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Summer Cocktails

Summer Cocktails

Try this delicious fresh new cocktail bursting with berries, bubbles and topped up with lashings of pretty pink rose wine. Read more...

Perfect Picnic Wines

Perfect Picnic Wines

With the weather warming up and the evenings getting longer, we thought it would be the ideal time to put together a selection of our ‘perfect picnic wines’. Read more...

Al Fresco Wines

Al Fresco Wines

There’s nothing better than enjoying good food outside. Here are some delicious summery foods that will go down a treat with light, fruity wines! Read more...

Brilliant BBQ Wines

Brilliant BBQ Wines

From perfect prawns to bountiful burgers, find the ideal wines to pair with sizzling barbeque delights this summer. Read more...

Wine of the Month - May

Wine of the Month - May

This month discover top wine tasting tips and the perfect White Zinfandel - a perfect match for a variety of food such as spicy Thai noodles. Read more...

Wine Of The Month - April

Wine Of The Month - April

Pair wonderful whites with tender asparagus spears and emerald green peas. Plus, we have the ideal sweet treat to serve. Read more...

Start Your Own Wine Cellar

Start Your Own Wine Cellar

If you're a budding wine fanatic, check out our top tips to starting your very own wine cellar. Read more...

Wine Of The Month - March

Wine Of The Month - March

Make the most of the extra daylight and plan some get-togthers with friends and family over our delicious March wines. Read more...

Wine Of The Month - February

Wine Of The Month - February

February is the last month of winter and therefore the last chance to enjoy this season’s hearty comfort food. Read more...

Food of Love

Food of Love

Woo your loved one this Valentine's Day with the perfect food and wine pairings. Read more...

Hot Wines for 2010

Hot Wines for 2010

If one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2010 is to improve your wine knowledge, check out our top wine trends for 2010. Read more...

Wine Of The Month - January

Wine Of The Month - January

January brings plenty of opportunities to celebrate with good food and excellent wine. Read more...

Journey's End Vineyard and Winery

Journey's End Vineyard and Winery

Wine lovers will adore Journey's End - a boutique vineyard and winery located in the picturesque South Africa. Read more...

Red, White or Pink?

Red, White or Pink?

Are you looking for a divine wine? Well search no further as redwhiteorpink.com is the one stop solution to finding the perfect wine. Watch their ingenious tasting note videos to each wine to aid your decision! Read more...

Wine Tasting Etiquette

Wine Tasting Etiquette

Judy Plume - cellar door expert at Montana's Brancott reveals some top wine tasting tips. Read more...

How To Make The Perfect Cocktail

How To Make The Perfect Cocktail

Watch cocktail expert JJ Goodman revealing how to make two fantastic Sherry based tipples! Read more...

Which Wines?

Which Wines?

We should drink according to seasons. So with the both the temperature and the rain falling, what tipples should we be opting for? Chief Winemaker for Jacob's Creek tells us which wines are ideal for Autumn.

Confessions of a Wine Expert

Confessions of a Wine Expert

In this video, Patrick Materman, Montana's winemaker in Marlbrough - New Zealand's biggest wine region - reveals all. Read more...

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This summer the only spirit to sip is the NEW Beefeater London Dry Summer Gin. The Special Edition bottle will only be available throughout the summer months for a limited period and is the perfect addition for summer picnics, parties and barbeques.

Created by Beefeater’s Master Distiller, Desmond Payne, Beefeater Summer contains a selection of floral botanicals resulting in a uniquely different gin experience. Selecting the quintessential tastes of summer, Desmond added elderflower, hibiscus, and blackcurrant to the botanicals of the original and award winning Beefeater secret recipe.

Beefeater Summer comes packaged in a stylish limited edition bottle. The clear bottle, decorated with soft floral images is the ultimate summer addition to any cocktail cabinet. So whatever the weather, this season, Beefeater can ensure a taste of Summer in every glass.

Recipes to create at home:

Beefeater Summer on the Rocks
50ml Beefeater Summer
Ice cubes
Garnish: Wedge of Grapefruit
Glass: Short tumbler
Pour Beefeater Summer over ice, garnish with the wedge of grapefruit and serve


Beefeater Summer Martini
3 parts Beefeater Summer
1 part Dry Vermouth
Garnish: Blackberry and Raspberry on a cocktail stick
Glass: Coupe glass
In a mixing glass, stir Beefeater Summer over ice with the Dry Vermouth until well chilled. Garnish and serve.


Beefeater Summer Gin Fizz
50ml Beefeater Summer
Ruby Grapefruit Juice
Splash of Club Soda
Garnish: Wedge of Ruby Grapefruit
Glass: Tall
Pour Beefeater Summer over ice. Top with fresh ruby grapefruit juice and a splash of club soda. Garnish and serve.


Beefeater Summer Cooler
(based on jug serving 6 medium tumblers)
200ml Beefeater Summer
75ml of Elderflower cordial or liqueur
Club soda or Ginger Ale
Lemon
Garnish: Summer Fruits
Glass: Pitcher
Pour Beefeater Summer over ice into the pitcher. Add the elderflower cordial or liqueur. Top with club soda or ginger ale and garnish with a squeeze of lemon and summer fruits.


Beefeater Summer and Cranberry
50ml Beefeater Summer
Cranberry Juice
Garnish: Lime wedge
Glass: Tall
Pour Beefeater Summer into a glass over ice. Top with cranberry juice. Squeeze the lime wedge into the glass and add as garnish