ONE of the nation’s favourite sporting events, the Wimbledon Championships (June 24 to July 7) is a marvellous excuse to rally some friends for a post-match party.
Synonymous with summer soirees, Gordon’s London Dry Gin is putting its name back up in lights with Gordon’s Crisp Cucumber, (£15.49, 70cl, nationwide).
A delightful ruby pink, Croft Pink Port, Portugal (£11.99, 75cl, The Co-Operative) can be enjoyed chilled, or in a Pink Jasmine punch, made using equal amounts of Croft Pink and cold jasmine tea, serve over ice with diced strawberries.
To mark its 25th grand slam as the official Champagne sponsor, Champagne Lanson has launched limited edition Wimbledon neoprene bottle sleeves, which will keep Lanson Black Label Brut NV, France (£33.99, Sainsbury’s) and Lanson Rose Label Brut Rose, France (£33.99, Sainsbury’s) perfectly chilled for longer.
The official wine of the championships, Jacobs Creek, have also released limited edition bottles. For tennis fans who can’t get within striking distance of SW19, Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Limited Edition, SE Australia (£7.79, Sainsbury's) and Jacob's Creek Shiraz Limited Edition, SE Australia (£7.79, Sainsbury’s) are a pukka choice for picnics.
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