7 of the best: ready-to-drink cocktail mixes for easy summer entertaining

Become the host with the most — with minimal effort — by stocking up on delicious ready-made drinks and DIY kits from top mixologists to impress any party guest

Simplify your drinks-making this summer with these cool DIY kits and elevated ready-made tipples, perfect for parties

Meadhbh McGrath

We may still be waiting for summer weather to arrive, but those sunny days and warm nights will mean a whole season of garden parties, barbecues and picnics. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a big blowout, entertaining at home can be stressful — and expensive, particularly the costs of maintaining a well-stocked bar and the requisite equipment to prepare an array of elaborate drinks.

If you don’t want to splash out on all the supplies and accessories — or spend all night in the kitchen mixing and measuring — one way to streamline the whole affair is by opting for at-home cocktail kits and bottled or canned beverages, ready-made by expert mixologists. Simply pour, add ice and serve, for maximum enjoyment with minimum effort.

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