This summer, we’ve all got a lot of catching up to do! It’s been a while since we last got together with our friends and family to spend some quality time with one another, so when we finally reunite, make it one to remember. Summer is the perfect time to have a South African feast on the braai in the garden, sitting out in the sun and getting some good old vitamin D. You’ll want some refreshing beverages to serve alongside your tasty meats and braai dishes, so we’ve put together some excellent drink suggestions for you, using only the best South African spirits!
If you’re a gin kinda girl/guy, then KWV Cruxland Gin will be right up your street! This fragrant South African gin is infused with Kalahari truffles and a combination of 9 botanicals. Sparletta Cream Soda is the perfect mixer for Cruxland Gin, as it complements the grape base spirit to produce a simple and sweet beverage. To finish off this South African drink, we recommend garnishing with a slice of lemon and juniper berries!
Fish Eagle Brandy is one of South Africa’s best brandies, known for its delightful taste of honey, straw and strong hints of almond! We think that this South African brandy is paired perfectly with Stoney’s Ginger Beer, for a fiery but refreshing drink. Stoney’s Ginger Beer has a spicy ginger kick to it, whilst providing a thirst-quenching beverage to keep you cool on a warm summer’s day. A South African brandy and ginger beer is a great accompaniment to your braai!
For the ultimate refreshing, sunny day drink, a South African cane spirit and passionfruit soda is a fantastic choice! The fruity concoction is created by mixing one shot (25ml) of Mainstay spirit, one shot of Roses Passion Fruit cordial and then topping up with soda water. This delicious drink is a South African twist on a traditional Vodka, Lime & Soda – but we think it is much more interesting! Any cane spirit can be used, but we recommend Mainstay Cane Spirit, which offers an unbeatable purity achieved through the elaborate distillation process.
Less commonly put together, but beautifully combined is Red Heart Rum and Sparletta Apple Rush! This South African Rum offers an extraordinary taste, as the spirit is matured in white oak casks. Adding a sparkling apple mixer to the rum creates an enjoyable, refreshing South African inspired drink, to share with friends and family. For a braai, you could even create a pitcher of the drink, to save guests from getting up and down! Finish the South African drink with some frozen lime and ice, to keep you cool on a hot day.
If you’re looking for one of the best South African whiskeys, then Bains Single Grain Whisky is an obvious choice. This is the first whisky in the world made from 100% South African yellow maize, giving it a unique taste and distinctively smooth flavour. We think that this South African whisky is best served alone, with ice! This sweet South African whisky is the perfect wind-down drink at the end of a fun-filled day, to enjoy as the sun begins to set. If it’s too strong for you, or you prefer a mixer, then a classic South African whisky and coke combination can never go wrong!
We hope that you like the sound of these delicious South African beverages! We think that these drinks are perfect for winding down on your own or sharing with your loved ones. Shop everything you need for the perfect summer drink by using the links below:
