ISSUE FW’26
In our new FW’26 issue, we take you to the south of France and to Renée and Jan’s wedding, which was a celebration of love, friendship and style. We also sit down with Louis Abel founder Jimmy Loutfi for an in-depth interview about how his own wedding rings marked the start of a new chapter in fine jewellery, and look ahead to New York Bridal Fashion Week for the silhouettes, details and ideas that will set the tone for the coming season.
The wedding reception
3 drinks – recipes
Here you’ll find three different types of wedding drinks, complete with recipes.
3 drinks at a wedding
Blood and Sand
2 cl Heering Cherry Liqueur
2 cl Antiqua Formula
2 cl Famous Grouse
2 cl orange juice
Shake all the ingredients and strain into an iced cocktail glass.
Garnish with orange zest. The classic ‘Blood and Sand’ takes its name from the film of the same name, which premiered in 1922 – a classic in which Rudolf Valentino plays a bullfighter.
Wedding Cocktail
2 cl Xanté
2 cl lemon juice
2 cl simple syrup
3 cl rosé wine
3 raspberries
Shake all the ingredients and strain into a coupe or champagne glass.
Top up with your favourite champagne and a few rose petals!
Xanté Sprite
4cl Xanté
14–16cl Sprite
2–4 lime
wedges Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the Xanté and squeeze in lime wedges to taste.
Top up with Sprite and enjoy!
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