5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE
Designer labels aren’t just for fashionistas - drinks brands are rocking them too. These limited editions and artistic labels are beautiful on the inside and out - so you can enjoy drinking them as well as admiring them
ROCK ROSE GIN SUMMER EDITION (£37.50, 70CL, DUNNET BAY DISTILLERS)
IN tune with the seasons, gin lovers eagerly await Dunnet Bay’s periodic releases - and nothing signals summer like their citrus forward infusion of lemon balm, lemon verbena and lemon thyme to build the gorgeous citrus elements, without the need for peel. Foraged from its distillery gardens, clover adds a touch of sweet earthiness, meadowsweet for a honeyed nose and elderflower for good measure.
CIROC LIMITED EDITION SUMMER COLADA VODKA (£39.99, 70CL, SELFRIDGES)
WITH pink flamingos, swaying palm trees and showy hibiscus, Ciroc Colada has been given an exotic makeover that’s as radiant as the distinctive blend of vodka infused with coconut, pineapple and tropical notes inside. Enjoy neat on the rocks or in a sundowner, Panama hat optional.
GREY GOOSE LIMITED EDITION QUENTIN MONGE VODKA (£40, SAINSBURY’S)
INSPIRED by the Cote d’azur (after all, who doesn’t long to escape to this summer playground?), Grey Goose has teamed up with French artist Quentin Monge, who grew up in the heart of the Riviera. Famous for his illustrations of bikini-clad women and minimalist characters, Monge’s bottle-adoring design features blue and white striped parasols to mirror the ones that line the sun-kissed coast of St Tropez and Cannes.
PRIVATE BEACH ROSE 2017, FRANCE (£9.99, LAITHWAITES)
THERE’LL be a wave of excitement when you add a splash of this stunning rose to your favourite poolside stemware. The chic label is redolent of the fanciful beach umbrellas you find on the French Riviera, and the wine is just as engaging. A pale blush with subtle raspberry and strawberry flavours, the crisp finish lends plenty of freshness. Best of all, you’ll feel like you’re in the best beachfront hotel without having to tip for waiter service.