Bardinet is bringing a little French bistro style to the drinks cabinet with a limited-edition seasonal bottle of its VSOP brandy, accompanied by four festive cocktail recipes.
The new design features an illustrated label inspired by the character of a traditional French bistro. It marks the third consecutive year Bardinet has produced a seasonal limited edition.
Founded by Paul Bardinet in Limoges in 1857, the brandy house is now based in the Bordeaux region. Its brandies are distilled from grapes in France and matured in oak casks at its Domaine de Fleurenne estate before blending.
Bardinet VSOP is bottled at 36% ABV. Its rounded, fruity profile, with vanilla, gentle spice and a mellow oaky finish, makes for an easy sipper over ice, as well as a versatile base for cocktails.
Its rounded, fruity profile, with vanilla, gentle spice and a mellow oaky finish, makes for an easy sipper over ice…
Seasonal brandy cocktail collection
Bardinet’s new cocktail recipes cover a range of festive occasions, from a sparkling aperitif to a punch designed for sharing.
The Bardinet Brandy Berry Mule combines 50ml of Bardinet VSOP with 20ml of crème de cassis, 10ml of fresh lime juice and 100ml of ginger beer. Build the drink over ice in a highball glass, stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
For a lighter, citrus-led serve, the Brandy Grenadine Fizz mixes 50ml of brandy with 15ml of grenadine and 20ml of fresh lemon juice. Top with soda water in an ice-filled highball glass, stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.
The Bardinet Black Brandy Royale brings a celebratory touch. Add 30ml of Bardinet VSOP and 20ml of crème de cassis to a Champagne flute, top with 90ml of Prosecco or Champagne, stir lightly and garnish with a blackberry.
For larger gatherings, the Bardinet French Orchard Punch serves eight. Combine 300ml of brandy with 300ml of cloudy apple juice, 150ml of fresh orange juice, 60ml of lemon juice and 60ml of runny honey. Add 100ml of still water, six to eight dashes of Angostura bitters, two cinnamon sticks and two star anise. Stir until the honey dissolves, then chill for 30–60 minutes.
Remove the spices and add 200ml of chilled dry cider. Serve over ice, garnished with orange wheels and thin slices of apple.
The limited-edition Bardinet VSOP is available now, priced at £23.
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Bardinet is bringing a little French bistro style to the drinks cabinet with a limited-edition seasonal bottle of its VSOP brandy, accompanied by four festive cocktail recipes.
The new design features an illustrated label inspired by the character of a traditional French bistro. It marks the third consecutive year Bardinet has produced a seasonal limited edition.
Founded by Paul Bardinet in Limoges in 1857, the brandy house is now based in the Bordeaux region. Its brandies are distilled from grapes in France and matured in oak casks at its Domaine de Fleurenne estate before blending.
Bardinet VSOP is bottled at 36% ABV. Its rounded, fruity profile, with vanilla, gentle spice and a mellow oaky finish, makes for an easy sipper over ice, as well as a versatile base for cocktails.
Seasonal brandy cocktail collection
Bardinet’s new cocktail recipes cover a range of festive occasions, from a sparkling aperitif to a punch designed for sharing.
The Bardinet Brandy Berry Mule combines 50ml of Bardinet VSOP with 20ml of crème de cassis, 10ml of fresh lime juice and 100ml of ginger beer. Build the drink over ice in a highball glass, stir gently and garnish with a lime wedge.
For a lighter, citrus-led serve, the Brandy Grenadine Fizz mixes 50ml of brandy with 15ml of grenadine and 20ml of fresh lemon juice. Top with soda water in an ice-filled highball glass, stir gently and garnish with an orange slice.
The Bardinet Black Brandy Royale brings a celebratory touch. Add 30ml of Bardinet VSOP and 20ml of crème de cassis to a Champagne flute, top with 90ml of Prosecco or Champagne, stir lightly and garnish with a blackberry.
For larger gatherings, the Bardinet French Orchard Punch serves eight. Combine 300ml of brandy with 300ml of cloudy apple juice, 150ml of fresh orange juice, 60ml of lemon juice and 60ml of runny honey. Add 100ml of still water, six to eight dashes of Angostura bitters, two cinnamon sticks and two star anise. Stir until the honey dissolves, then chill for 30–60 minutes.
Remove the spices and add 200ml of chilled dry cider. Serve over ice, garnished with orange wheels and thin slices of apple.
The limited-edition Bardinet VSOP is available now, priced at £23.
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