Summer begins at a cocktail bar — a sun-drenched ode to taste, style & escapism. No boarding pass required, just a glass. Beach essentials? Gin, whiskey, white wine, port & Botivo. Simple. Sparkling. Stylish.
Let’s go to the sea. Let’s go to the vines. Let’s cin cin!
Capri – Citrus, Salt & Sunset
Let’s start summer in style, on the rugged cliffs of Capri. Gin Mare captures the soul of the island in a bottle — citrus aromas, turquoise waters and pure Italian flair.
Available at your local supermarket.
Capri lemonade
2 parts Gin Mare Capri
1 part fresh lemon juice
1 part sugar syrup
3 parts premium tonic
Ice, lemon, rosemary. That’s it.
London – British, botanical, bitter-sweet
A big-sipping botanical non-alcoholic aperitif from London, made with apple cider vinegar, botanicals and wildflower honey. The next big thing.
Botivo, the signature serve
25 ml Botivo (1 part)
175 ml soda water (7 parts)
Serve over ice
Add a squeeze of orange
Cheers!
Tennessee – Southern soul with a story
Summer in Tennessee: fresh, fruity and full of Jack Daniel’s. A legendary drink from 1980, made famous by a notorious lawsuit over its secret recipe. Perfect for warm nights and Southern vibes.
Lymburg lemonade
30 ml Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7
30 ml Triple sec
22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
7.5 ml sugar syrup
Top with lemon-lime soda to taste
Rhône – White wine, wild herbs and wonderful simplicity
Wild cocktails for free spirits, crafted with local herbs like nettle and chamomile. In collaboration with mixologist Frederic Geirnaert.
Noix de Die
45 ml Crémant de Die (available at your supermarket)
15 ml walnut leaf cordial
Kumquat sea salt rim
Salty, fresh, deep.
Rhône – part 2
Petit lait de Die
80 ml Clairette de Die
10 ml acacia-infused petit lait
Spritz of blackthorn blossom hydrosol
Douro – From outdated to irresistible
Port is back. Refreshing, modern, low-effort and high-reward. Cockburn’s Fine White Port pairs perfectly with tonic. No bartender skills needed — just plenty of ice.
Port & tonic
1 part Cockburn’s Fine White Port
2 parts tonic
Ice, a lemon wedge and a sprig of rosemary
Ready in 30 seconds. Lingers long past sunset.
Fun fact – the art of modern sipping: why micro-cocktails are a big deal
In a world where drinking less often means drinking better, micro-cocktails are emerging as a culinary sensation. These elegant mini-serves — think mini martinis, baby negronis and espresso micro-mules — are no longer just a gimmick, but a new tasting format that lets bartenders showcase their craft at haute couture level. The trend taps into the craving for more intense flavor in smaller volumes, ideal for those who favor refinement over quantity. Iconic bars around the world now offer micro-cocktail tasting flights, often paired with gourmet bites or served in artisan glassware. Why settle for one large cocktail when you can sample three small ones? Micro isn’t just chic — it’s the new standard for modern sipping.
