Summer is just around the corner and it’s almost time for the most anticipated holiday of the summer, Midsummer! What better way to celebrate this summer day than with a refreshing drink in hand? Whether you’re celebrating with friends or family, a summery drink is an easy way to lift the mood. Here you’ll find five easy-to-make and fresh drink recipes that are perfect for Midsummer’s Eve. Scroll down, find your favorite, and let the Midsummer celebration begin!
Rhubarb Bellini
This rhubarb bellini is a fruity and fresh twist on the classic bellini. The blend of sweet rhubarb and tangy lime makes this drink perfect for Midsummer's Eve.
Ingredients:
4 cl lime juice
4 cl rhubarb syrup
Dry sparkling wine
1 lime slice
How to do:
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Pour lime juice and rhubarb syrup into a cocktail or sparkling glass.
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Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling wine or to taste.
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Top with a slice of lime.
Hugo Spritz with sparkling wine and elderflower
Quick, simple, and full of flavor - Hugo Spritz is a true Midsummer favorite. This drink with elderflower, lime, and mint is really refreshing and perfect for sunny days. Swap prosecco or cava for a non-alcoholic sparkling wine for an alcohol-free version.
Ingredients:
3 cl elderflower syrup
10 cl prosecco or cava
2 cl lime juice
1 lime
6 mint leaves
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How to do:
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Put ice in a wine glass.
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Slice lime and place a few wedges in the glass.
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Squeeze lime juice and pour into elderflower syrup, sparkling water, and mint, then stir.
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Top with an extra sprig of mint if desired and preferably serve with a straw.
Cava sangria with nectarine and strawberries
Are you looking for an easy drink to make for many at once? Then you've come to the right place! This refreshing and fruity cava sangria is perfect to mix in a pitcher and serves 8-10 glasses. A perfect drink for a warm summer day!
Ingredients:
1 bottle (750 ml) dry cava
5 dl Sprite or lemon-lime soda
2 nectarines
10-12 strawberries
1 orange
1 lime
1 dl orange juice
Mint
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How to do:
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Rinse the fruit and slice the lime and orange. Cut the nectarines and strawberries into wedges and place the fruit in a carafe.
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Add sprite, orange juice, and top with cava. Stir and add mint.
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Pour ice into the carafe or serve the sangria with ice in each glass.
Limoncello Spritz with a taste of lemon
Limoncello Spritz is a true lemon dream - cool, tangy, and really fresh! A clear choice for the Midsummer celebration, whether it's lunch, dinner, or just a glass in the evening sun.
Ingredients:
10 cl prosecco
5 cl limoncello
5 cl soda water
1 lemon slice
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How to do:
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Fill a glass with ice.
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Pour in prosecco and limoncello and top with soda water.
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Slice a lemon thinly and serve with a slice on top.
Midsummer bonfire with strawberries, fruit, and mint
A summery punch is the perfect option for Midsummer, as delicious as it is easy to mix. This refreshing punch with strawberries, citrus, and mint is a real thirst quencher on warm summer days and is sure to be appreciated by your guests.
Ingredients:
1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine
37 cl vodka
2 liters of Sprite or fruit soda
500 g fresh strawberries
2 limes
1 lemon
½ pot fresh mint
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How to make a midsummer bonfire:
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Rinse and clean the strawberries and cut them in halves. Cut the lemon and lime into slices and then in half, and place all the fruit in a large bowl.
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Pour in wine, sprite/fruit soda, and vodka and stir around.
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Top with mint leaves and ice or serve the punch with ice in each glass.
Do you want a non-alcoholic midsummer punch? Skip the alcohol entirely or replace it with a non-alcoholic alternative. This punch tastes just as good anyway!
Don't miss our tips on how to make the most of your midsummer or our Strawberry cake recipe for Midsummer!