This July, French seems to be favour of the month, with the Olympics and Bastille Day. Here's how you can get into the French festive spirit of things with these five flavoursome cocktails, including some non-alc options thanks to Swifty's.
Distilled, infused and crafted in France, JUNE gin liqueur comes from G'Vine gin the unconventional French gin made from grapes. Luminous and vibrant, JUNE is the promise of shared pleasure with a unique taste on a sunny day.
JUNE & Tonic Ingredients 4 cl of June gin liqueur 10 cl of tonic Fill a large glass with ice. Stir the ice cubes with a spoon. Preparation Pour 4 cl of June gin liqueur. Add premium tonic and decorate with a fresh peach slice and a few summer fruits. Tonic can be replaced with sparkling water as summer twist.
Non-Alc Cocktails
Palermo Rosso Non-alcoholic Aperitif by La Martiniquaise Bardinet from Bourdeaux RRP $13.99 Tasting Notes Aromatic herbs and bitters mix with a subtle sweetness in this revitalising aperitif. Serving Suggestion Serving suggestion Sip straight over ice with a twist of orange, or use as a substitute for vermouth rosso in your favourite cocktail recipe.
Fragoloso Ingredients :
- 30 cl of Palermo Rosso
- 10 cl of strawberry juice
- Ice cubes
How to prepare a Fragolosso Cocktail
- Take a tumbler-type glass, ideal for a long drink cocktail, and pour ice cubes into it.
- Add 30 cl of Palermo Rosso into the glass.
- Finish with 10 cl of strawberry juice.
Palermo Amarino Non-alcoholic Aperitif by La Martiniquaise Bardinet from Bourdeaux $13.99 Tasting Notes Aromatic herbaceous plants on the nose, with a palate of citrus fruit and subtle spice. Serving Suggestion Combine 30ml Amarino with 10ml lemon juice and 60ml soda water over ice for a zingy mocktail.
Pelmorino Ingredients :
- 7 cl of Palermo Amarino
- 3 cl of grapefruit juice
- Ice cubes
How to prepare a Pelmorino Cocktail
- Take a cocktail glass.
- Pour 7 cl of Palermo Amorino directly into the glass.
- Add 3 cl of Apple juce.
- Finish with a few ice cubes. • Place 1 orange slice in the glass if you like.
Palermo Bianco Non-alcoholic Aperitif by La Martiniquaise Bardinet from Bourdeaux $13.99 Tasting Notes Rich, spicy undertones with herbaceous aromatics. Serving suggestion Enjoy over crushed ice with a slice of lemon.
Bianco Mela Ingredients :
- 7 cl of Palermo Bianco
- 3 cl of Apple juice
- Ice cubes
How to prepare a Bianco Mela Cocktail
- Take a cocktail glass.
- Pour 7 cl of Palermo Bianco directly into the glass.
- Add 3 cl of Apple juice.
- Finish with a few ice cubes.
- Place 1 orange slice in the glass if you like.