Still feeling optimistic about a summer full of sun and fun? We certainly are… and with National Picnic Week upon us, there’s no better time to gather your friends, grab your blanket and fill your basket with the finest food and drink to enjoy.
We’ve rounded up a selection of goodies set to elevate your picnic to the next level.
Why not start with a cocktail?
For the gin lovers out there, try something different but with the same botanical hit: Azaline Vermouth is the perfect way to upgrade traditional vermouth cocktails such as the Negroni and Manhattan this summer. This intensely aromatic liquid, made with eight herbs and spices taken from the world of the ancient Silk Road, adds exotic spice to any drink. Significantly, for those looking for something different to sip this summer, an Azaline Spritz – Azaline and tonic over ice, with a slice of orange.
For the rum lovers, Don Papa have you covered. The premium single island rum has created the Jungle Nectar: in a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeno disc. Add Don Papa Rum, guava nectar, Pandan simple syrup, lime juice and Peychauds bitters. Add ice and shake. Strain into a rocks glass over ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with a lime wheel. Delicious!
Moving onto wine…
We’re recommending a glass of Minuty – Minuty Prestige offers fresh aromas of citrus that are elegantly elevated by notes of white blossom and red berries. The grapes come from a mixture of the estate’s own vineyards, alongside a rigorously sourced selection from their partners’ best vineyards in the Côtes de Provence. This wine is guaranteed to transport you to the French Riviera with just one sip.
Cramele Recas, Romania’s largest and most-loved winery has launched two new wines into Aldi – their Dealuri Feteasca Regala and the Dealuri Romanian Rose – both priced at £4.99 – these wines are the perfect accompaniment to a picnic. Easy-going, very quaffable and at the price point… you can afford to stock up!
