FOODIE NEWS

A Spanish Tipple

Nordés Gin (£32.95, Amazon) from Galicia, the north-western tip of the Spanish mainland, is the first Atlantic Galician Gin, made with locally sourced ingredients. It has herbal aromas and a flavour which is fresh, subtle and well-balanced, with notes of white fruit, making it a truly unique gin. The fresh citrus, floral notes with a hint of sea air makes a refreshing summer serve and is perfect to enjoy with friends and family over the summer months.

Cheers to Summer

Codorniu are brand leaders in premium Cava in Spain, and their winery at Sant Sadurni near Barcelona is a World Heritage Site with over 150,000 visitors visiting it every year. Their Rosado Cava Brut is a pure and bright sparkling Rosé with aromas of raspberry and strawberry making it perfect for a summer get together, garden party or wedding and pairs perfectly with tapas, light salads or simply as an aperitif.

Currently priced at £6.99 a bottle (RRP £10.49) from Waitrose.

Ice Cream Sandwiches

It’s definitely summer at luxury tea purveyor, Mariage Frères on Covent Garden's King Street, as it opens its ice-tea terrace and launches what promises to be the snack of the summer.

Indulge in limited-edition teainfused ice cream and sorbet sandwiches whilst sipping on cold brew iced tea cocktails. The pretty-as-a-picture polka dot ice cream sandwiches, priced at £9, sport two tasty slices of pain de Gênes cake generously coated in caramel with a choice of five flavours from matcha green tea and black tea, vanilla and chocolate ice creams through to a blue tea sorbet flavoured with lemon and red berry liqueur. Enjoy on the al fresco terrace or simply grab and go.

For more information, visit www.mariagefreres.com/UK/restaurant