NOT a fan of wines for summer sipping? Why not try these drinks instead.
1. A classic in the cocktail bible, an Old Fashioned made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, bitters and sugar is made to measure inside the Tipplesworth Old Fashioned Mini Cocktail Kit (tipplesworth.com, £19.95). Everything you need for cocktail hour.
2. Why not try this Tim Adams The Fergus 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia (£10, Tesco) which over delivers for the price. An easy drinking blend of grenache, malbec and tempranillo.
3. A butch black bottle with a studded collar at the neck, Bulldog Gin (£22, 70cl, Sainsbury’s) displays classic juniper in the background with a citrus forward profile. Very sippable and a softer style of gin, it’s made with 12 botanicals.
4. Created in partnership with David Beckham, Haig Club whiskey (£45, 70cl, Waitrose) is an easy drinking style that’s light and sweet with mellow flavours of spice, tropical fruit, toffee and vanilla.
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