Quench your thirst this summer with the hottest holiday drinks on offer. These cooling sips will bring colour to your esky and seasonal flair to your next get together. From easy ready-to-drink cocktails to sizeable spirits, you’ll want to dive right in. Our recommendations are dedicated to helping you find the right product at the right price. Things you buy may earn us a commission.
It’s rosé all day with Croser! This edition was co-crafted in the cool Adelaide Hills by Croser Sparkling and 78 Degrees Distillery. The enhanced wine combines classic fresh botanicals and raspberry for a perfectly pink drink – no Barbies required. Shop here.
Alcoholic sodas have made quite a splash this year, and Bundaberg has officially joined the wave. Introducing Bundaberg’s Lemon Squash and Lemon Lime & Bitters, two of the newest additions to the Fresh from Bundy line. Lemon Squash is zest galore, while the Lemon Lime & Bitters is a refreshing take on the classic pub drink (with 57% less sugar!). Both are available in 4-packs of 375ml cans (ABV 4%). Shop Lemon Squash here and Lemon Lime & Bitters here.
This timeless liqueur is so much more than margs! Crafted with a combination of sweet and bitter orange peel, the iconic triple-sec enhances the flavour of cocktails and adds a summery citrus twist to all drinks. Distilled in France, Cointreau is a zesty must-have for the holidays. Shop here.
This eco-driven bottle boasts a blend of hand-picked wild botanicals from the verdant isle of Islay in Scotland. Islay Dry Gin is shore to transport you to the beach – with shimmering seas, salty skin and an endless summer on the horizon. This particular gin holds notes of juniper, lemon, thyme and spearmint, taking your tonic to new levels. Shop here.
Need a sparkling summer sip? This Pinot Chardonnay is made from a majority of fruit grown in the elevated Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley and Alpine Valley. These grapes are delicate and intense, melding well with the wine’s biscuit, strawberry and peach notes. Shop here.
This summer, pick Australian grown corn with grassy green husks for a fresh addition to your BBQ.
Inside us are two wolves, and both are incredibly thirsty for a glass of fine wine. Wise Wolf’s sav blanc is a unique blend of elderflower, lemongrass and lime peel aromas, subtly intertwined with green herbaceous notes – making it a sensory experience best enjoyed on a hot summer’s day. Shop here.
Crafting Scotch whisky since 1833, Glengoyne is sure to whisk you away this summer. Distilled with care and aged for 12 years, Glengoyne’s single malt boasts a rich and complex flavour profile bursting with notes of toffee, dried fruits and a hint of spiced orange. This smooth summer scotch is also available in other ages. Shop here.
Rakija ravers, rejoice! Now in a slick RTD can, the Balkan spirit truly embodies the Balkan spirit. Rakija is made for celebrating with family and friends – no fancy bottles needed. Similar to a sharp vodka, DNA’s rakija is made from bold and full-bodied Australian shiraz. The grapes are fermented and double-distilled in a legitimate distillery – no make-do backyard set-up here. DNA Distillery Rakija cans are available now in 4 and 16-packs. Shop here.
