Sunshine spilling over the lawn. Friends under fairy lights. Cocktails with that just-made taste – no bar kit required. That’s faff-free garden party hosting – MOTH‑style. Here’s your easy guide to summer entertaining. Maybe even with a few MOTH cocktails in the mix?

Comfort meets charm. Scatter floor cushions and throw blankets around low tables. For that laidback park picnic feel. String lanterns or fairylights through the trees – wait for the magic to unfold come dusk. We’ll meet you in the glow? A few mismatched jam jars filled with fresh wildflower (or supermarket best) blooms to bring colour to the table. No need for perfection – just hospitality that feels effortless.

Our top tip: citronella candles keep bugs at bay. Ideal for any mosquito magnets.

Keep your menu fuss‑free – we love a grazing platter.

• Skewers: Chicken satay, halloumi and veg, or watermelon and mint.

• Mini Sliders: Beef, pulled‑pork or falafel – our finger food faves.

• Charcuterie Board: Cured meats, cheeses, olives, and crackers are ready to share. If you like?

• Salads in Jars: Layered, portable and foolproof.

• DIY Bruschetta Station: Toasted bread, bowls of toppings and let guests build their own. Perfezione.

Easily prepped and ready-to-go pre guest arrival. That means you can actually join the party.

From-scratch cocktail making? We’ll take more time for chats, please. Our cocktails in a little black can™ mean you can serve in 10 seconds. Zero measuring. Zero fuss. Maximum flavour.

MOTH: Margarita
Zingy lime meets tequila so crystal clear it defies logic. With a salty kiss. And a bright Trip Sec lick. Laughs with you through sun-soaked afternoons. A taste of that song you never want to end.  

MOTH: Passionfruit Martini
Feeling tropicana? This one is. Vodka smooth as swimming in a shimmering lake. Fresh tastes of tropical fruit and a whisper of vanilla. Ideal for that moment when the sun’s softened and the evening’s just beginning.

MOTH: Mojito
Fresh mint and a bespoke white rum blend – with sunny vibrations of mango, banana and herby thyme. Light, fragrant, endlessly refreshing. Like seawater evaporating off your skin in a heatwave.

Set up a self‑serve bar: ice bucket, glassesware, lime wheels, sprigs of mint. Maybe you’ll even get the passionfruits going. Let guests pour their own. And bonus points: nobody queues at the kitchen counter.

Themes mean simple decisions for you. Pick an element – run with it.

• Tropical Escape: Palm trees, pineapples and rum‑forward cocktails.

• Vintage Garden: Lace tablecloths, pastel bunting and vinyl records.

• Festival Feel: Colourful flags, oversized lanterns and acoustic tunes.

No Theme Needed: Keep it low-key. People are just happy to see you, after all.

British weather? Always up for a twist. Keep a pop‑up canopy or large parasols on standby. Have lightweight throws for when the evening chill sets in. If rain arrives, move the party indoors. Same drinks, same snacks, same soundtrack – just undercover.

A little friendly competition warms up the crowd.

• Swingball: now there’s nostalgia.

• Giant Jenga blocks: a game that never seems to end.

• A cocktail-pong table: a sophisticated refresh?

Games keep laughter rolling and icebreaker chats flowing.

Garden party hosting is about moments, not menus. With simple décor, easy‑to‑graze food, and MOTH: Cocktails ready whenever you are, you can relax into your own party. Pour a MOTH: Margarita, sink into a cushion – let the evening unfold. Cheers to summer done right.