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Tipple | Apple Cider Spritz Cocktails

David Parker September 5, 2026

Photography by Rebecca Lewis

Individual cocktail bottles to quench your thirst during a painting picnic!

Makes 6

750ml bottle apple cider
75cl bottle prosecco
1 small lemon, juiced
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 apple, sliced
6 cinnamon sticks

You will need: 6 glass bottles with lids

1 Fill a large jug with one third cider and two thirds prosecco along with the juice of half a lemon and the vanilla extract.

2 Divide between the bottles, adding a cinnamon stick and a slice of apple for extra flavour and garnish.

Bartender’s note: If this cocktail is too strong, try swapping the prosecco for lemonade or the cider for apple juice – or switch both for a refreshing non-alcoholic version, with one third apple juice and two thirds lemonade.

This recipe is from our feature ‘Drawn to Nature’ from our September issue, which is a menu for a gathering with friends to picnic and paint en plein air. Photography is by Rebecca Lewis and recipes and styling by Kay Prestney.

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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