The best cocktails of the summer

Summer continues, and summer means COCKTAILS! At Vidiamo we love this time of year so much that we have more than one trick up our sleeve to make the most of it! So that you can do the same, read this article in which we share the best summer cocktails for parents and children.

Get your shakers on!

For parents:

• Mojito 

This refreshing summer classic is one of the most popular cocktails. Mint and lime, this iconic combo appeals to a wide range of people and is perfectly suited to a summer evening by the water! Our favourite recipe: https: //www.hervecuisine.com/recette/reussir-un-mojito-comme-un-pro/#

• Spritz

A new cocktail of Italian origin that has been all the rage for the past few years, the Spritz is now a fixture on the terraces of bars and cafés around the world. Bitter, refreshing and citrusy, this Aperol-based cocktail is a big hit. Here is the recipe: https: //www.papillesetpupilles.fr/2020/08/spritz.html/

• Pina colada

The pina colada, or the cocktail that makes you travel the most. With its coconut flavour, its smooth texture and its little slice of fresh pineapple to top it all off, the Pina Colada sends us straight to the Caribbean Sea! Travel from home by trying this recipe: https: //www.1001cocktails.com/recettes/recette_pina-colada_355032.aspx

• Vidiamo's speciality: Coke LIGHT (or Coke Zero) with mint leaves

And yes, you have probably never tried this duo, and yet... it is indeed THE favourite cocktail of our founder Bénédicte Perrot, who drinks it without moderation. Very simple to make, the Diet Coke (or Zero, as it has become almost impossible to find Diet nowadays) with mint leaves is as pleasant to drink by the pool as in the garden. Just get some Coca-Cola, mint and ice cubes and you're done!

• The Elderflower Collins

A very recent discovery, this cocktail has seduced our taste buds. A chic version of lemonade without alcohol that can be drunk on any occasion. To be drunk without moderation! Here is the recipe: https: //www.femmeactuelle.fr/cuisine/recettes/boisson/cocktail-elderflower-collins-241257

For children

• Strawberry Peach Smoothie

To be drunk as a dessert, as a snack or as a refreshment, children love this fruit and yoghurt based cocktail. With seasonal fruits, the smoothie is available in many versions. Keep a base of plain yoghurt and change the fruit as you wish. Remember to add ice cubes to the blender for a more granulated texture and therefore a more refreshing drink. Find the recipe here: https: //www.weightwatchers.com/fr/recette/smoothie-pche-fraise-2/5625acecb7878c0b34e6f32e

• Strawberry Diabolo

The classic children's drink! The strawberry diabolo is very appealing to children of all ages. This cocktail can also be adapted to suit different tastes and is made from water, syrup and lemonade. You can find it in most bars and restaurants in all its forms. To make it at home, here are the exact quantities: https: //www.1001cocktails.com/recettes/recette_diabolo-fraise_359214.aspx

• Lemon granite

Freshness dispensers, slushies are the perfect drinks for children! Available in a variety of flavours, they are usually sold in most resorts. What's more, they are very easy to make at home. Here's how to make it: https: //www.marmiton.org/recettes/recette_granite-de-citron_38081.aspx

Hint: whatever you give your child, remember to add ice cubes to it, you'll be happy!

If you make any of these recipes, remember to tag us on Instagram or Facebook, in a story or post, using #vidiamostroller or @vidiamostroller! We wish you a great holiday!