Linda’s Spring Picks
Hayman’s Old Tom Gin
Hayman’s still makes their gin using the same family recipes developed over 150 years ago, using only the finest botanicals available, this combined with a two-day gin making process allows the full natural flavours.
Old Tom Gin uses generous botanicals to create a full citrus and juniper pine character, smooth and delicate with a subtle underlying sweetness.
Perfect for the Lillet Cocktail below!
Lillet Blanc
Lillet Blanc is crisp and light, with subtle floral, herbal, and citrus notes. Similar to a semi-sweet white vermouth with intriguing herbal notes on the finish. Lillet is great for Springtime cocktails as it is light, refreshing, and incredibly versatile for mixing into cocktails.
You will be obsessed with Lillet Blanc, the crisp, floral flavor is so refreshing and perfect for mixing into cocktails, spritzers, or a G&T. As the daylight gets longer and the sun shines bright, enjoy this Spring like Lillet and Gin cocktail with your Easter Brunch. It will remind you of what is to come… Summer!
- 1 ounce (30ml) Aperol
- 1 ounce (30ml) Lillet Blanc
- 1 1/4 ounces (37ml) Hayman’s Old Tom Gin
- Small grapefruit slice or grapefruit twist, for garnish
Stir Aperol, Lillet Blanc, and gin with ice in a rocks glass, then garnish with grapefruit slice and serve.
Champagne Charles Collin Cuvee Charles Brut
Mother’s Day Brunch is a wonderful occasion to create memories with your family, a time to open some “bubbles” and celebrate Mom.
Champagne Charles Collin Cuvee Charles Brut is full of elegance and brilliance opening with aromas of citrus fruits, grapefruit, mandarin, and elegant floral notes. It develops into a warmer, toasty character with vibrant, rich flavours and a complex mixture of honey and spices. Cheers!
Ca’del Bosco Cuvee Prestige
If you like Prosecco, you will love the bubbles in this amazing Franciacorta. Dry, crisp, and tart with mouth watering acidity. This fragrant, fresh bubbly is crafted from carefully selected Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes. It has a firm structure, a rich attractive string of bubbles and a persistent finish. Intense aromas of lime blossom are underlined by apple and peach. It is elegant, soft and delicate with acidity is in perfect balance and a note of ripe fruit driving into the finish. A great addition to your weekend Celebrations and a perfect pairing with Easter Brunch.
Planeta Frappato Sicilia Vittoria 2018
Ham is a favorite entree for Easter dinner, and this 100% Frappato from Sicily is a great wine to pair with your holiday meal.
With aromas of strawberry, red cherry and white pepper followed by a polished, savory palate, finishing with hints of smoke and pomegranate, this bright wine with fresh acidity is a perfect pairing.
Copper Bottom Flora Czech Pilsner
Did you know Czech Pilsners are all malt beers, meaning they are not brewed with any adjuncts such as corn or rice, and wheat, or any other grain than malted barley and they use Saaz Aroma hops giving them a very distinct hop character?
Traditional and Local meet in this Pilsner from Copper Bottom. This Czech style pilsner is crystal clear, crisp, bright, balanced with a delicate finish and made with PEI grown malt and Saaz hops.
Warmer weather is arriving here on PEI and BBQ season is gearing up, try this extremely versatile food beer with Grilled Burgers finished with a spicy BBQ sauce.