Fizz Cocktails
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…
New ‘Shorty’ Cocktail Glasses
Shorty responds to the current vogue for reduced portion size ‘mini cocktails’. This new range of three glass styles comprises Margarita, Martini and Rocks glasses. The style features a small easy to hold stem with an integral multi-faceted glass dome creating an amazing sparkle. Each glass holds 14cl and is perfect for reduced alcohol consumption…
Parisian Cocktails
Is there any better city to drink in than Paris? Whether you’re sipping a Mimosa over brunch on a terrace on the Boulevard Montparnasse, enjoying an Américano before dinner at Les Deux Magots, or indulging in a late-night cognac digestif at Harry’s Bar, the drinking holes of the City of Light have been working their…
Refreshing Bubbly Cocktails for Summer
Add some sparkle to your barbecue or summer party with sparkling wine cocktails. Whether you go for Prosecco, Champagne, English sparkling wine or another bubbly, you can enjoy these refreshing and fruity drinks which are easy to prepare. Prosecco Cocktails Bellini Cocktail Add 1 part peach juice to 3 parts Prosecco Mimosa Equal parts Prosecco to orange juice, pour…