Golden evenings, crisp autumn air and a little botanical magic.

As the seasons change, so do our favourite ways to enjoy a glass of something special. We've teamed up with our friends at Smiling Wolf to create three delicious autumn-inspired cocktails, combining our non-alcoholic sparkling wines with their botanical spirits.

From bright citrus notes to warming ginger and orchard fruits, these simple recipes bring a little Wild Life to autumn entertaining.

And there's even more reason to get creative! Enjoy £10 off Smiling Wolf Botanical 70cl when purchased alongside any Wild Life Botanicals wine. Your discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Golden Hour Spritz

Bright, citrusy and beautifully golden.

A sparkling sunset in a glass. Golden Hour combines the crisp, refreshing character of Wild Life Nude with the bittersweet botanical notes of Smiling Wolf Aperitivo and a splash of orange.

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 100ml Wild Life Botanicals Sparkling Nude

• 30ml Smiling Wolf Aperitivo

• 20ml fresh orange juice

• Dried orange wheel to garnish

Method

1. Pour the fresh orange juice into a chilled champagne flute.

2. Slowly add the Smiling Wolf Aperitivo down the side of the glass.

3. Gently top with Wild Life Sparkling Nude, pouring slowly to preserve the delicate layers.

4. Do not stir. Garnish with a dried orange wheel and serve.

Blood Moon & Blush

Bold, bittersweet and bursting with autumn colour.

A vibrant twist on the autumn spritz. Juicy blood orange meets the peachy notes of Wild Life Blush, while fresh pink grapefruit adds a refreshing tartness to balance the botanical bitters.

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 125ml Wild Life Botanicals Sparkling Blush

• 50ml Smiling Wolf Aperitivo

• 50ml blood orange juice

• 15ml freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice

• Ice

• Fresh pink grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig to garnish

Method

1. Fill a large wine glass with ice.

2. Add the Smiling Wolf Aperitivo, blood orange juice and freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice.

3. Slowly pour in the Wild Life Sparkling Blush.

4. Stir gently to combine without losing the bubbles.

5. Garnish with a slice of pink grapefruit and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

Wild Orchard Spritz


Soft pear, warming ginger and a touch of botanical magic.

Inspired by autumn orchards, this gently spiced sparkling cocktail brings together delicate pear, warming ginger and the crisp bubbles of Wild Life Nude. A lovely choice for cosy evenings and seasonal celebrations.

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 125ml Wild Life Botanicals Sparkling Nude

• 50ml Smiling Wolf Botanical

• 75ml pear juice

• 25ml ginger syrup

• Ice

• Dried apple wheel and rosemary sprig to garnish

Method

1. Fill a large balloon glass with ice.

2. Add the Smiling Wolf Botanical, pear juice and ginger syrup.

3. Top with Wild Life Sparkling Nude.

4. Stir lightly to combine.

5. Garnish with a dried apple wheel and a fresh sprig of rosemary.

Make Your Autumn Moments WiLD

Whether you're hosting friends, celebrating the changing seasons or simply enjoying a quiet evening in, these botanical cocktails are made for sipping and sharing.

Fall for something WiLD this autumn.

£10 OFF SMILING WOLF

Enjoy £10 off Smiling Wolf Botanical or Aperitivo when purchased alongside any Wild Life Botanicals wine.

And yes, subscribers can enjoy the offer too! 

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