ON THE GRAPEVINE
SAM WYLIE-HARRIS SAYS ‘CHEERS’ TO MOTHER’S DAY
A SECOND Mother’s Day in lockdown means mums deserve double the fuss. And while you may not be able to celebrate this special day together, there’s a sense of optimism as we reach out, raise a glass, and show mums how much they mean to us.
Here are our top picks...
Chambord Premium ‘French Martini’ Golden Cocktail Making Gift Set
(£47.50, Amazon):This mixology gift set has a gold cocktail shaker, measuring jigger and stirrer, two coupes, two mini bottles of Finlandia Vodka and Chambord raspberry liqueur. All mum need do is shake, 40ml vodka, 20ml Chambord and 60ml pineapple juice over ice until and frothy) and strain into a chilled coupe. Ta-da! A French martini.
No3 Gin x Wildabout Gin & Garnish Bouquet
(£85, Wildabout – delivery from March 8-13): Wildabout Flowers has teamed up with award-winning No3 Gin, a classic London Dry with refreshing layers of juniper, citrus and spice. The showy bouquet has fragrant mimosa and narcissus spiked with mint, rosemary, lavender, sage and thyme, so mum can pick her garnish fresh. Recipe card included.
Grey Goose Espresso Martini Cocktail Kit
(Featuring Grey Goose Original 35cl, Patron X0 Cafe Coffee Liqueur 35cl, Minor Figures Cold Brew Coffee Can 20cl and Grey Goose Martini Glass – £39.76, Amazon): For a classic coffee cocktail at home simply add 25ml Grey Goose Vodka, 25ml Patron XO Cafe and 25ml Minor Figures Coffee to a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with three coffee beans and a pinch of salt.
Perrier-Jouet Mother’s Day Special
(from £75, Biscuit Boutique): This collaboration between Perrier-Jouet and the Biscuit Boutique has salted-caramel biscuits illustrated with the iconic white anemones, created for the champagne house by artist Emile Galle for their famous Belle Epoque flower bottle. Available in a box of nine or 16, the Belgian chocolate-coated biscuits pair perfectly with the floral, delicate nuances and citrusy freshness of their P-J Grand Brut Cuvee.