“If you can’t make your own, store-bought is fine.” Ina Garten’s famous mantra has never felt more appropriate. In keeping with the theme, add some Keogh’s Crisps (particularly if you can get your hands on the elusive Irish Blue Cheese flavour) and a party tin of Reieto Gordal Picante olives from Vera Foods. Then whip up some viral pickle dip and you’re good to go. Just add ice …

Boatyard Distillery

Boatyard’s limited edition Summer Solstice Gin, created in Fermanagh with Killahora Orchards in Cork, combines classic juniper with Rare Apple Ice Wine for a citrusy finish made for long evenings. Serve with tonic and lemon or as a spritz. Their excellent pre-batched martinis are also perfect shaken – or stirred.

Valentia Island Vermouth

Bring a little Irish aperitivo to the garden with Valentia Island Vermouth. Serve over ice with soda, top with sparkling wine for a spritz or use in a Negroni.

Craft Cocktails

No shaker required. Craft Cocktails’ limited edition Watermelon Margarita combines 100% agave tequila, real watermelon and fresh lime. Pour over ice with a salted rim or blend into a frozen slushie for the easiest cocktail ever.

Coops Cocktails

Joanna Cooper’s Coops Cocktails has perfected everything from Margaritas to Lychee and Espresso Martinis. The handy 100ml mini cocktails make cute welcome drinks, picnic companions or party favours.

ÓL Irish Cocktails

These well crafted canned cocktails punch well above their weight. Try Signal, an Irish whiskey highball with yuzu, wild Wicklow pine and verjus, or Crush, an aromatic vodka-based spritz layered with chokeberry, verbena and palo santo.

SIP Canned Wine

Ireland’s first canned wine producer is ideal for outdoor gatherings. Choose the crisp Night Harvest Chardonnay or the smooth, oak-aged 75 Vines Garnacha.

Stonewell Cider

For cider lovers, Cork producer Stonewell has every base covered. Try the apple and rhubarb Rós, the botanical Sting, classic Dry or Medium Dry, or its excellent 0% cider.

Poachers Drinks

Whether you’re mixing cocktails or drinking them straight over ice, Poachers’ mixers deserve a place in the fridge. The Grapefruit Soda with Irish Sea Salt makes an excellent Paloma, while Lemon Soda with Irish Mint and Ginger Beer are equally refreshing.

Naturally Cordial

Irish-made Naturally Cordial transforms sparkling water, Prosecco or a G&T with flavours including apple, cucumber and mint, strawberry and passionfruit, pink grapefruit, lemon and raspberry. Keep one chilled in the fridge and summer drinks are sorted.

The White Hag

Not everyone wants a cocktail. Little Fawn Session IPA from Sligo is packed with blueberry, passionfruit and grapefruit notes, while Berry Hibiscus & Ginger is tart and refreshing. Staples for barbecue season.

SynerChi Kombucha

Ireland’s original kombucha producer continues to lead the way with fruity flavours including mango, hibiscus and raspberry, elderflower and apple, ginger, and coconut and pineapple. Naturally fermented and unpasteurised, brewed and bottled in Gweedore, Co Donegal, it’s a brilliant alcohol-free option alongside its range of water kefirs and boost shots. 

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