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Seedlip cocktails to satisfy a crowd: Non-alcoholic Summer Pitchers

Person behind a wooden table with three Seedlip non-alcoholic spirits, cocktails, garnishes, a copper shaker, and flowers.

We can thank the 13th century for the word pitcher - a term meaning earthen jug. In Summer, drinks served in a pitcher are an easy way to satisfy a crowd and in this new normal of keeping as many hands to themselves, it’s a useful option to keep to social distancing.

There’s one key piece of advice when making a cocktail pitcher. Don’t skimp on the ice. Ice keeps ice cold. Cold ice will stay in its frozen state for longer, avoiding the rather unpleasant taste of an overly diluted drink. If you’re hosting, buy bags & bags of the stuff. We’ve tweaked some of our best non-alcoholic Summer cocktails such as the Grove Margarita and Grove Fruit Cup so each recipe can be made in a jug and serve six people at a time. Everyone wants a slice of the celebration so dress up each glass. We’ve included garnish suggestions below. Here’s our list of non-alcoholic Seedlip Summer Pitchers.

Grove Cup

Seedlip Grove 42: 600 ml
Sweetened Rhubarb Tea: 60 ml
Ginger Ale: 500 ml Ice: Cubed

Glass & Garnish

Wine Glass
Rhubarb Ribbon or Orange Zest

Method

Make the tea and let it cool. Pour Seedlip Grove 42 & the cooled tea into a jug. Stir. Add ice & stir again. Top with Ginger Ale.

Grove Margarita

Seedlip Grove 42: 300 ml
Agave Syrup: 6 tbsp
Fresh Lime Juice: 120 ml
Ice: Cubed

Glass & Garnish

Rocks
Salt rim & Lime wheel

Method

Salt glasses in advance by first running lime around the rim, followed by a rolling of salt. Garnish each glass with a Lime wheel. Then build ingredients in a jug. Stir. Add ice. Stir again.