Summer’s just around the corner and so is rosé season, kicking off on Saturday 12th June with National Rosé Day. With the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures, a glass of fresh and fruity rosé has never been so appealing. But what about making some rosé wine cocktails? Get creative this summer with these four recipes to wow your friends and family at your next get-together. Rosé Vodka Ingredients:…
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No, wines don’t just age in dark cellars. Some wineries prefer to have their wine aged underwater, directly in the sea, where the environmental conditions seem to be better for maintaining the wine’s characteristics. And the reasons, if you think about it, are quite clear: no oxygen, no light, constant temperature, and stillness. You couldn’t ask for a better way to age your wine in peace and quiet! How Did…
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Climate change inevitably has an impact on the world of wine. Damage caused by rising temperatures, loss of soil fertility and the disruption of ecosystems are just some of the problems facing winemakers. On World Environment Day 2021 we want to look at the changes ahead for winemaking, and how climate change will create new regions that will benefit from global warming and, conversely, how it may negatively impact regions…
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Think the best way to watch a football match is with a beer in your hand? Think again! Unless you’re a real beer lover that is. Have you ever thought that football and wine might be a match made in heaven? These footballer players-turned-winemakers certainly thought so! David Ginola A former striker for Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham, David Ginola is now a TV presenter… but not only that. He’s also…
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We often accompany burgers with a fizzy drink or a nice cold beer. But what about a glass of wine? Considering that hamburgers have become a gourmet dish, there’s no reason why we can’t pair a good wine with a burger! Read on to discover Drinks&Co’s favourite burger and wine pairings this International Hamburger Day. So Many Burgers, So Many Wines When we talk about burgers, we’re talking about a…
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Biodiversity is a term used to describe the enormous variety of life on Earth. It can be used more specifically to refer to all of the species in one region or ecosystem. Biodiversity refers to every living thing, including plants, bacteria, animals, and humans. Source: National geographic Biodiversity shouldn’t be seen as a mere fad. Biodiversity in the vineyard is essential for the enhancement of the different terroirs and for…
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Did you know that May 13th is World Cocktail Day? What better way to celebrate than by making some awesome cocktails?! Today we’re sharing three classic cocktail recipes revisited by the Drinks&Co bartenders! Very easy to make at home, they’re also available to take away in the Drinks&Co Concept Store in Paris! The Drinks&Co Negroni An Italian cocktail made with gin and Campari, this is the ideal apéritif! Slightly fruity…
If Cognac was Napoleon’s favourite drink, it’s also been a favourite of American rappers for a few years now. Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dog, Tupac, Jay-Z … There are plenty of music artists who love it, turning Cognac into an identity symbol. Cognac’s Revival Thanks to US Rap Music In the early 2000s, the American rapper Busta Rhymes caused a stir with his video “Pass The Courvoisier”. In the video, the…
Love it or hate, this Saturday 22nd May the Eurovision Song Contest Final is returning to our screens after last year’s show was cancelled. But whether that inspires delight or dread, it’s practically impossible to escape Eurovision. Either way, a good drink will definitely make your night more enjoyable, or at the very least, bearable. That’s why Drinks&Co have put together a compilation of 5 Eurovision cocktails inspired by some…
Whether you’re into margaritas, mojitos, cosmopolitans or negronis, everyone loves a cocktail. When sipping your tipple of choice, it’s probably crossed your mind what cocktail actually means. Although we may never know the true origin of the word cocktail, we’re going to share the most plausible of many theories, and trust us, you’ll never look at a cocktail in the same way again. The Origin of the Word Cocktail To…