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Freixenet Rosado Alfresco

Freixenet Rosado Alfresco

The Rosado Alfresco by Shaken and Stirred, Oxford, is a short bubbly, summer, cocktail marrying the botanicals of gin with the floral notes of elderflower and a squeeze of lime. These are then shaken and strained over ice in a short glass (old-fashioned) and topped with the sweeter and more floral Cordon Rosado (Rosé Cava).

  • Serves: 1

What you need:

  • 12.5ml gin
  • 12.5ml elderflower cordial
  • Squeeze fresh lime
  • Freixenet Cordon Rosado

What you do:

  1. Add first 3 ingredients to an Old Fashioned glass
  2. Stir
  3. Top with Cordon Rosado
  4. Garnish with lime twist or cucumber slices

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Freixenet

Freixenet

Based in Catalonia in Spain, Freixenet is the world’s leading producer of sparkling wine.  Founded in the 19th century, it remains a family owned business, but with an impressive portfolio of  still and sparkling wine interests worldwide. Freixenet is available from leading supermarkets and all good off-licences. Freixenet Cordon Negro, Cordon Rosado and Cordon Oro are price £9.49. Elyssia Pinot Noir and Elyssia Gran Cuvé are available from Waitrose price £17.99. For more information, visit: www.Freixenet.co.uk.

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