Croft Sherry Summer Spritz Review

PR Sample – I was kindly sent a bottle of Croft Sherry for consideration on my blog.

If you are looking to hold a summer get-together soon, or just want a nice refreshing drink for a warm evening, then Croft Sherry has come up with the perfect Summer Spritz recipe.

Croft Sherry

Made in Jerez, Croft Sherry is something we have probably all grown up with our parents or grandparents reaching for the Sherry at least at Christmas. However, Croft wants to show how this beloved drink is perfect for all year round and can be enjoyed by all ages.

Croft Original delivers a refreshing crisp flavour which is rounded off with an aromatic finish, meaning it is a delightful drink to serve as it comes.

This summer though they have teamed up with Bake Off Star; Sandro Farmhouse and come up with a summer spritz.

Sandro’s Croft Summer Spritz

Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Makes: 4 Spitzers (1 pitcher)

Ingredients:

• 1 orange
• 1 lemon
• 200ml of Croft Original
• 2 tbsp of pineapple syrup
• 300ml sparkling wine
• 100ml soda water
• Large ice cubes
• Several sprigs of fresh mint

For the candied peel garnish:

• Orange peel
• 1 tbsp of sugar

Method:

1.     Start by making the ‘candied peel’ to decorate the glass. Cut the orange into wedges and remove the peel. Thinly slice the peel and place it in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Put to one side.
2.     Cut the lemons into wedges.
3.     Add the citrus wedges to a cocktail shaker and press against the sides of the shaker to release the juices.
4.     Add the Croft Original, ice and pineapple syrup to the shaker and shake,
5.     Pour the infused Croft Original into a glass with ice and top it with sparkling wine and soda water.
6.     Garnish with the candied orange peel and a sprig of fresh mint.

Original Recipe Link.

What My Testers Thought of the Summer Spritz

I don’t drink alcohol, so I had to call in my band of helpers for this one and unsurprisingly they were happy to become a part of trying this out.

They found the spritz easy to make and due to the round amount, it is simple to make for a different amount of people.

The end spritz was light, refreshing and fruity, while you could still taste notes of the sparkling wine and Croft Sherry. Meaning it really is the perfect mix for the end of a long day on a warm summer evening.

Thanks to a simple recipe it is something you could easily make for a larger get-together or just to enjoy by yourself or with a partner or friend of night. What’s more, as the ingredients all can keep for at least a couple of days (wine I’m looking at you), it is something you could make over the weekend and then enjoy again a few days later by making again.

Croft Sherry alone and in this spritz definitely gets a thumbs up from my alcohol testing committee.

If you would like to try it for yourself, Croft is available to buy in most major supermarkets and you can find out more on their website.

What do you think of Sandro’s Croft Summer Spritz, would you like to try it?

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