Cocktail of the week: Sussex Pass’ summer fizz – recipe | Cocktails | The Guardian — theguardian.com

Our restaurant aims to showcase the finest produce in Sussex and Kent, and support local producers and growers. This sparkling wine cocktail is a case in point: it’s ridiculously easy to make, and the perfect refreshing drink for sitting outdoors in summer. Sussex Pass summer fizz Serves 125ml English vodka – we use Blackdown because it’s local to us 10ml triple sec, or Cointreau Juice from ¼ lemon2 sprigs fresh mintEnglish sparkling wine, well chilled, to top – again, we use a local one, Roebuck Sussex Classic CuvéeIn a boston glass or jug, muddle the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and mint. Fine strain into a champagne flute, top up with chilled sparkling wine and serve. Sam Maynard, Sussex Pass, Wadhurst, East Sussex

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