As soon as the weather warms up, it’s officially time to reach for refreshing drinks to stay cool.
If you’re mixing your own drinks at home, you need the right ingredients. And if you’re looking to step up your cocktail game this summer, add these two brands to your bar cart.
Moet Hennessy’s newest innovations, Belvedere Organics and Chandon Garden Spritz, were made for summertime sipping.
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Here’s everything you need to know about them:
CHANDON Garden Spritz
When it comes to exceptional sparkling wines, CHANDON comes to mind. Their latest and greatest creation is best described as a refined spritz. It’s authentically handcrafted by their winemaking team in Mendoza, Argentina.
You can expect exceptional sparkling wine with a unique twist. CHANDON Garden Spritz is made with a house-made orange bitter that’s crafted with locally sourced oranges, fresh herbs, and spices. There’s no artificial flavors or colorants in this beverage.
The best part? This spritz comes ready to serve and ready to share. The experts at CHANDON recommend serving it over ice with a sliver of fresh orange and a sprig of rosemary!
Belvedere Organics
Meet the world’s first super premium vodka. Belvedere Vodka is the original and true expression of luxury vodka, and it’s created from 600 years of Polish vodka-making tradition.
Belvedere Organics was made for summertime sipping! It’s available in 3 different flavors, and each one is crafted with unique blends of organic fruits and botanicals. Plus, it’s all natural, there are no additives, added sugars, carbs and it’s 100% certified USDA Organic.
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1. Blackberry & Lemongrass
The richness of blackberries combine with zesty and fragrant lemongrass. Plus, there’s a hint of herbaceous sage to create an infused vodka with layered and balanced natural flavor.
Suggested Cocktail: Belvedere Blackberry & Lemongrass Sod
- 1 ¼oz Belvedere Blackberry & Lemongrass
- 4oz Soda Water
- GARNISH: 2 Fresh Blackberries & Sprig of Mint
- METHOD: Place all ingredients to highball glass over cubed ice and stir gently to combine. Garnish.
2. Lemon & Basil
The finest ingredients come to life as carefully selected organic lemon and fresh green basil essences meet a hint of elderflower botanicals and super-premium Belvedere vodka.
Suggested Cocktail: Belvedere Lemon & Basil Soda
- 1 ½oz Belvedere Lemon & Basil
- 4oz Soda Water
- GARNISH: Lemon Wheel & Basil Leaf
- METHOD: Place all ingredients to highball glass over cubed ice and stir gently to combine. Garnish.
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3. Pear & Ginger
The flavors of ripe and juicy organic pear essence and subtly spicy ginger are perfectly balanced by a touch of linden honey in this expertly crafted infusion.
Suggested Cocktail: Belvedere Pear & Ginger Soda
- 1 ½oz Belvedere Pear & Ginger
- 4oz Soda Water
- GARNISH: Cucumber Ribbon & Sprig of Rosemary
- METHOD: Place all ingredients to highball glass over cubed ice and stir gently to combine. Garnish.
Find Them Locally
You can find these brands locally at Addys Wine & Spirits (8268 Transit Rd Unit#1 In Plaza, Williamsville, 14221), Alomari Liquor & Wine (577 Ontario St, Buffalo, 14207), Cheap Chollies (74 S Cascade Dr, Springville, 14141), Colonial Wine & Spirts (3211 Southwestern Blvd, Orchard Park, 14127), Elmwood Village Liquor & Wine (1064 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, 14222), Hertel Liquor Library (1669 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, 14216), Mc Kinley Liquor (3820 Mc Kinley Pkwy, Blasdell, 14219), Premier Wine And Spirits (3900 Maple Rd, Amherst, 14226), Premium Wine & Spirits (7980 Transit Rd, Williamsville, 14221), Supermarket Liquors & W (8438 N F Blvd, Niagara Falls, 14304), Yellow Brick Wine & Liquor (5175 Broadway Unit #13, Depew, 14043)
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