Red Door Moments:
Summer BBQ

Open the Red Door to… summer!

At Red Door, we are firm believers in making moments to remember. And Summer 2021 will be a particularly memorable one for many of us.

We’re looking forward to our first BBQ of the year; a symbol of the start of summer and an opportunity to bring people together with indulgent food and delicious drinks, al fresco!

With the weather warming and two bank holiday weekends, May is the perfect month to host your first BBQ of the year. And what better accompaniment to the celebrations than our new Red Door Gin with Summer Botanicals. With bright aromatic Bergamot and the sweetness of Scottish raspberry, our summer botanicals have been carefully selected and harmonised to create a deliciously crisp, dry gin, perfect to enjoy on a warm summer’s evening.

Here’s our top tips on how you can host the best BBQ this summer, including two deliciously refreshing BBQ cocktail recommendations!

The space

This is the year to transform your outdoor space for summer! Whatever the size of your outdoor space, here are some simple ways to create a mini oasis in your own home.

  • Light it up

    A string of outdoor lights and some floor lanterns can make all the difference to create a cosy, relaxing outdoor space.

  • Plants

    Some large planters of bamboo or date palms can give a tropical feel to your outdoor space.

  • Bring indoor outdoor

    Cushions and an outdoor rug can transform your outdoor space. Just in case it gets a bit chilly in the evening, have some cosy blankets to hand.

The drinks

A summer BBQ would be incomplete without a few cocktails. That’s where we can help! Here are some simple but delicious cocktails to impress your BBQ guests with…

Red Door Summer Spritz

Red Door Summer Spritz

Easy to make and elegantly presented, this is the perfect welcome drink for your first BBQ of the year. Combining the crisp, dry flavours of Red Door Gin with Summer Botanicals and bubbly Prosecco, our Red Door Summer Spritz is a deliciously citrussy summer cocktail.

Red Door Forres Fizz

Red Door Forres Fizz

What better drink for a summer BBQ than the mojito. Our Forres Fizz is a delicious spin on a mojito for gin lovers, using Red Door Gin with Summer Botanicals. With fresh flavours of cucumber and mint, it’s a refreshing crowd-pleasing cocktail to enjoy on a warm summer’s evening.

Tip: Try tripling the recipe for a cocktail pitcher you can serve to your guests.

Fancy trying your hand at making these cocktails? Click here to find out more about Red Door Gin with Summer Botanicals.

The food

Make your first BBQ of the year a moment to remember with a feast for all the senses. Sure burgers and sausages are delicious, but there are so many more BBQ dishes you can impress your guests with! Here are just a few of our favourites that are simple to make but mouth-wateringly delicious.

  • Greek vegetable halloumi kebabs with a mint dressing
  • Barbequed chili and lime salmon parcels
  • Grilled cauliflower steaks with salsa verde
  • Summer peach and feta salad
  • Honey, seasame chicken wings

The atmosphere

The music you choose can set the mood of your BBQ. And sometimes the choice can be overwhelming!

We’ve put together a playlist of our favourite crowd-pleasing summer songs that will be sure to set the right tone for your summer BBQ.

We hope this has helped make your first BBQ of the year a moment to remember. Don’t forget to tag us in your summer BBQ pictures on social media using the hashtag #RedDoorMoments.

Open, serve and share the good times

Red Door Gin

Benromach Distillery
Invererne Road
Forres
Moray
IV36 3EB

e: [email protected]

t: 01343 545 111

Customer orders: [email protected]

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Red Door Gin

Benromach Distillery
Invererne Road
Forres
Moray
IV36 3EB

e: [email protected]

t: 01343 545 111

Customer orders: [email protected]

Social Media