Bank Holiday Drinks
In this week’s WEEKEND magazine, Olly pairs drinks to go with recipes for kebabs! Grilled or barbecued, these sizzling skewers are guaranteed to make your Bank Holiday weekend… Kebab-ulous!
Lemongrass Chicken and Spring Onions
Olly’s wine pairing: The Society’s Exhibition Limarí Chardonnay 2022 (14.5%) £11.95, thewinesociety.com
Peachy, luxuriant and lush, this full-force Chilean white is a beauty to pair with scented chicken recipes – and a reminder of how great chardonnay can be.
Toasted Coconut Marinated King Prawns
Olly’s wine pairing: Taste The Difference Summer Session Ale With A Subtle Hint Of Peach (500ml, 4.2%) £1.80, Sainsbury’s
Naturally flavoured with peach, this fragrant beer is a treat with the mild spice in this recipe and offers something splendid and uniquely summery to sip
Lime, Chilli and Cheese Corn Skewers
Olly’s wine pairing: El Jardin de Ana Godello 2021 (12.5%) £10, Tesco
This zesty Spanish white has amazing vitality and zing. It’s gorgeous with the lime, chilli and crunchy corn of these skewers.
Tandoori Paneer and Mixed Peppers
Olly’s wine pairing: Pasqua ’11 Minutes’ Rosé 2022 (12.5%) £15.99, or £12.99 as part of a Mix Six deal, Majestic
Pink grapefruit aromas and endless sunny, bright fruity flavours make this a simply electrifying Italian rosé that’s ideal to pair with paneer.
