Bardinet is bringing some festive flair with three new brandy cocktails which are perfect for the party season.

Created to celebrate the recent launch of a new limited edition 1 litre festive bottling of Bardinet VSOP (pictured), each cocktail has been designed to showcase the rich flavour and versatility of this award-winning spirit.

Aged in France and one of the UK’s bestselling brandies, Bardinet’s bottle design takes inspiration from the colour and brilliance of the many end of year festivals celebrated across the world. With eye catching gold and red patterns, it’s the perfect pack for gifting and adding a touch of seasonal sparkle to any celebrations.

Inspired by Bardinet’s smooth, rich flavours, leading mixologist Adrian Gomes created theSE three delicious cocktails to cater for all tastes and occasions – featuring a light pre-dinner drink, a sumptuous digestif and a warming party punch. His aim is to show that, with one bottle of Bardinet, every festive moment is covered when it comes to serving up some very special drinks for family and friends.

Aperitif | Champagne Mule
30ml Bardinet VSOP
100ml Brut Champagne/Sparkling Wine
15ml Stem Ginger Syrup
Fresh Lime
Dash Aromatic Bitters (*optional)

Method: Pre-chill all ingredients. In a flute or coupe, add Bardinet VSOP, stem ginger syrup and the juice of a ¼ lime. Add a dash of some aromatic bitters, before topping up with some Champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish
with one of the stem gingers in the bottom of the glass.

Digestif | Bardinet Sangaree
50ml Bardinet VSOP
25ml Tawny Port
Nutmeg (garnish)

Method: Add Bardinet and Port to a mixing glass and stir over ice. Strain into a small Port or Sherry goblet and grate some nutmeg over the top for a garnish before serving.

Boxing Day Punch

50ml Bardinet VSOP

2 tsp Damson Plum Conserve (such as Bonne Maman)

15ml Fresh Lemon
2 drops Almond Extract
Top with Ginger Beer

Method: Add the first four ingredients to a highball glass and stir well to dissolve the conserve. Add a splash of ginger beer and stir again, before adding ice and topping up with more ginger beer. Stir to mix well and garnish with a lemon wheel.

The new limited edition Bardinet VSOP Brandy is bottled at 36% ABV in 1 litre. Available in the UK now, RRP:
£21.50.