Fizz And Winter Warmers For The New Year

From cheerful fizz to ginger beer, from seasonal infusions to port and spirits combos, there’s something for everyone to ring in the New Year with. These drinks are available online or from most supermarkets. Have a great start to 2016.

Featured – Cava Rose 2013, 12% abv. This exclusive vintage offering shakes subtle strawberry flavours and fizz on the palate. Find a hint of tasted marshmallow too. Great with nuts and olives. £6.99 from Morrisons.

Featured – Il Cortile Sereno Prosecco Brut NV, 11.5% abv.
This high end fizz is packed with apple and peach bouquets. The citrus palate will leave you wanting more, as is always the case with Prosecco. £9.99 from Virgin Wines.

Crabbies Alcoholic Ginger Beer 4.0% abv
Made to an original recipe spicy ginger will warm you up this winter. Deliciously light-hearted and frothy, enjoy any time of the day or night. We recommend drinking on its own to appreciate the mysterious spices overtone. RRP £6.00 for four 500ml bottles at Morrisons.

Echo Falls Fruit Fusions, 10.5% abv
These special edition infusions contain natural flavourings and can be served warm or with ice. Visit Tesco for the Chocolate Flavour Fusion (natural cocoa and orange), or Asda for the Red Fruit Fusion of winter spices. Both sensuous treats are £5.99. Non-alcoholics among you can enjoy Echo Falls’ Tisane (not shown) – perfect for your head and figure with 0% alcohol content and 26 calories a glass. RRP £3.49 from Sainburys and ASDA.

Warner Edwards Victorian Rhubarb Gin, 40% abv
A tangy explosion of rhubarb makes this aperitif extra unique. Great mixed with ginger ale or tonic water. The tart nose is extended in the sour rhubarb palette, but nutmeg, vanilla and a hint of sweetness redresses the experience. Fact – Queen Victoria grew the very same rhubarbs in her back garden that goes into this infusion. £35.00 from John Lewis and independent outlets.

Morrisons XO French Brandy, 40% abv
This specially selected brandy has a vanilla edged palate with notes of spice that result from ageing 5 years in oak barrels then mixing with 15-year old Armagnac. £15.99 from Morrisons.

Morrisons Ruby Port SA, 19% abv
This rich port is infused with a dark chocolatey taste that meanders into a black cherry palate. We recommend drinking this on its own. £7.00 from Morrisons.