6 Delicious And Super-Easy Cocktails For Garden PartiesSkip To ContentHomepageSign InSearch BuzzFeedSearch BuzzFeedlol Badge Feedwin Badge Feedtrending Badge FeedCalifornia residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc PressRSSPrivacyConsent PreferencesUser TermsAd ChoicesHelpContactSitemapPaid PostPosted on 10 May 2021 6 Delicious And Super-Easy Cocktails For Garden Parties Lazy Old-Fashioned, anyone? by Monkey ShoulderBrand PublisherFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink We're still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, so please check and follow the latest government rules and advice around the easing of lockdown restrictions. With the weather getting warmer and outdoor meetups now permitted* eating and drinking in the garden with friends is now back on the menu To help you with hosting we ve come up with some incredibly easy cocktail recipes that you and your loved ones can enjoy in your garden They re simple and delicious which means you can spend less time preparing and more time having fun *Government guidelines around meeting up vary across the UK. You should check and follow the government advice specific to your local area. Here are six super-simple yet impressive cocktails you can easily make at home 1 If you re missing the beach and want to bring a relaxed tropical vibe to your garden party then a Monkey Colada is a delicious option for your lucky guests Monkey Shoulder / Via monkeyshoulder.com A taste of paradise — exactly what we've been dreaming of! What you'll need (makes one cocktail): 35ml Monkey Original 50ml Fresh pineapple juice 15ml Coconut rum 20ml Coconut cream / Coco Real How you make it: 1. Add all ingredients into a blender with ice and blend until smooth. 3. Pour into a tall glass (if you have a "Hurricane" glass, even better!). 4. Garnish with a pineapple chunk. 2 If the day is a scorcher something refreshing and zingy like this Ginger Monkey would go wonderfully with a little garden BBQ in the sunshine Monkey Shoulder / Via monkeyshoulder.com Essential pairing: a juicy burger and a corn on the cob. What you'll need (makes one cocktail): 50ml Monkey Shoulder 120ml dry ginger ale 1 orange wedge How you make it: 1. Fill long glass with ice. 2. Pour in the Monkey Shoulder and dry ginger ale. 3. Gently stir and garnish with the orange wedge. 3 This Espresso Martini makes a great addition to any outdoor brunch Plus it s easier to make than you think Monkey Shoulder / Via monkeyshoulder.com Coffee with friends, but with a twist. What you'll need (makes one cocktail): 40ml Monkey Shoulder whisky 30ml good-quality espresso 15ml coffee liqueur such as Tia Maria A dash of sugar syrup to taste How you make it: 1. Add Monkey Shoulder, espresso, Tia Maria, sugar syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker. 2. Shake VERY hard until foamy. 3. Strain into a martini glass. 4. Garnish with three coffee beans laid onto the foam. 4 Or if afternoon tea is more your vibe then a Monkey Jam Sour is a juicy jammy treat that is sure to appeal to a sweet and sour tooth Monkey Shoulder / Via monkeyshoulder.com You can say you even made the jam yourself — who's gonna know? What you'll need (makes one cocktail): 40ml Monkey Shoulder whisky 20ml fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons jam A dash of orange bitters Soda water (optional) How you make it: 1. Add all ingredients to shaker. 2. Add fresh ice and shake it well! 3. Strain into an ice-filled glass. 4. If you fancy, top with soda water! 5 We dare you to find someone who doesn t love cloudy apple juice especially on a warm day This Monkey Apples cocktail is refreshing juicy and just two ingredients What s not to love Monkey Shoulder / Via monkeyshoulder.com Bonus: The colour of this drink is just divine. What you'll need (makes one cocktail): 50ml Monkey Shoulder whisky Fresh cloudy apple juice How you make it: 1. Add Monkey Shoulder, apple juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker . 2. Give a quick shake. 3. Serve into a tall glass over ice. 4. Garnish with fresh apple slices! 6 There s something very sophisticated about an Old-Fashioned but it has a reputation for being a little complex Not this Lazy Old-Fashioned though made directly in a Monkey Shoulder bottle It s simple looks cool and it s a group serve so it cuts out all the work and impresses your friends at the same time Monkey Shoulder / Via monkeyshoulder.com Place this bottle at the table or let your friends help themselves from the fridge. Hosting has never been easier! What you'll need (makes 12 cocktails): Bottle of Monkey Shoulder 90ml sugar syrup (made 1:1 water:sugar) 30ml Angostura bitters Orange zest How you make it: 1. Remove 100ml of Monkey Shoulder from the bottle (make yourself and a friend a Ginger Monkey while you wait). 2. Add sugar syrup and Angostura bitters to the bottle. 3. Shake well in the bottle and chill down in fridge (or pour straight over ice). 4. Pour into tumblers over ice, stir, and add a twist of orange peel. Having a garden party and want even more cocktail inspiration Click here for Monkey Shoulder products recipes and ideas Don't be a drunken monkey. Please drink responsibly. Additional thumbnail imagery from Getty Images. Share This ArticleFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink