Both in Ireland and beyond, music festivals are always a highlight of the summer. Great music, lots of sunshine (hopefully) and good times with friends: what’s not to love? If you're wondering what to drink at a music festival, we’ve rounded up some of our festival favourites for you.
Along with planning your festival outfit, double-checking the line-up so you don’t miss your favourite bands and sorting out those camping essentials, make sure you’ve stocked up on refreshments too.
Whether you’re off to a day-long festival close to home or having the full “music-and-camping weekend” experience, our top picks will make it all a lot easier. And there’s something to suit all tastes, from a brilliant grab-and-go wine case offer to great value cider and beer.
(Didn’t get tickets to see Kylie and co. at Electric Picnic this year? Don’t worry, this lot will also work just as well at that summer BBQ or party.)
The Ready-Mixed Cocktail: Tails Premixed Cocktails 50cl
€20 each
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Fancy a cocktail as you bop your way around a festival? Pre-mixed options take the hard work out of things and the Tails range of ready-mixed cocktails is a winner. Made with premium spirits such as Bombay Sapphire and Bacardi, there’s Passion Fruit Martini, Espresso Martini, Daiquiri, Whiskey Sour and Gin Gimlet. All you need to do is add ice, shake and pour!
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The Great Value Beer Case: Carlsberg Danish Pilsner 24 Pack (50cl Cans)
Denmark
WAS €42 NOW €40.71 + €3.60 Deposit
A must-have for festival season is a good go-to beer and this great value 24-pack of Carlsberg is ideal. A Danish pilsner, Carlsberg is light and refreshing with hop notes and a perfect balance of bitter and sweet notes.
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The Eco-Friendly Box Of Wine: Altano Bag in Box
Douro Valley, Portugal
€36.95
Bag-in-box wines really come into their own during festival season. They’re good value and, being glass-free, are easy to transport and dispose of. What’s more you don’t have to forgo quality for convenience as this classy Douro Valley option proves. A smooth, silky red it comes in a 2.25 litre pack which contains the equivalent of three bottles of wine.
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The Cocktail Essential: Bacardi Carta Blanca
Puerto Rico
WAS €39 NOW €30 (part of our Litres for Less offers)
A good white rum offers up all sorts of options for festival drinks, from simple serves with mixers and ice to summer-ready cocktails like mojitos and daquiris. The classic Bacardi Carta Blanca is a great option and this one litre bottle is excellent value.
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The Summer Cider: Bulmers Original 24 Pack (50cl Cans)
€43.50 + €3.60 Deposit
Cider has to be up there with the best drinks of the summer and Bulmers is a consistent favourite when the sun shines. Crisp and refreshing, this excellent value 24-can pack is winner for festival season and great for parties or BBQs too. (Just add ice!)
Cider has to be up there with the best drink of the summer and Bulmers is a consistent favourite when the sun shines. Crisp and refreshing, and this excellent value 24-can pack is winner for festival season and great for parties or BBQs too. (Just don’t forget the ice bucket!)
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The Grab ‘N’ Go Drinks: Pre-Mixed Cans
Prices vary (in-store only)
Pop into your local O’Briens store (you’ll find the nearest one here) and pick up some delicious pre-mixed options. From hard seltzers like White Claw and Smirnoff Seltzer to delicious classic spirit mixes like Malibu & Cola or Absolut Mixt Raspberry & Lemon, these easy, effortless drinks-in-a-can are a festival favourite.
All prices are correct at time published. Please check our website or stores for the most up-to-date pricing and offers.
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