Spirited Cocktails For Summer

Get lively this summer with cocktails made with big brand spirits Jägermeister Spice, and Courvoisier, both available from your local retailer. Original Jägermeister is a unique herbal spirit developed from a secret recipe by Curt Mast, and launched in Germany 80 years ago. The liqueur is made by Mast-Jägermeister SE, in Wolfenbüttel Germany using an original secret blend of 56 different, hand-selected herbs, blossoms, roots and fruits from all over the world. Original Jägermeister contains 35% alcohol by volume.

Jägermeister Spice contains 25% alcohol by volume and is the newest addition to the family. Based on the original iconic recipe, it is sweeter, with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon. Retailing at £18, Jägermeister Spice is available in selected Asda and Tesco stores now, and in selected Sainsbury’s stores from the end of July.

Jägermeister Spice Apple Strudel Mojito

Enjoy the extra notes of vanilla and cinnamon from Jägermeister Spice, with a hint of mint and apple in this summer cocktail. For those who like simplicity, top up with soda for extra fizz.

You will need:
• 50ml Spice
• 100ml Funkin Mojito mix
• 25ml Cloudy Apple
• 2 Dash Cinnamon (optional)
• Pour into a 200ml glass, add crushed ice and stir
• Top with soda
• Garnish: Apple and Mint (optional)

Or simply take a glass full of ice, add 50ml Jägermeister Spice, 100ml Funkin Mojito mix, 25ml Cloudy Apple, top with Soda and stir.

Alternatively serve long with cola as a ‘Black Spice,’ or neat over ice.

For extravagance and sophistication try:
Courvoisier VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale), the perfect gift for cocktail lovers, and can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a distinguished cocktail. This blend of Courvoisier is an elegant mix of cognacs that are up to 10 years old, from two of the finest crus in the Cognac region. For a cocktail as indulgent as it is delicious, try the following with your chic canapés;

Courvoisier Champagne Cocktail
You will need
· 1 part Courvoisier VSOP
· 1 Demerara sugar cube
· 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
· Top up with Champagne

Method: Soak a sugar cube in bitters and drop into a champagne flute. Cover with Courvoisier VSOP and slowly top with the champagne.
Courvoisier VSOP is available nationwide from selected retailers and bars across the UK (RRP £34.31).

Courvoisier Facts
Courvoisier’s international reputation for producing the finest cognacs for almost two centuries means it also leads the category with innovation, revolutionary spirits and pioneering thinking. Courvoisier is the number one cognac in the UK.

Please drink responsibly at all times.