Summer At The Italian Riviera

Discovering the true flavours of Italy within a glass is something we do a lot of here at Glass of Bubbly. This time we’re travelling along the Mediterranean coast and Italian Riviera with a bottle of authentic Italian Dry Gin from Portofino.

Portofino Dry Gin aims to take you on ‘an unforgettable journey along the Mediterranean coast’, and this August, Portofino Dry Gin invites you to the signature restaurant of the iconic 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel in South Kensington.

The terrace at Cento has been transformed into a lush Italian garden, adorned with vibrant greenery and florals, setting a picturesque scene for guests to revel in the remaining days of summer, crafted to embody the spirit of Italy’s famed coastal retreat.

Their Portofino Dry Gin takes inspiration from the natural terroir of the Italian Rivera, featuring 21 handpicked ingredients. From the fragrant juniper, luscious, lemon and lavender, to herbaceous rosemary, marjoram and sage.

The signature cocktails that you could indulge in include:

I Found My Love in Portofino: A romantic blend of Portofino Dry Gin, raspberry liqueur, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and a foamer.

Negroni ‘La Vela’: A robust mix of Portofino Dry Gin, Campari, pine nuts vermouth, and amaro.

Walk at the Sunset: A refreshing combination of Portofino Dry Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, sweet vermouth, and white wine.

Portofino Bay Martini: An elegant martini featuring Portofino Dry Gin, pine nut vermouth, and lavender bitters.

Portofino & Tonic: A classic mix of Portofino Dry Gin with tonic water and botanicals.

Giardino Botanico: A garden-inspired creation with Portofino Dry Gin, iris cordial, lemon juice, fig liqueur, and soda water.

A mouthwatering selection, especially as the sun beams through the office window as I write this, but even if you can’t make it to the 100 Queen’s Gate Hotel this summer, you can still enjoy it at home, so as the sun is out, I thought I’d throw our hat in the ring and create our own Fizz Cocktail utilising Portofino’s Dry Gin and a Prosecco DOC from Villa Sandi to bring a touch of Italy to your home.

Ingredients

• Portofino Dry Gin
• Villa Sandi Prosecco DOC
• Peach Syrup
• Rosemary

Method

• 15mls of Portofino Dry Gin
• 5mls of Peach Syrup
• Top up with Prosecco DOC from Villa Sandi
• Garnish With a Twig of Rosemary