We can thank the 13th century for the word pitcher. A term used more readily over in the US. It means 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 skim 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
Fever-Tree Smoky 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 Fever-Tree Smoky 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.
Cold Brew
Seedlip Spice 94: 300 ml
Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice: 90 ml
Cold Brew: Top
Ice: Cubed
Glass & Garnish
Highball
Pink Grapefruit Zest
Method
Build in a jug.
Grove Fruit Cup
Seedlip Grove 42: 300 ml
Sweetened Twining’s Glow Tea: 300 ml
Organic Balsamic Vinegar: 30 ml
Premium clear Lemonade: 600 ml
Ice: Cubed
Glass & Garnish
Wine Glass
Mint Sprig
Method
Add ingredients to a jug. Churn w/ Sliced Cucumber, Mint & Strawberry.
PaNOma
Seedlip Spice 94: 300ml
Pink Grapefruit Juice: 180ml
Lime juice: 90ml
Simple Syrup: 150ml
Cold Soda Water: 400ml
Ice: Cubed
Glass & Garnish
Highball
Pink Grapefruit wedge & half salt rim
Method
First garnish each glass with a Pink Grapefruit wedge. Then, Build ingredients in a jug. Stir. Add ice. Stir. Finally, top with soda water.
Teatime Cooler
Seedlip Garden 108: 300 ml
Iced Green Tea: 600 ml
Rhubarb Syrup*: 60 ml
Ice: Cubed
Glass & Garnish
Rocks Glass
Mint Sprig
*Rhubarb Syrup recipe
Ingredients Rhubarb: One large bunch
Lemon: Juice of one Lemon
Hot water: 500 ml
Caster sugar: 500ml
Method
First make Rhubarb Syrup recipe. Slice Rhubarb & add to a pan of hot water. Lightly muddle & leave for 30 minutes. Strain & add caster sugar
Then once cool, build all ingredients in a jug. Stir. Add ice. Stir again.
