Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding - June/July 2023 (Issue 39)

ENTER ONLINE AT WWW.YOURGLOSWILTS.WEDDING BEFORE 30TH JUNE 2023. COOL COCKTAILS Blacklion is Europe’s first brand of premium sipping vodka made using rare sheep’s milk. This unique spirit is farmed, fermented and distilled in the Cotswolds by entrepreneurs Tim and Tan Spittle, whose sheep farm provides the venue for Gordon Ramsay’s latest episode of Future Food Stars on BBC ONE, (series 2, episode 4) in which they also starred. Blacklion is not only celebrated by Gordon Ramsay, but it has also won many awards for its unique taste, including the award for Best International Vodka by the prestigious American Distilling Institute. The milk for the vodka comes from Tim and Tan’s flock of Black Lion sheep, all crossbred from Swiss Valais Blacknose and grazed on what has been the family farm for two generations. Blacklion has warming after-notes with an impossibly smooth finish and is best served straight from the freezer over ice. Its original flavour has also been welcomed by top mixologists to create a range of delicious cocktails. Among the nine awards won by Blacklion in just nine months is the UK farming industry’s Diversification Farmer of the Year Award 2022. Tan Spittle tells us, “Transforming whey into a delicious premium vodka helps us further two important goals. To make the best use of our natural resources and sustain the family business.” Blacklion’s quick and delicious vodka cocktails make the perfect wedding party drinks. Two new additions are The Ram which is made using 20 ml of Dry Vermouth blended with 20 ml of Cynar and 50 ml of Blacklion vodka from the freezer that’s stirred over ice. The Gold Cup which serves six per jug marries 750 ml of La Gioiosa Rosé Millesimato with 150 ml of Blacklion vodka; 150 ml of Funkin strawberry puree and three teaspoons of grenadine garnished with fresh strawberries and sprigs of rosemary. All liquid ingredients are chilled and then poured into a large jug to be gently stirred and poured into coupe cocktail glasses. Your Glos & Wilts Wedding has teamed up with Tan and Tim Spittle at Blacklion to offer 5% off a case of six bottles. To take advantage of this exclusive offer, visit https://blacklionvodka.co.uk quoting YGWW39. www.instagram.com/blacklionvodka www.facebook.com/BlackLionVodka Take advantage of these great giveaways WIN A £250 VOUCHER TO SPEND WITH COEUR DE LION The hunt for the perfect bridal jewellery stops here, with a chance to win £250 worth of jewels from COEUR DE LION – celebrating 35 years in business this year! Handmade in Germany, each piece is lovingly crafted by a team of artisans from the finest materials at its Stuttgart workshop, genuine natural stones, shimmering crystals and freshwater pearls give each piece individuality. The brand’s new freshwater pearl collection offers the ideal bridal jewellery, or you could choose to spend your winning voucher on lovely gifts for all your bridesmaids. Visit www.coeur-de-lion.org to view the entire range. County Wedding Magazines has teamed up with COEUR DE LION to offer readers the chance to win a £250 voucher. Enter via our website. Terms and Conditions apply. Freebies & OFFERS Scan to view video www.studioramsay.com/programmes FREEBIES & OFFERS 13

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