflower & Cucumber Cooler
Crisp, clean and delicately floral — our Elferflower & Cucumber Cooler is the ultimate warm-weather mocktail.
Ingredients
- 275ml Fentimans Gently Sparkling Elderflower
- 25ml Cucumber Syrup
- Cucumber ribbon to garnish
- Optional: To make an alcoholic version, just add 50ml gin.
Method
Fill a balloon glass with ice, add the syrup, then top with Elderflower. Garnish with cucumber.
3. Victorian Lemonade & Blood Orange Twist
For a zingy and vibrant serve that’s ideal for citrus lovers, try our Victorian Lemonade & Blood Orange Twist cocktail.
Ingredients
- 275ml Fentimans Victorian Lemonade
- 25ml Blood Orange Syrup
- Slice of blood orange or orange to garnish
- Optional: To make an alcoholic version, just add 50ml of gin.
Method
Build over ice, add the syrup and top with Victorian Lemonade. Garnish with a slice of citrus.
These drinks are simple to make and packed with flavour. Whatever the weather, Fentimans’ range of Botanically Brewed mixers and soft drinks make the perfect companion for your long weekend plans.
Explore the full Fentimans cocktail and mocktail section and stock up for your spring celebrations!