Spruce Up Your Homebrewed Hard Seltzer
We’re celebrating the launch of our recipe kits by sharing some great ways to enjoy your homebrewed hard seltzer! Check out our recipes, tips and tricks below, grab a kit from your local retailer and impress your friends and family with the perfect summer drink that can truly be enjoyed all year-round.
Serve the perfect, sparkling beverage
It goes without saying that the best way to serve hard seltzer is ice cold, so store it in the refrigerator, pour it over ice and garnish with a slice of lemon or lime for an extra refreshing beverage!
To create some fantastic aromatics, add some fresh herbs like mint, rosemary, elderflower or basil, or spice things up by popping a slice or two of fresh ginger into your glass. You can also enhance these herby and fruity flavours by sticking sugar or salt around the rim of the glass.
Creativity is the aim of the game here, so experiment with flavours and pick your favourite.
Make your homebrewed hard seltzer even fruitier
Our recipe kits make brewing a batch of hard seltzer at home as easy as one, two, three. Simply ferment, flavour, bottle and in four weeks or less, you can kick back with a delicious, low-calorie drink that can be enjoyed all year round!
Whether you’ve chosen Pineapple Sunset, Raspberry Breeze or Lemon & Lime Splash, you can spruce things up by adding 500g of fresh or frozen fruit at step 2, the flavouring stage.
Transform classic beverages
If you enjoy a glass of wine spritzer, or a refreshing gin and tonic, next time try replacing your usual soda or tonic water with hard seltzer. It could become your new favourite drink.
Hard Seltzer Cocktail Recipes
If you’re a real cocktail fan, check out our awesome recipe inspiration below and discover how you can use your homebrewed hard seltzer to create your own unique cocktails!
TROPICAL SPRITZ
This refreshing cocktail made using Pineapple Sunset is the perfect addition to your next BBQ or party menu.
Serves: 1 person
YOU WILL NEED:
- 30 ml (1 oz) white rum
- 60 ml (2 oz) coconut water
- 30 ml (1 oz) pineapple syrup or 60ml (2oz) pineapple juice
- 4 mint leaves
- One cup ice
- Approx. 120 ml (4 oz) Pineapple Sunset Hard Seltzer
Option: If you like your cocktails a little sweeter, try adding 15ml (½ oz) of simple syrup or lime juice.
METHOD:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the rum, coconut water, syrup or juice and mint leaves and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a glass filled with ice and top up with Pineapple Sunset Hard Seltzer.
- Garnish with dried pineapple fan or mint leaves and enjoy!
MOJITO TWIST
Are you a mojito lover? Shake it up (literally) by adding Lemon & Lime Splash to a classic mojito cocktail to give it a refreshing, sparkling twist.
Serves: 1 person
YOU WILL NEED:
- 45 ml (1 ½ oz ) white rum
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- ½ fresh lime cut into four wedges
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 cup of ice cubes
- 120 ml (4 oz) Lemon & Lime Splash Hard Seltzer
METHOD:
- Add three lime wedges, 8 mint leaves and sugar into a tall glass. Use a muddler to crush the lime, mint and sugar together.
- Once crushed, fill the glass with ice and pour over the rum.
- Fill the rest of the glass with hard seltzer and stir with a long spoon.
- Garnish with the remaining lime wedge. Serve and enjoy!
SPARKLING SANGRIA
Looking for the perfect pitcher for your next event? Transform traditional Spanish sangria by adding Raspberry Breeze to create a refreshing, sparkling cocktail pitcher!
Serves: 6-8 people
YOU WILL NEED:
- 750 ml red wine of your choice
- 240 ml (8 oz) orange juice
- 120 ml (4 oz) brandy
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 240 ml (8 oz) Raspberry Breeze Hard Seltzer (or add to own taste)
Option: Add or change any fruits to your liking depending on what’s in season
METHOD:
- In a large pitcher mix wine, orange juice, brandy, sugar and chopped fruits.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve, overnight works best to allow for fruits to blend.
- Top up with Raspberry Breeze Hard Seltzer and serve with a ladle.
We hope these tips and tricks will help you create some delicious beverages! We would love to see your creations if you give any of these a go, so please make sure to tag us on Facebook and Instagram!
Want to get your hands on one of our Hard Seltzer Recipe Kits? Find your local homebrew store here.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below, contact us via social media, or send us a message directly here.
