Brown Brothers Brings Sunshine to the Season

As the air turns crisp and the nights draw in, add a little Australian sunshine to your celebrations with two delicious festive cocktails from Brown Brothers, crafted in collaboration with expert mixologist and Saturday Kitchen Cocktail Queen, Carmen O’Neal: the Orange Muscat & Sloe Christmas Sipper and the Fireside Christmas Sangria.

Hailing from the rolling vineyards of Victoria, Australia, Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora (widely available, RRP £8.75) is a signature blend that brings brightness and balance to every glass. With its golden hue, fragrant citrus aroma, and notes of honey and blossom, it’s the perfect base for festive cocktail creations, or a decadent treat served simply over ice.

A Duo Made for the Season

The Orange Muscat & Sloe Christmas Sipper is a rich yet refreshing serve that marries the sweet, zesty notes of Orange Muscat with the tart fruitiness of sloe gin and a touch of cinnamon warmth.

For something to share, the Fireside Christmas Sangria brings a taste of comfort and conviviality. Combining Orange Muscat with spiced brandy, ginger ale, and festive fruits, this simple yet striking serve is designed for cosy evenings, roaring fires, and easy entertaining.

Whether you’re hosting friends for a festive dinner, looking for a standout cocktail to elevate your evening, or simply want to unwind with a glass of something special, Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora offers endless possibilities. From the first toast of celebration to the final toast of the night, it’s a wine that brings warmth, sweetness, and sunshine to every occasion.

Orange Muscat & Sloe Christmas Sipper

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 45ml Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora
• 25ml sloe gin
• 10ml bitter bianco
• 10ml cinnamon honey syrup

Method:
In a mixing glass, add all ingredients and stir down with ice until well chilled and slightly diluted. Strain into a rocks glass over a large block of ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

Fireside Christmas Sangria

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora (375ml)
• 50ml spiced brandy
• 100ml ginger ale
• Half an orange, sliced into rounds
• Half red apple, sliced thinly
• Handful dried cranberries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 10ml cinnamon honey syrup
• 1 small rosemary sprig (optional, for aroma & garnish)

Method:
Combine all ingredients, stir gently to mix. Top with ginger ale. Serve.

About Brown Brothers

As one of Australia’s first families of wine, Brown Brothers has been pioneering wine adventures since 1889. From the very first vintage to its ‘experimental’ Kindergarten winery, Brown Brothers’ journey over four generations of family winemaking is inspired by the wine adventures Australian palates desire, with Brown Brothers innovating and evolving to satisfy the changing tastes of Australian consumers.

In 2024, Brown Brothers was also recognised on the Forbes 50 Best Wineries list, ranking at number 12, a global acknowledgement of its continued excellence.

With its Milawa heritage at the heart of the brand, Brown Brothers has used its affinity for innovation and experimentation to drive the brand to where it is today. Establishing a reputation that challenges the status quo by developing new grape varieties and partnering with the CSIRO to support ongoing viticulture research.