Slinky Valentine Drinks For The Weekend’s Romancing

This weekend, pour on the romance with our selection of wine, fizz and cocktails.

The Full Fifteen from Andrew McPherson, 13% abv
We liked this South Eastern Aussie tipple that combines red wine with fizz. Shiraz’s ripe blackberry and liquorice notes mingle with Cabernet’s dense cassis, succulent Merlot and Durif’s spiciness. Best drunk on its own. £10.99 from Laithwaite’s Wine – see http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/

Rosso Nobile al Cioccolata from Italy, 10% abv. A heavenly double temptation noble red wine, intense dark berries and soft vanilla notes – nuances of creamy chocolate! Pair with chocolate, chocolate desert or, drink on its own. This versatile drink adds the ultimate indulgence to your evening. Available from Tesco, or see https://www.rosso-nobile-al-cioccolata.com/en/home

Gavi Exquisite Collection 2013, 12% abv.
Part of the superb Italian range. Its tangy lemon hits palate and the nose vibrates with nuttiness. A refreshing partner for shellfish and pasta dishes at £5.49. From Aldi (see below for link).

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 11% abv.
This prosecco has the usual fresh lemon vibrancy but with a floral finish. Light and happy, it can be drunk at any time of the day or night. £7.49 from Aldi on https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/product-range/drinks/wine-cellar/

Cocktail.
Gin lovers can experience a Valentine’s Day ginspsiration from Martin Miller. The San Francisco is an adventurous gin cocktail with a distinctive taste of award-winning *Martin Miller’s Gin mixed with blueberries and finished with a citrus twist. A contemporary classic.

Ingredients
50ml Martin Miller’s Gin
15ml lemon juice
15ml sugar syrup
12 blueberries
6 tarragon leaves
3 blueberries and 2 tarragon leaves for garnish

Glass: Rocks
Method: shake ingredients together (apart from the garnishes) and strain into the rocks glass. Add garnish.
Buy Martin Miller’s Gin, 70cl, £25.50-£26, from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Ocado.com, Oddbins http://www.oddbins.com/ and leading wine merchants. *Martin Miller’s Gin is an independently owned British brand and was the first super premium gin on the market.

Simply Woman wishes you a sexy St. Valentine’s weekend. Please drink responsibly.