Cocktail Recipes
Summer’s finally arrived! With warm weather in the forecast for the next few weeks, whether you’re settling in to watch tennis with friends or soaking up a lazy afternoon in the garden, everything just feels more chilled out.
And what better way to celebrate than with a refreshing drink? Our Strawberry Wine is perfect for those summer hangouts – whatever you’ve got planned.
The Perfect Summer Pairing
Our award-winning Strawberry Wine is summer in a glass. Offering a medium sweet, well-balanced taste with a delicate strawberry aroma, it captures everything we love about the British summer season.
Fruit wines are growing in popularity across the UK and with our unique climate and landscape create optimum conditions for growing a wide variety of fruits, and our fruit wines are inspired by Britain’s orchards, woodlands and hedgerows.
5 Championship Cocktails to Celebrate Summer
Whether you’re celebrating a win or just fancy something refreshing on a hot day, there’s definitely something here for you.
1. The Victory Spritz (The Classic Champion)
Our signature serve – light and refreshing
Ingredients:
- 175ml Lyme Bay Strawberry Wine (chilled)
- Lemonade or soda water to top
- Fresh mint sprig
- Strawberry or orange slices
- Ice
Method: Fill a tall glass with ice, pour in your chilled Strawberry Wine, then top up with lemonade or soda water. Pop in some fresh mint and a few slices of Strawberry or orange slices.
2. Championship Cooler (The Refreshing Winner)
Perfect for those warm summer afternoons when you need something cooling
Ingredients:
- 150ml Lyme Bay Strawberry Wine
- 50ml elderflower cordial
- Soda water
- Fresh cucumber ribbons
- Lime
- Ice
Method: Combine the Strawberry Wine and elderflower cordial in a wine glass filled with ice. Top with soda water, add cucumber ribbons and a lime wheel.
3. Strawberry Ace (The Zingy Champion)
A sophisticated sparkler perfect for celebrating those winning moments
Ingredients:
- 150ml Lyme Bay Strawberry Wine
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml elderflower cordial
- Lyme Bay Sparkling Wine to top
- Fresh thyme sprig
- Lemon twist
- Ice
Method: Fill a wine glass with ice, pour in the Strawberry Wine and lemon juice, then add the elderflower cordial. Top up with Lyme Bay Sparkling Wine and garnish with fresh thyme and a lemon twist. The thyme adds a lovely aromatic touch!
4. Centre Court Classic (The Elegant Celebration)
Bubbles make everything better – perfect for those special moments
Ingredients:
- 100ml Lyme Bay Sparkling Wine
- Fresh strawberries sliced
- Mint leaves
- Twist of lemon peel
Method: Pour the Strawberry Wine into a champagne flute, slowly top with sparkling wine to preserve the bubbles. Add some fresh strawberry slices, mint leaves, and a twist of lemon peel.
5. Grand Slam Gimlet (The Bold Winner)
For those who like their celebrations with a bit more spirit
Ingredients:
- 125ml Lyme Bay Strawberry Wine
- 25ml Lyme Bay Dry Gin
- 15ml fresh lime juice
- 10ml honey (optional)
- Fresh strawberry and lime wheel
- Ice
Method: Shake the Strawberry Wine, gin, lime juice, and honey with ice. Strain into a glass and add some fresh strawberry and lime wheel.
What's Happening in the Vineyard This Summer
While you’re enjoying these delicious cocktails, there’s plenty happening here in Devon’s beautiful Axe Valley. Summer is harvest preparation time for our winemaking team. Our head winemaker and the team are busy monitoring our fruit sources across the UK – from our prized Essex sites in the Crouch Valley to our local Devon growers.
The warm summer weather means our grape growers are carefully managing canopy cover, ensuring the grapes get the right amount of sunshine while protecting them from any extreme heat.
The Perfect Strawberry Pairings
Our Strawberry Wine is good for food pairing too. Here are some of our favourite summer combinations:
Classic Pudding Pairings:
- Fresh strawberries and cream (naturally!)
- Summer berry pavlova
- Vanilla panna cotta
- Lemon shortbread
- White chocolate desserts
Serving Tips from the Team
- Always serve Strawberry Wine well-chilled (6-8°C is perfect)
- Don’t over-garnish cocktails – let the strawberry flavours come through
- Fresh ingredients make all the difference – especially the mint
- Taste as you go – adjust sweetness and acidity to your preference
Cheers to Summer Days
However you choose to spend your summer – whether you’re glued to the tennis or just enjoying long evenings in the garden – these strawberry wine cocktails are the perfect way to make the most of the season.
Please enjoy our award-winning wines responsibly.
Want to visit us in person? Our Cellar Door is open Monday to Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm (closed for lunch 12:30-1pm) and Sunday 11am-3pm. Come and taste our full range – including our award-winning English still and sparkling wines, meads, and spirits.
Please drink responsibly.
