How to elevate your Christmas occasions with Bardinet

Want to add some French flair to your festive hosting? Make Bardinet VSOP your go-to brandy for showstopping dishes, cocktails and more

Nothing says Christmas like gathering with your loved ones to enjoy a classic Christmas pudding with flaming brandy – and if you’re searching for the perfect bottle, Bardinet’s festive VSOP edition is a must-try.

But this award-winning brandy isn’t just for puddings, it can be used in all kinds of delicious recipes, from mince pies to roast duck. And, of course, it works especially well in a variety of cocktails.

This limited-edition bottle is available exclusively in selected key retailers, so be sure to keep an eye out for it and add a touch of French charm to your drinks trolley.

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Aged to perfection

Bardinet VSOP is one of the UK’s bestselling brandies, but it’s crafted entirely with French passion and know-how, and is slowly matured in oak casks just outside of Bordeaux.

The result is a smooth, delicately mellow spirit that deserves to take centre stage on your Christmas drinks trolley – and the festive edition makes a thoughtful gift, too.

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Shake up the season

With its bright amber colour and fruity aroma with hints of peach and fig, and a lingering oaky finish with sweet raisin notes, this brandy offers a wonderfully versatile base for your winter cocktails.

So, to celebrate the launch of this year’s limited-edition festive bottle, Bardinet has created five French-inspired serves that bring elegance and flavour to any festive occasion. Each one is super simple to make and guaranteed to impress your guests.

Fireside marmalade

Mix up this aromatic, cosy cocktail by adding 40ml Bardinet Brandy VSOP, 1 tsp orange marmalade, 20ml Earl Grey tea, 20ml simple syrup and 20ml lemon juice to a shaker and shake well. Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish the edge with orange zest.

Fizzy sledge

An effervescent, delicate and joyful serve, simply add 25ml Bardinet Brandy VSOP, 10ml honey syrup, 15ml elderflower liqueur and one slice of fresh ginger to a shaker. Shake and double strain into a champagne glass, then top up with sparkling wine and garnish with a lemon twist.

Jingle mule

This fruity, festive cocktail is a twist on a classic mule. Add 2 tsp cherry preserve (not jam) and 20ml lemon juice to a copper mug, then stir to dissolve the preserve into a syrup. Add 30ml Bardinet Brandy VSOP, 20ml crème de mûre and ice cubes, then top up with ginger beer and garnish with fresh cherries.

Mince pie

For this sweet, spiced and decadent drink, add 40ml Bardinet Brandy VSOP, 50ml cranberry juice, 15ml amaretto liqueur, 10ml cinnamon syrup and 10ml lemon juice to a shaker. Shake and double strain into a highball glass filled with ice, then garnish with almond flakes and a sprinkle of icing sugar.

Spritz-mas

To create this bright, creamy cocktail, pour 15ml Bardinet Brandy VSOP, 15ml sherry cream and 10ml orange liqueur into a wine glass with ice. Top up with ginger ale and garnish with slices of orange and ginger, then squeeze the lemon zest to release its aromatic oils into the drink and discard.

Bardinet Brandy is widely available in supermarkets and convenience stores, so go on, add some French flair to your festivities

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