5 Top Summer Brunching Tips

Summertime means outdoor entertaining and more importantly, patio brunch! To help you make the most of your summer brunching, we’ve teamed up with Strongbow Rosé Apple Cider—a newly-launched light coral alternative, balanced by fruity notes of red-fleshed apple — to provide five top entertaining tips (and give you a seasonally-perfect cocktail recipe you won’t want to brunch without)! —Vita Daily

Plan in advance. Make as much of the meal as you can ahead of time to minimize work on brunch day. Case in point: eggs can be poached, juice can be squeezed, cider can be chilled, fruit can be chopped and coffee can be ground the day before.

Balance the brunch. A successful meal has something for everyone. Great news is the new Strongbow Rosé Apple Cider pairs perfectly with foods along the likes of salads, pasta, grilled chicken and seafood; a variety of options suited to a variety of occasions.

Serve in style. Elevated entertaining is all about presentation. Whether it’s upscale platters or elegant coasters, use your servewares to bring your brunch to another level. Afterall, it’s the little details go a long way. Strongbow Rosé Apple Cider is best served over ice in a stemless glass – be sure to focus on these little touches for optimal taste and prime aesthetic.

Create Insta-perfect moments. Did you even brunch if you didn’t post about it? Complementing the vibrant, mouth-watering colours of your dishes, the new blush-tinted Strongbow Rosé Apple Cider is the perfect choice for those looking for a refreshing, Instagrammable summer drink.

Don’t forget the bevvy. The Strongbow Rosé Apple Cider is versatile and perfect for all occasions. It’s great on its own and it also makes a marvelous mimosa with fresh OJ and sparkling wine. If your brunch runs late, switch gears and shake up some Strongbow Rosé Apple Gin and Tonic (recipes below). Cheers!

Strongbow Rosé Apple Mimosa

2 oz Strongbow Rosé Apple
2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
2 oz sparkling wine of your choice

Pour Strongbow Rosé Apple and orange juice into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with an orange twist.

Strongbow Rosé Apple Gin and Tonic

2 oz. Gin
2 juniper berries
2 small sprigs rosemary
½ oz. lime juice
1 dash hops bitters (or other aromatic bitters)
3 oz. Strongbow Rosé Apple
Lime wedge

In a shaker, combine gin, juniper berries, one rosemary sprig, lime juice and bitters with ice and shake vigorously. Carefully strain into a rocks glass full of ice, top with Strongbow Rosé Apple, and stir briefly. Garnish with reserved rosemary sprig and lime wedge.

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