Fizz Cocktails
When Gin meets Fizz
Many of us love cocktails, especially when we are out with our friends and we are gazing through the drinks menu. It’s the cheeky option by ordering a cocktail, the I dare you to try that one or I want to treat myself fuel to get the party going. They have names which we would…
Pink Bubbly Cocktails for Valentine’s Day
Who needs to go out on a date when you have Champagne and Prosecco cocktails? Strawberry Mint Prosecco 1 mint leaf 3 handfuls of strawberries Bottle of Prosecco or other sparkling wine Using the back of a spoon, sieve the mint leave and strawberries into a bowl. Keep chilled until ready to serve, then add…
Cazcabel Blanco Tequila and Prosecco Cocktail
A cocktail in time for the festive times ahead with Cazcabel Blanco Tequila and Scavi and Ray Prosecco: 30ml Cazcabel Blanco Tequila 30ml Aperol 20ml Grapefruit Juice Topped up with Scavi and Ray Prosseco
Ginking – Gin & English Sparkling Wine
Litmus Wines have launched a new product combining gin and English sparkling wine. Ginking is described as a light and refreshing, low-alcohol (8.5%) pre-mixed sparkling beverage, best served in a flute with a twist of orange peel. Ginking is the concept of founder John Worontschak. Based at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey, the company is involved with wine projects…
Cranberry Bellini
A new cranberry and blood orange liqueur has launched this month which is perfect for the festive season. The liqueur is created using only the The liqueur is created using only the the finest cranberries from Wisconsin USA, along with blood orange juice and orange rind to create a deliciously smooth flavour. Cranes Liqueur comes in an attractive…
French 75 Cocktail with Kirsch
Ingredients (1 cocktail): 1 oz gin 1/2 oz Kirsch 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup (1 part water, 1 part sugar) 3 oz Champagne Lemon twist (for garnish) Luxardo cherry (for garnish) Instructions: Combine gin, kirsch, lemon juice, simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for about 15-20 seconds. Strain…
Watermelon Mint Mimosa
Ingredients (8-10 mimosas): For the watermelon juice: 4 cups seedless watermelon cubes Juice from 2-3 limes Sugar or simple syrup to taste (optional, if you like it sweeter) Large bunch of mint For the mimosa: Watermelon juice (above) Champagne or sparkling wine Mint & watermelon (for garnish) Instructions: Blend watermelon, lime juice, and sugar or…
Grilled Lemon Blueberry Smash
Ingredients (2 cocktails): For the cocktail: 2 lemons 2 oz simple syrup (recipe below) 10 basil leaves, plus additional for garnish 1/2 cup blueberries 3 oz gin ice 6 oz sparkling wine To make simple syrup: (makes approximately 1 cup): 1 cup water 1 cup sugar Instructions: For the cocktail: Pre-heat grill to medium-high. Cut…
Five of the Best Spirits you can Mix with Champagne
If you love cocktails then there is no doubt you will love to have one that comes with some Champagne and you’ll be pleased to know that there is a growing selection to chose from! Many will frown when it comes to mixing anything with Champagne, but as it is a trend that has been…