What will you be leaving out for Santa to enjoy on Christmas Eve? Bearing it mind it'll probably be you drinking it, better make it something delicious, like Bardinet brandy.

Bardinet is delivering some festive flair this winter with three deliciously decadent new brandy cocktails created by leading mixologist Adrian Gomes – each perfect for the party season. Featuring a light pre-dinner drink, a sumptuous digestif, and a warming party punch, each serve has been created to celebrate the recent launch of the limited edition one-litre festive bottling of Bardinet VSOP. Each recipe showcases the rich flavour and versatility of the award-winning spirit and demonstrates that with one bottle of Bardinet, every festive moment is covered when it comes to serving up special drinks for family and friends. Aged in France, Bardinet’s bottle design takes inspiration from the colour and brilliance of the many end-of-year festivals celebrated across the world. With eye catching gold and red patterns, it’s the perfect pack for gifting and adding a touch of seasonal sparkle to any celebration. For more seasonal serves to enjoy this season, check out the other instalments of SB Advent, including these gin-based cocktails from The Secret Garden Distillery.

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Champagne Mule

A sparkling pre-dinner drink that will set the scene and tantalise your tastebuds.

• 30ml Bardinet VSOP
• 100ml Brut Champagne/sparkling wine
• 15ml Stem ginger syrup
• Fresh lime
• Dash Aromatic bitters (*optional)

Method: Pre-chill all ingredients. In a flute or coupe, add Bardinet VSOP, stem ginger syrup and the juice of a ¼ lime. Add a dash of some aromatic bitters, before topping up with some Champagne or sparkling wine. Garnish with one of the stem gingers in the bottom of the glass.

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Bardinet Sangaree

A delicious post-dinner sipper, combining Bardinet’s luxurious VSOP with the elegance of Tawny Port. Ingredients:

• 50ml Bardinet VSOP
• 25ml Tawny Port
• Nutmeg (garnish)

Method: Add Bardinet and Port to a mixing glass and stir over ice.  Strain into a small Port or Sherry goblet and grate some nutmeg over the top for a garnish before serving.

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Boxing Day Punch

When friends and family gather, this sharing Punch is guaranteed to impress with its rich seasonal flavours. Ingredients:

• 50ml Bardinet VSOP
• 2 tsp Damson plum conserve (such as Bonne Maman)
• 15ml Fresh lemon
• 2 drops Almond extract
• Top with Ginger beer

Method: Add the first four ingredients to a highball glass and stir well to dissolve the conserve.  Add a splash of ginger beer and stir again, before adding ice and topping up with more ginger beer. Stir to mix well and garnish with a lemon wheel.