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Celebrate the sunshine with a cocktail! Express.co.uk exclusively spoke to the drinks experts at English wine brand, Chapel Down, about the rising cocktail recipes that are perfect for summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A remarkably refreshing summer spritz! Franklin & Sons Guava & Lime Soda has aromatic and tropical flavours that pair perfectly with the gin, creating an ideal cocktail for all summer occasions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ingredients\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 25ml of gin\u00a0 Method\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Fill a wine glass with ice, then add gin, sparkling wine and lime juice, then top up with soda. Gently stir and garnish with a slice of orange to serve.<\/p>\n If you love floral flavours, then this is the cocktail for you. The light and clean flavours from the soda water balance the floral liqueur for the perfect summer tipple.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ingredients\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 40ml of elderflower liqueur (we like St Germain\u2019s Elderflower Liqueur)\u00a0 Method\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Fill a wine glass with ice, then add the elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, and lemon juice, then top up with soda water. Gently stir and garnish with lemon peel to serve. \u00a0<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> A summer spritz with a twist! The deep and aromatic flavours from the Rosemary & Black Olive Tonic, paired with Vermouth and Chapel Down\u2019s A Touch of Sparkle create a sparkling cocktail for summer sipping.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ingredients\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 50ml of sweet Vermouth (we like Cocchi Di Torino\u2019s Vermouth)\u00a0
40ml of Chapel Down A Touch of Sparkle, prosecco or English sparkling wine\u00a0
130ml of soda, or enough to top up\u00a0\u00a0
5ml of lime Juice\u00a0\u00a0
Slice of orange, to garnish\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/elderflower-spritz-4807717.jpg?r=1686899660983\")
<\/p>\nElderflower Spritz\u00a0<\/h3>\n
60ml of Chapel Down A Touch of Sparkle, prosecco or English sparkling wine\u00a0
5ml of lemon Juice\u00a0\u00a0
60ml of soda water, or enough to top up\u00a0
Lemon peel, to garnish\u00a0<\/p>\n
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50ml of Chapel Down A Touch of Sparkle, prosecco or English sparkling wine\u00a0
100ml of Franklin & Sons Rosemary & Black Olive Tonic Water, or enough to top up\u00a0
Sprig of rosemary, to garnish\u00a0
Slice of orange, to garnish\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n