Drew Michael, Author at Amfora London

Mint & Citrus White Sangria

sip me amfora London mint and citrus sangria

Mint & Citrus White Sangria is delicate, refreshing, and sweet. It’s the perfect afternoon drink. We’ve adapted Minimalist Baker’s recipe.

Serves 4

What you’ll need…

750ml (3 cans) No. 4 White
8-10 mint leaves
1 medium lemon (thinly sliced)
1 medium lime (thinly sliced)
4 tbsp Sugar syrup
Ice cubes

How to make it…

Add 1 tbsp of sugar syrup to each glass.
Then add mint leaves and stir/lightly muddle.
Next add some slices each of lemon and lime.
Top off with wine and let set for a few minutes so the flavors can meld together.
Top off with more wine and citrus as needed.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations on instagram.

Making Simple Syrup… To make simple sugar, heat equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely before using.

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Rosé French 75

The Rosé French 75 is light, classic and sophisticated cocktail. We have adapted Taste & Tipples recipe with our cans of wine.

Serves 2

What you’ll need…

30ml St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
75ml gin
30ml lemon juice
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters
125ml No. 2 Sparkling Rosé
Ice cubes
Garnish: Lemon twist

How to make it…

Apart from the No. 2 Sparkling Rosé, put all the ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Give it a good shake and then strain into two champagne flutes.
Top both glasses up with No.2 Sparkling Rosé wine.
Garnish with a lemon twist and drink.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations on instagram.

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Sip me baby one more time

Sip me baby one more time… Our cocktail guide shows just some of the amazing cocktails you can make with our cans of wine.

Earl grey Aquavit Spritz

No.1 Sparkling White and Earl Grey tea… two of the nations favourite drinks in one!

ROSÉ FRENCH 75

A classic and sophisticated cocktail using our No.2 Sparkling Rosé. Definitely a cocktail that is pretty in pink.

FrosÉ

One to cool you down in the summer… a frozen No.3 Rosé cocktail. Just think alcoholic slush puppy!

Mint & Citrus White Sangria

Sangria is delicate, refreshing, and sweet. This one is made with our No.4 White. Perfect to sip on as an afternoon drink.

Summer Sangria

A great way to enjoy our No.5 Red in the summer… ice cold and very fruity!

Don’t forget to tag us on instagram.

St-Germain Spritz

The St-Germain Spritz is light, sweet and slightly floral. We have adapted craftginclub.com recipe with our cans of wine.

Serves 1

What you’ll need…

40ml St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
80ml No. 1 Sparkling White
80ml Sparkling Water
Ice cubes
Garnish: Lemon peel twist

How to make it…

In a tall glass add the ice cubes.
Add the St Germain liqueur.
Slowly pour in the sparkling water and the No. 1 Sparkling White wine.
Stir gently to blend, trying not to over fizz the glass.
Garnish with a lemon peel twist.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations on instagram.

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Strawberry Smash

Smashing our way through summer with this Strawberry Smash cocktail! Simple to make, yet so tasty.

Serves 6

What you’ll need…

90g Chopped strawberries
750ml (3 cans) No. 1 Sparkling White (125ml per glass)
6 tbsp Simple syrup
Ice cubes
Garnish: Slices of lemon

How to make it…

Divide the strawberries between each of the glasses.
Add 1 tbsp of the simple syrup to each of the glasses.
Mash together using either a muddler or a handle of a wooden spoon.
Add ice to each of the glasses.
Top up with some No. 1 Sparkling White.
Garnish with a slice of lemon.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations on instagram.

Making Simple Syrup… To make simple sugar, heat equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely before using.

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Summer Sangria

Not going away on holiday this year? Then why not bring a bit of Spain to the UK, with this jug of Summer Sangria. We have adapted Tikkido.com recipe with our cans of wine.

Serves approx 8 / 1 large pitcher

What you’ll need…

750ml (3 cans) No. 5 Red
1 cup of Brandy
1 cup of Peach Liqueur
1 cup of Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec)
1L Sparkling Water or Lemonade depending on how sweet your tooth is
Ice cubes
Garnish: Sliced orange, lemon and chopped apple

Make sure you have a large pitcher to allow enough room for liquid, ice and fruit.

How to make it…

If you have time, soak the fruit in the brandy overnight to give the fruit a boozy taste.
In the pitcher add the ice cubes, fruit, brandy, peach liqueur, orange liqueur and No. 5 Red.
Give it a stir to blend.
Slowly pour in the sparkling water or lemonade until full or to your desired taste.
Very gently, stir the contents making sure not to over fizz it.
Pour into chilled glasses and enjoy.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations on instagram.

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Frosé

Who fancies a Frosé? The perfect frozen drink to cool you off on a hot summer’s day.

Serves 2

What you’ll need…

125ml No. 3 Rosé
125ml Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice
375ml Ice cubes
Garnish: Mint leaves and/or a slice of pink grapefruit

Double the quantities if you want to make it a long drink or there are three-four of you.

How to make it…

Chill the glasses in the fridge prior to making.
Pop the ice, No. 3 Rosé and ruby red grapefruit juice in a blender.
Blend until smooth and slushy.
Divide equally into two cocktail glasses.
Garnish with mint leaves and/or pink grapefruit slices.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations on instagram.

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Fizz Popsicles

wine popsicles with scarpetta frico frizzante

Cool off on a hot Summer’s day with these Fizz Popsicles. Recipe by Paper n’ Stitch blog.

Makes 10

What you’ll need…

80ml Water
80ml Sugar
500ml Grapefruit Juice
500ml (2 cans) No. 1 Sparkling White
118ml Edible flower petals (optional)

How to make it…

In a pan add the water and the sugar. Bring to a boil and then remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Stir in fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (or from a carton) and then add the cans of No. 1 Sparkling White.
Give the mixture a good stir and then pour into popsicle moulds.
Add edible flower petals, if desired. They’re mainly for looks, but do add a hint of flavour as well.
Pop them in the freezer for about 1 hour. Remove from the freezer and add popsicle sticks. You add the popsicle sticks after they had a little time to freeze as this keeps the sticks straight. If you put them in right away, they’ll most likely float to one side or freeze crooked.
Put them back into the freezer until fully frozen.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations on instagram.

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Rosé Spritz

Our Rosé Spritz os simple to make and very refreshing.

Serves 4

What you’ll need…

4 tbsp Elderflower syrup
400ml (2 cans) No. 3 Rosé
200ml Sparkling mineral water
Ice cubes
Garnish: 4 sprigs Thyme and 1 fig, quartered

How to make it…

Divide the ice cubes and syrup between the four glasses.
Add 100ml of No. 3 Rosé wine to each glass.
Add to each glass a splash of mineral water.
Given them a gentle stir trying not to over bubble them.
Garnish with a sprig of thyme and a quarter of a fig.
Enjoy! Don’t forget to tag us in your creations on instagram.

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To brie, or not to brie?

Cheese and wine… the perfect pairing. But to brie or not to brie and with that wine? Our guide below will hopefully help with some of the decision making!