SUMMER WITH A TWIST

Produced in the United Kingdom with 100% natural ingredients, these stylish mixers are so beautiful you won’t want to hide them away in the fridge. Perfect for a drinks trolley or for parties, flavours include Violet Blossom tonic for gin and Barrel smoked cola for perfect rum cocktails. Great value at just over £1 a bottle.

£26.95 for 24 x 200ml artisan bottles, thedrinkshop.com ✢ rosé is set to stay this summer. Sales have been steadily increasing in the UK, even creeping up on our beloved prosecco.

✢ the nation’s love of pink drinks is driving sales of blush gins, rosé and “instagram-able” cocktails, according to the Wine and Spirit trade association.

✢ expect to see pretty pink bottles adorning the most stylish alfresco tables and picnic blankets as things heat up. w&h