Pineau, the perfect summer serve
Sitting outside on a warm, summers afternoon is the perfect time to try Pineau des Charentes. Made in the cognac producing region of France, newly distilled eau de vie is mixed with grape juice before being aged. The result is a wonderfully fresh, fruity flavour and with an abv of 17 – 18%, it is perfect for every occasion. Serve cold as an aperitif, or a dessert wine, or if you’re looking for a longer drink, it is the ideal base for a summer cocktail – try our Pineau Royale recipe for something truly sumptuous or the Citrus Spritz made with Grapefruit and a white Pineau.
Most of our wonderful selection of white, rosé and red pineau have age statements and remember, the older the pineau, the more intense the flavour. So celebrate the warmer weather with a taste of summer with Pineau des Charentes – view the whole range here.
Pineau Royale
Widely used as an introduction drink at parties and more formal celebrations, Pineau Royale is also a delight on a hot sunny day.
To Make:
Take half a bottle of Pineau and half a bottle of sparkling mineral water, mix in a jug with the juice of 3 lemons and about 50cl of Hermitage 10 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac add lots of ice and stir.
Serve with slices of lemon in a highball glass.
Another divine serve is the Citrus Spritz
This summery spritz is the perfect afternoon drink and it combines the fruitiness of the Pineau and grapefruit.
To Make:
To a balloon glass, add ice, 25cl of Château Montifaud 4 Year Old Pineau des Charentes, 75cl Prosecco and 50cl Double Dutch Pink Grapefruit.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Shop here: Château Montifaud 4 Year Old Pineau des Charentes – White
Gin
Today Thursday, 20th October, is World Calvados Day. If you would like to try this fabulous French apple brandy how about making something different? Calvados and tonic is France’s answer to the G&T and is a staple in Normandy. Although traditionally served chilled, it is just as fabulous with heaps of ice, a ton of tonic and a simple lemon twist producing a drink that’s “A little bitter and sweet, refreshing and bright”.
Negroni Week was originally scheduled to take place on 12-18 September brand but it will now take place in the UK on 3-9 October 2022. The aperitivo brand, Campari, put all marketing activities in the UK on hold in the days following the Queen’s death on 8 September, including the week-long annual celebration of the Italian cocktail.