Summer Drinks

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A close-up of a refreshing Hugo Spritz cocktail on a sunny day, with a bustling outdoor bar and happy patrons in the background.

Hugo Spritz Searches Double, Bar Orders Triple This Summer

Searches for the Hugo Spritz have doubled year on year, and orders in UK bars have nearly tripled in the three months to the end of June, according to Country and Town House .

Aisha Abasi·August 24, 2026

People enjoying colorful frozen cocktails in a chic bar in a cool climate, defying traditional summer drink expectations.

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Frozen Cocktails: Unexpected Hotspots for Summer 2026

In Reykjavik, Iceland, the 'Frost & Fire' bar sells its geothermal-chilled 'Arctic Berry Blast' at a rate 30% higher than its hot toddies in July.

Ryo Hashimoto·June 20, 2026

A bottle of Aubert & Mathieu's Boogie Woogie blouge wine on a table in a vineyard at sunset, representing the summer wine crush trend.

The Pantry

Blouge: The Summer Wine Crush

Aubert & Mathieu's blouge wine, Boogie Woogie, saw a 40% sales surge from 2023 to 2024, selling 28,000 bottles last year alone, according to Bonappetit .

Taya Chayton·May 28, 2026