BLACK Raspberry has been unveiled as the flavour of the inaugural winter expression of Cîroc vodka.
Diageo Reserve is set to launch limited edition Cîroc Black Raspberry next month.
The seasonal spirit is described as an infusion of five times distilled Cîroc vodka with the “delicate, natural flavours of fresh, crushed black raspberry essence” to create a “distinct smooth finish, embodying the rich tastes of winter”.
The first ever winter edition of the brand, Cîroc Black Raspberry is packaged in a black and gold bottle; its launch will be backed by a number of suggested cocktail serves, including Cîroc Black Raspberry Velvet Crush and Cîroc Black Raspberry Royale (see recipes below).
Rich Larkin, head of Diageo Reserve GB, said: “Cîroc is a brand rooted in style and celebration, and the latest variant really adds vibrancy to cocktails this winter.
“This is the first time we have launched a winter expression for Cîroc, so we’re looking forward to getting it out there for consumers and bartenders to experiment and, of course, celebrate with in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.”
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Cîroc Black Raspberry Royale
35ml Cîroc Black Raspberry
15ml lemon juice
15ml simple syrup
15ml vermouth
Build all ingredients and top up with Champagne/sparkling wine or soda. Garnish with frozen grapes or berries.
Cîroc Black Raspberry Velvet Crush
35ml Cîroc Black Raspberry
15ml red vermouth
Juice of one lemon wedge
Dry tonic water
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a black raspberry on a metal skewer.
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