When Wimbledon kicks off the British summer has officially begun. Cue hordes of tennis fans making their annual pilgrimage to sit on Aorangi Terrace in the rain, eat strawberries and quaff champagne/English sparkling wine.
Yes, it's Wimbledon! Nothing says "Wimbledon" quite like strawberries. And over the next two weeks, 1600 catering staff will churn out incredible quantities of them - nigh-on 30 tonnes, or over 2 million berries, enough to stretch 40 miles when laid end-to-end.
Fans as we are of both strawberries and champagne, we are getting in the swing of the sporting summer by serving up these 'Wimbledon' cocktails, many of which feature both strawberries and champagne.
CourtsideFruity, floral and vodka laced - enough to forget about the rain. Our recipe is topped with soda water but be decadent and splash on some champagne.
Game Set MatchA Sweet Manhattan with amaro as well as bitters. A winning combination!
Gin & TonicThe classic English highball. Great any time of the year but brilliant on a summer afternoon/evening.
Wimbledon MartiniDating back to the 1990s when anything in a 'v' shaped glass was termed a Martini, this remains an essential cocktail for the tournament due to being rum-laced strawberries and cream.
Jayne MansfieldA perfect combination of champagne and strawberries named after the glamorous Hollywood actress Jayne Mansfield.
Strawberry MartiniAnother "Martini" from the 1990s but it's still tasty today. A perfect serve whilst watching Wimbledon on the telly.
Strawberry Margarita (Frozen)Slightly sweet but yummy with an interplay between tequila, rich strawberry and tart fresh lime.
Strawberry Daiquiri (Frozen)A Strawberry Mivvi for grown-ups.
Strawberry LemonadeAn English summer in a glass.
Strawberry on AcidFruity, slightly sweet strawberry, balanced and made interesting by vodka, balsamic vinegar and a tingle of black pepper.
Strawberry AviationJust as the name suggests, an Aviation with fresh strawberry replacing the usual parma violet floral notes of crème de violette.
RossiniBeing Italian, this strawberry-flavoured cousin of the Bellini is usually made with prosecco but for Wimbledon perhaps champagne is more appropriate - or even an English sparkling wine.
Strawberry FieldsA refreshing vodka-based strawberry cocktail with lemon juice balanced by honey. Drops of balsamic and a dusting of black pepper add interest.
Strawberry BlondeVodka-laced real lemonade - another perfect Wimbledon serve.
Strawberries & CreamThere's a subtle hint of chocolate in this gin-laced Strawberries and Cream.
Pimm's Cup (classic Pimm's)You've not properly experienced an English summer until you've drunk one of these whilst sheltering from the rain.
Difford's Fruit CupMy attempt to improve upon the Pimm's Cup above. I much prefer it.
Fruit Cup SpritzA light summery spritz with flavours reminiscent of Pimm's.
Strawberry & Balsamic MojitoA fruity twist on the classic Mojito.
Oddball Manhattan DryNot as oddball as it sounds, the Chartreuse combines harmoniously to make this Manhattan an Oddball.
