With the festive season just around the corner, Bardinet Brandy is adding a touch of French elegance to celebrations across the UK with the launch of a new collection of seasonal cocktails and a limited-edition VSOP bottle.
Landing in leading UK supermarkets this month, the special-edition bottle showcases a beautifully illustrated label inspired by the atmosphere and character of a traditional French bistro.
Paying tribute to Bardinet’s rich French heritage, the distinctive design brings a sense of timeless charm to the brand’s latest release, making it an ideal addition to festive gatherings and a thoughtful gift for brandy enthusiasts.
Created by Bardinet’s French team, the new cocktail collection highlights the versatility of its VSOP brandy, with its rich fruity character, mellow taste and delicate oaky finish. From refreshing sparkling serves and generous sharing punches to warming, indulgent after-dinner drinks, each creation offers a delicious way to bring a little French sophistication to seasonal occasions.
Bardinet Brandy Berry Mule
Ingredients
50 ml Bardinet Brandy VSOP
20 ml Bardinet Crème de Cassis (or other Crème de Cassis )
100 ml Ginger Beer
10 ml Fresh lime juice
Method: Fill highball with ice. Add brandy, cassis, lime juice and top with ginger beer, stir gently and garnish with lime wedge.
Brandy Grenadine Fizz
Ingredients
50 ml Bardinet Brandy VSOP
15 ml Bardinet Grenadine (or other Grenadine)
20 ml Fresh lemon juice
Soda water
Method: Fill highball with ice. Add brandy, grenadine, lemon, top with soda, stir gently to move brandy around and garnish with orange slice in the glass.
Bardinet Black Brandy Royale
Ingredients
30 ml Bardinet Brandy VSOP
20 ml Bardinet Crème de Cassis (or other Crème de Cassis)
90 ml Prosecco or Champagne
Method: Add brandy and cassis to flute, then top with Prosecco. Light stir and garnish with blackberry.
Bardinet French Orchard Punch (serves 8)
Ingredients
300ml brandy
300ml cloudy apple juice
150ml fresh orange juice
200ml dry cider, chilled
60ml fresh lemon juice
60ml runny honey
6–8 dashes Angostura bitters
2 cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
100ml still water
1 orange, sliced into wheels
1 apple, thinly sliced
Ice, to serve
Method
Stir the lemon juice and honey together in a large jug until smooth. Add the brandy, apple juice, orange juice, bitters, water, cinnamon and star anise. Stir well and chill for 30–60 minutes.
Remove the spices, then stir in the chilled cider. Fill glasses with ice and pour over the punch. Garnish with orange wheels and apple slices.