The perfect drinks for a sunny bank holiday weekend

Jul 08, 2023

How many swallows make a summer? More than one they say, so I’ll settle on two, swallows that is of an ice-cold drink as the grand stretch in the evening heads towards its midsummer zenith. The great outdoors is calling, even if it's only your back garden or a balcony and hanging out with friends and family.

These relaxed occasions are where what's in your glass will be talked over not about, and your drink's main job is to make you as chilled as it is, preferably with a soundtrack of clinking ice cubes. So save that fancy bottle for another day.

Retailers are doing their best to encourage us to enjoy the sun, with Lidl, Aldi, O’Briens and Dunnes all listing new seasonal wines,