Celebrate the World Cup 2026 with these commanding cocktails
Raise a glass to the players of the World Cup 2026 with four signature cocktails crafted by Maison Villevert.
Rooted in five centuries of French spirits history, from François Ier to today, Maison Villevert stands on land acquired in 1528 by Jehan Robicquet and carries forward the legacy of a visionary Cognac family. Its unique heritage blends tradition with innovation, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship through emblematic sites open to the world.
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1. Paloma Excellia | Tequila
The Paloma Excellia elevates this classic recipe by using Excellia Tequilla Blanco that is aged in Sauternes and Cognac barrels,
INGREDIENTS:
– 1.4 oz. (40 ml) Excellia Tequila Blanco BUY NOW!
– 0.7 oz. (20 ml) lime juice
– 5 oz. (150 ml) pink grapefruit soda
METHOD:
• Pour the Excellia Tequila Blanco into a glass filled with ice cubes.
• Add the lime juice.
• top up with the pink grapefruit soda
• Garnish with a grapefruit slice.
| NOTE FROM Maison Villevert: “The Paloma is a refreshing Mexican cocktail, often considered a fruity and sparkling alternative to the Margarita. Combining the tangy sweetness of grapefruit with the power of tequila, it seduces with its perfect balance of bitterness, freshness, and lightness.” |
2. Espresso Martini | Vodka
Renaissance Vodka Vanille, distilled from 100% French wheat, lends a soft, velvety sweetness that tames the fierce, dry aromatic punch of Algebra coffee liqueur.
INGREDIENTS:
– 1 oz. (30 ml) Renaissance Vodka Vanilla
– 1.5 oz. (50 ml) Algebra Coffee Liqueur Extra Dry
– 0.5 oz. (10 ml) simple sugar syrup
METHOD:
• Fill your shaker with ice.
• Pour in Renaissance Vanilla Vodka, Algebra Coffee Liqueur, and simple syrup.
• Shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds.
• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with 3 coffee beans for the finishing touch.
| NOTE FROM Maison Villevert: “The Espresso Martini is a modern classic that combines the intensity of coffee with the sweetness of vodka. Created in the 1980s in London, it seduces with its balance of bitterness, sweetness, and energy. An elegant cocktail, perfect after a meal or after-work drink.” |
3. Bonny Punch in a Jar | Rum
The Bonny Punch in a Jar brings conviviality with a kick. Anne Bonny™ Spiced Rum dives into passion fruit, pineapple, and mango juices, unleashing an exotic, vibrant cocktail that refuses to be ordinary.
Makes 15-20 cocktails
INGREDIENTS:
1 bottle Anne Bonny™ Spiced Rum BUY NOW!
– 17 oz. (50 cl) passion fruit juice
– 17 oz. (50 cl) pineapple juice
– 17 oz. (50 cl) mango juice
– 1 bunch of mint
METHOD:
• Fill the jar with all the ingredients.
• Mix and add the mint.
• Let it steep for about an hour.
• Add one-third of the jar’s volume in ice cubes.
Serve in an old-fashioned glass with ice cubes.
| NOTE FROM Maison Villevert:: “A friendly tropical cocktail, where Anne Bonny™ Spiced Rum blends with an exotic combination of fruits and mint for a refreshing experience to share.” |
4. Manhattan | Whiskey
This Manhattan combines the intensity of the Gwalarn Celtic Blend with the richness of Maison Villevert’s Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge.
INGREDIENTS:
– 1.4 oz (40 ml) Gwalarn Celtic Blend BUY NOW!
– 1 oz. (30 ml) La Quintinye Royal Red Vermouth BUY NOW!
– 2 drops of angostura bitters
METHOD:
• Fill your mixing glass ¾ full with ice cubes.
• Add all the ingredients.
• Mix for about 20 seconds.
Garnish with an Amarena cherry or (optional) twist with an orange zest.
| NOTE FROM Maison Villevert:: “A classic cocktail revisited where the character of the Gwalarn blends with the sweetness of La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Rouge offering a rich and complex experience.” |