7 Classic (and Delicious) Cornish Summer Cocktails to Enjoy This Year

Summer in Cornwall is all about long evenings, fresh sea air and spending time with your friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a garden gathering, enjoying a barbecue or watching the sun set over the coast, a well-crafted cocktail is the perfect accompaniment.

Using our premium, small-batch spirits inspired by Cornwall’s coastline and natural beauty, these seven cocktails are simple to make at home while showcasing the distinctive character of Rosemullion Distillery’s range.

1. Cornish Summer Cocktails starts with a generously made Garden G&T!

A classic Gin & Tonic is hard to beat on a warm afternoon.

Best served with: Rosemullion Summer Gin for its bright, refreshing botanicals. Rosemullion Dry Gin also works beautifully if you prefer a more classic G&T.

You’ll need

• 50ml Rosemullion Summer or Dry Gin
• Premium Indian tonic water
• Fresh strawberries
• A sprig of mint
• Plenty of ice
• a beautiful garden

Method

Fill a balloon glass with ice before adding the gin. Top with chilled tonic water, stir gently and garnish with sliced strawberries and fresh mint.

Perfect for: Garden parties, picnics and relaxing in the sunshine.

2. Cornish Sea Breeze

A refreshing cocktail with bright citrus flavours that evoke the Cornish coast.

Best served with: Rosemullion Seafarer’s Gin or Rosemullion Dry Gin, both of which complement the fresh citrus beautifully.

You’ll need

• 50ml Rosemullion Seafarer’s Gin
• 25ml fresh grapefruit juice
• 15ml fresh lime juice
• Soda water
• Grapefruit slice

Method

Shake the gin, grapefruit juice and lime juice with ice. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass, top with soda water and garnish with grapefruit.

Perfect for: Afternoon drinks on the patio.

3. Summer Cornish Mojito

A fresh take on a favourite, made with Rosemullion White Rum.

Best served with: Rosemullion White Rum, whose clean, crisp flavour allows the fresh mint and lime to shine.

You’ll need

• 50ml Rosemullion White Rum
• Fresh mint leaves
• Half a lime
• 2 tsp caster sugar
• Soda water
• Crushed ice

Method

Muddle the mint, lime and sugar together. Fill the glass with crushed ice, add the rum, top with soda water and stir gently.

Perfect for: Barbecues and summer evenings.

4. Cornish Berry Bramble

Sweet berries and crisp gin make this a colourful seasonal cocktail.

Best served with: Rosemullion Summer Gin, whose fruit-forward botanicals pair wonderfully with fresh blackberries.

You’ll need

• 50ml Rosemullion Summer Gin
• 25ml fresh lemon juice
• 15ml sugar syrup
• Blackberry liqueur
• Fresh blackberries

Method

Shake the gin, lemon juice and syrup with ice. Strain over crushed ice, drizzle the blackberry liqueur over the top and garnish with fresh berries.

Perfect for: Celebrating British summer fruits.

5. Cornish Dark & Stormy

Rich rum meets spicy ginger beer for a refreshing yet warming summer serve.

Best served with: Rosemullion Dark Rum, whose rich molasses, caramel and spice notes are a perfect match for ginger beer and fresh lime.

You’ll need

• 50ml Rosemullion Dark Rum
• Premium ginger beer
• Fresh lime
• Ice

Method

Fill a highball glass with ice, add the rum and top with ginger beer. Finish with a generous squeeze of lime.

Perfect for: Evenings by the fire pit or overlooking the sea.

6. Elderflower Collins

Light, floral and wonderfully refreshing.

Best served with: Rosemullion Summer Gin, which complements the delicate elderflower and citrus flavours perfectly.

You’ll need

• 50ml Rosemullion Summer Gin
• 20ml elderflower cordial
• 20ml fresh lemon juice
• Soda water
• Lemon wheel

Method

Shake the gin, elderflower cordial and lemon juice with ice. Pour into a tall glass over fresh ice and top with soda water.

Perfect for: Afternoon entertaining and summer celebrations.

7. Cornish Sunset

Inspired by Cornwall’s spectacular golden evenings.

Best served with: Rosemullion Gold Rum, whose gentle oak ageing brings smooth vanilla and caramel notes that pair beautifully with orange juice.

You’ll need

• 50ml Rosemullion Gold Rum
• 75ml orange juice
• 15ml grenadine
• Orange slice

Method

Pour the rum and orange juice over ice. Slowly add the grenadine so it settles at the bottom before garnishing with an orange slice.

Perfect for: Watching the sunset after a day exploring Cornwall.

Looking to Experiment?

Rosemullion’s rum collection offers something for every palate, so why not try these simple summer serves too?

Rosemullion Spiced Rum

Perfect in a Rum Mule with ginger beer and fresh lime, or simply served over ice with premium ginger ale and a slice of orange for an easy summer drink.

Rosemullion Chocolate Rum

Ideal for an indulgent Espresso Rum Martini, a decadent dessert cocktail, or poured over vanilla ice cream for a delicious after-dinner treat.

Rosemullion Navy Rum

Its bold, full-bodied character makes it an excellent choice for classic cocktails such as a Mai Tai, Zombie or Planter’s Punch.

Rosemullion Honey Rum

A wonderfully smooth rum that’s delicious with cloudy apple juice, ginger ale or in a refreshing Honey Rum Sour.

Make the Most of Summer with Rosemullion Distillery

Summer is the ideal time to discover new flavours, experiment with cocktails and enjoy quality spirits with good company. Whether you prefer a crisp gin serve or a rich rum cocktail, Rosemullion Distillery’s handcrafted spirits bring a taste of Cornwall to every glass.

If you recreate any of these cocktails, we’d love to see them. Share your creations on social media and tag Rosemullion Distillery to inspire fellow spirit lovers.

Here’s to a wonderful Cornish summer for you all,

With very best wishes from the Rosemullion Distillery Team.