RAISE A GLASS

Our pick of must-try spirits and craft beer

non-alcoholic fizz

Lyre’s Classico

Not only is this a handy can to have in the fridge in case a guest is unexpectedly off the booze, it’s also great for taking to picnics or garden parties. An impressive, alcohol-free alternative to prosecco with good carbonation and delicate hints of apple and pear, it’s also beautifully dry, making it extremely drinkable. Serve on its own, well chilled, or use in spritz cocktails. £8.99

(4 x 250ml pack), lyres.co.uk Available at the end of August.

tequila El Sueño Premium Tequila Silver

An affordable tequila that’s smooth and fresh-tasting, El Sueno’s Premium Silver is sweet and floral on the nose, with peppery citrus notes. Evocative of green chillies and lime with a creamy finish, this is surprisingly easy to sip neat, chilled, or with a wedge of fresh lime, topped up with soda. It also works well in a margarita or paloma. 38%, £19.95 (70cl), masterofmalt.com

gin

Eight Lands gin

This beautifully smooth, clean and vibrant gin is made at Glenrinnes Distillery in Scotland using the local spring water and 11 different botanicals, including sustainably foraged cowberries and sorrel from the area. It’s packed full of juniper and citrus, balanced by a subtle sweetness and finishes with warming spices. A gorgeous and very easy-drinking gin, it’s excellent over ice with a splash of premium tonic water, or try it in a martini. 46% ABV, £39 (70cl), eight-lands.com

beer

Ocean Beer

These beers are as refreshing as a dip in the briny – which is apt, given that 100% of profits go to ocean clean-up and conservation projects around the world. There are three in the range: Ocean Lager (4.8% ABV), Surfer IPA (4.8% ABV) and Ocean Beer 0.0 (0.0% ABV). The story began in 2016 with three surfers who shared a passion for beer and the sea. Becoming increasingly aware of the poor state of the waters they surfed in, the trio launched Ocean Beer in 2020 to help fund the clean-up of beaches. CEO Pablo Martinez says, ‘Our mission is to accelerate the pace of ocean clean-up and conservation.’ £24 (12 x 330ml), oceanbeer.com