Who would have thought Grand Marnier could be a competitor to Pimms?  Usually stuck at the back of drinks cabinets gathering dust, Grand Marnier is having a revival so I put previous conceptions aside to try it in something more than Christmas tree chocolates.

Celebrating its 130th birthday, the brand is promoting The Grand Esprit, a tasty little summery cocktail to entice a younger consumer.

Coupling the cognac and orangey flavours of Grand Marnier with a splash of elderflower and a dash of soda water is all it takes to turn the drink into a natty cocktail.  Add fresh strawberries, a slice of orange, pour it over ice and you have the perfect thirst quencher for a BBQ, picnic or summer drinks party.

How to make a Grand Esprit:

Fill a tall glass with cubed ice
25ml Grand Marnier®
25ml elderflower cordial
175ml soda water
Stir well and add slices of orange and strawberry
1 unit per serve
For a pitcher, just multiply the ingredients by four.