{"id":284,"date":"2025-06-07T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/?p=284"},"modified":"2025-06-11T10:02:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T10:02:45","slug":"the-five-best-drinks-to-take-to-a-picnic-including-5-50-supermarket-bargain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/07\/the-five-best-drinks-to-take-to-a-picnic-including-5-50-supermarket-bargain\/","title":{"rendered":"The five best drinks to take to a picnic \u2014 including \u00a35.50 supermarket bargain"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Have you tried a power picnic? (Picture: Metro.co.uk)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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There\u2019s something about British summer <\/a>that flips a switch in us.<\/p>\n

Before you know it, you\u2019re down at the local park with Tupperware containers of M&S picky bits<\/a>, a gingham blanket and a lukewarm bottle of ros\u00e9. <\/p>\n

But, let\u2019s be honest, the British picnic<\/a> is a slippery slope; shirts get unbuttoned, drinks<\/a> get poured too early and a few hours later you wake up, face down on a wedge of melted camembert. Apparently\u2026<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why the ‘Power Picnic’ could be the perfect solution to our collective alfresco chaos. <\/p>\n

This is a term I’m coining to describe al fresco eating<\/a> and drinking<\/a> that doesn’t end in a blackout on the blanket. A picnic experience where flavour is at the forefront and the drinks<\/a> are there to enhance, not derail your outdoor lunch. The \u2018power\u2019 in the name refers to the energy and focus you still have at the end of it, in case you\u2019re wondering.   <\/p>\n

And with National Picnic Week right around the corner (June 14 to 21), this couldn\u2019t have come at a better time. <\/p>\n

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Drink too much at a picnic and the rest of your day may disappear in a drunken blur (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You see, the idea of a power picnic ties in with people generally drinking less these days. In fact, a recent report by KAM Insights showed that all age groups under 55 are drinking alcohol less frequently, and 70% of 25 to 34-year-olds are actively looking for ways to lower their alcohol consumption. <\/p>\n

I\u2019m not suggesting ditching booze completely for adaptogenic beverages, kombucha and botanical beers, we\u2019re not weaving our own picnic basket over here. We\u2019re simply switching getting squiffy for naturally lower-ABV wines, mid-strength drinks alongside sharing platters and salads.  <\/p>\n

Another term for this is \u2018coasting\u2019; drinking lower abv drinks for longer periods of time than, say, zebra striping or bookending<\/a>. After all, no one wants to lose half the day passed out, face-down on melted cheese. I learnt that the hard way\u2026  <\/p>\n

To avoid following in my footsteps, there are five rules of Power Picnic you’ll want to adhere to, so you won\u2019t have to cancel your evening plans, apologise in group chats or spend \u00a340 on Deliveroo when you get home because you neglected to eat carbs at lunch time. <\/p>\n

The five rules of Power Picnic drinking <\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Don\u2019t talk about power picnic. No, sorry that\u2019s Fight Club. The first rule is actually to bring along wines that are naturally lighter in alcohol<\/strong> like prosecco-adjacent sparkling wines, spritzy Vinho Verde white wines or lighter reds, languishing in an ice bucket.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Get clued up on mid-strength drinks<\/strong> \u2013 there\u2019s a whole category out there you probably haven\u2019t checked out yet. That\u2019ll be beers and ciders around the 2-3% mark, wines at 6-9% and spirits between 15-20% <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Become acquainted with spritzes;<\/strong> bring along a dinky bottle of vermouth, soda water and some ready-sliced citrus slices. It\u2019s simple, refreshing and delicious <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Don\u2019t be afraid of zero-alcohol drink options<\/strong>, they can be delicious \u2013 the likes of Pentire, Botivo, Bolle drinks are some of my favourites <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Canned drinks <\/a>are crucial<\/strong> \u2013 they\u2019re eco-friendly, easier to transport and the quality is usually on point  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">What are your must-haves for the perfect summer picnic?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>And here are a few drinks options that would be perfect for your next power picnic…<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limited Editon Fairtrade Irresistible Tilimuqui Sparkling Brut 10.5%, Argentina, \u00a39.50<\/strong>, <a href=\"http:\/\/coop.co.uk\/products\/co-op-irresistible-fairtrade-tilimuqui-sparkling-70cl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Co-op <\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"646\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23338088 lazyload\" alt=\"Drink up - drinks column\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254383225-a946.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>This one is under a tenner (Picture: Co-op)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This is the first Fairtrade certified Argentine sparkling wine in the UK. It\u2019s made from the darling of Argentine white grapes, Torrontes, grown in the prestigious Famantina Valley. They use the same method of production as <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/05\/03\/got-early-taste-aldis-brand-new-bubble-less-prosecco-verdict-22994898\/\">prosecco<\/a>, for joyous, lemon blossomy bubbles. All that for under a tenner, now that\u2019s fair trade for you.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Torres de Lapela Vinho Verde 9.5%, Portugal, \u00a35.50, <a href=\"https:\/\/groceries.asda.com\/product\/all-other-grapes\/torre-de-lapela-vinho-verde-750-ml\/1000383251407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Asda<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"646\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23338086 lazyload\" alt=\"Drink up - drinks column\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254383348-6708.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>A humdinger of a white wine (Picture: Asda)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Congratulations are in order, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/asda\/\">Asda<\/a> has just been announced as the most awarded supermarket in the prestigious IWC 2025 (International Wine Challenge), scooping a whopping 155 medals for its wines. This rewarding bottle is naturally super light in alcohol and style. Vinho Verde is a humdinger of a white for the Power Picnic, with boat loads of fresh lime and lemon sherbet notes to get stuck into.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>The Original Small Beer Lager 2.1%, England, \u00a313.20 for 6, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.majestic.co.uk\/beer\/original-small-beer-lager-6x350ml-bottles-7000332\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Majestic<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"615\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23338079 lazyload\" alt=\"The Original Small Beer Lager on a white background\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254383812-62d8.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Half the units, half the calories and half the carbs (Picture: Majestic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A Great Taste Awards winner, brewed at their south London B-Corp certified brewery. They\u2019ve also just done a collab with YouTube channel, Sorted Food. Anyhoo, it\u2019s brewed with Saaz, Mosaic and Galena hops, if that means anything to you. If it doesn\u2019t just know that it\u2019s made from sustainably-grown, British barley and is half the units, calories and carbs of a regular lager.    <\/p>\n<p><strong>Maison Sassy Cidre Rose 3%, \u00a35.65,<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitrose.com\/ecom\/products\/sassy-rose-cider\/202287-834171-834172?srsltid=AfmBOorQUn1OylGEfiN9hcKRmQirCfbnDQjWcGoX0fk4UmLAE5MsvgN5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong> Waitrose<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"646\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23338077 lazyload\" alt=\"Maison Sassy Cidre Rose on a white background\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254383913-0e39.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>A lighter option made with Normandy apples (Picture: Waitrose)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A lighter cidre (you have to spell it the French way), made from 18 varieties of Normandy apples. Both sweet and tart apples for balance, while the pink colour is brought in naturally from red-fleshed apples. Imagine that. The style is mid-way between a sweet and off-dry cidre. And get this, they have a chateau called \u2018Chateau de Sassy\u2019 which is almost the best part.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Botivo Sparkling Botanical Aperitivo can, 0%, \u00a320 per 6 cans, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.botivodrinks.com\/products\/botivo-can?srsltid=AfmBOoo9JW8Wry6hkYMARRLBPDrVSan7pw-VGouRyGb58STbnJ0abcc2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>botivodrinks.com<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"609\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-23338074 lazyload\" alt=\"Botivo Sparkling Botanical Aperitivo cans on a white background\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.wigyouup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/SEI_254384002-f831-e1749130999769.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>A non-alcoholic aperitivo option (Picture: botivodrinks.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bottled Botivo is a go-to non-alcoholic option for me whenever I\u2019m taking a break from booze. I love its smooth honey-herb combo with a vivifying kick of apple cider vinegar and its wormwood and gentian base notes. Now, they\u2019ve released a ready-to-drink canned version, same ingredients with the addition of soda. I find this to be a super satisfying sip, especially when it\u2019s well chilled.   <\/p>\n<p><strong>Al Fresco Red 11%, Spain, \u00a38.50, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coop.co.uk\/products\/red-wine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Co-op<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Talk about a chillable red, this bottle is a proper fridge-dweller. Produced in Navarra, northeastern Spain, a country which excels in epic value for money wine. This one is the brainchild of a Master of Wine (MW) who used to work for Naked Wines, so he knows what he\u2019s doing. Made from Garnacha (Grenache), it\u2019s lighter than Pinot Noir with juicy flavours of pomegranate and dragon fruit.  <\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tLooking for more expert drinks content?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p>If you count yourself a purveyor of the finer things in life, Metro\u2019s<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/drink-up\/\"> Drink Up column<\/a> is where you need to be.<\/p>\n<p>Immerse yourself in the world of good drink, fronted by industry expert Rob Buckhaven \u2013 a place for readers to whet their whistle with the latest and greatest in the world of drinks. 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