With Glastonbury kicking off the summer of festival fun this week we have selected four great tipples to sip by the stage or enjoy on the beach or around the BBQ.
Vin du Can
Launched to consumers last month, Vin du Can offers three varietals of wine in a can, Pale Rosé, French Sauvignon and Argentinian Red Malbec. All three expressions are vegan friendly and packaged in aluminium cans which are fast to chill. Vin du can is compact, recyclable and good quality and the perfect choice for picnics, festivals and BBQ’s.
- The Vin du Can Pale Rosé RRP: from £26.00 for 12 x 187 ml Available from Amazon
- The Vin du Can Sauvignon Blanc RRP: from £28.00 for 12 x 187ml. Available from Amazon or available in single units from Sainsbury’s RRP: £2.00
- The Vin du Can Argentinian Malbec RRP: from £51.00 for 24 x 187ml (from £2.50 per unit). Available from Amazon.
Pinkster Gin On Tap
The pioneers of pink gin have created the perfect festival bar accessory for drinks. Pinkster Gin on Tap is a three litre carton of delightfully refreshing raspberry infused gin, providing over 100 serves and containing the equivalent of over four bottles of gin. Hand-steeped in fresh raspberries grown in Cambridgshire, Pinkster Gin, makes for a deliciously dry gin, with a hint of fruit and an exceptionally smooth finish.
- Pinkster on Tap RRP: £99 for 3 litres with FREE Delivery
- ABV: 37.5% Available from: pinkstergin.com
Mermaid Zest Gin & Tonic
50ml Mermaid Zest Gin | 100ml Fever-Tree Mediterranean TonicPour a measure of Mermaid Zest Gin into an ice-filled glass, top with Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic and garnish with a slice of fresh lemon and a sprig of rosemary.
Launched in early June 2022, Mermaid Zest Gin is subtly enhanced with grapefruit and Cascade hops and gently infused with Island bergamot, lemon zest and wild-foraged coastal rosemary, to produce a light yet complex zesty tone with a subtle sweetness and herbal notes. Mermaid Zest Gin features the ‘dew of the sea’, coastal rosemary foraged from the Island’s shores. It is also made with fruits grown in the Victorian walled garden of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s Osborne House.Mermaid Zest RRP £39.90 ABV 40%. Available from John Lewis and Isle of Wight Distillery
Shanky’s Whip and Cola
Served long over ice, Shanky’s Whip and Cola is the perfect drink to enjoy al fresco. Shanky’s Whip is a smooth, black Whiskey liqueur based on a combination of Irish spirits and aged pot still whiskey, blended with the natural flavour of vanilla and infused caramel. As well as making for a delicious serve mixed with cola it also makes for a great cold Irish Iced coffee alternative when mixed with coffee.
1 Part Shanky’s Whip | 4 Parts Cola
Serve over ice in a long glass. Garnish with a slice of lime.
RRP: £24. ABV: 33%. Available from: Amazon and Master of Malt
