by Anto Coates
This Friday night Kate MIddleton will strike a blow for commoners everywhere by marrying the world's most eligible royal bachelor William Wales (better known as Prince William or Wills).
Don't even try and pretend you won't be watching it on telly! Even ardent anti-royalists will be tuned in, if only to grumble and confirm their prejudices. The question is what will you be toasting the happy couple with?
The official royal wedding champagne is Pol Roger and to celebrate we've got the delectable drop on special at $89.95. Or if you prefer something a little more parsimonious, go for the lovely Morton Estate NV bubbly, or our current fave the Nautilus Methode NV.
Here's a list of tasty products at Regional with royal connections (some pretty tenuous):
For single malt lovers we have the Royal Brackla 23 yo 1974 for a princely $155.35, or for the commoners we have a litre of Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey for $47.95.
Spirits:
- Chivas Regal miniature $8.30
- Snow Queen Vodka $62.60
- Beefeater Gin and the Beefeater '24'
- Kings Grenadine $10.15
- Kings Kirsch $24.10
- Kings Triple Sec $24.10
- St George malt Chapter 6
- London Hill Gin
Beer
- Yeastie Boys his Majesty 750ml $17.40
- 8 Wired I-Stout Imperial Stout
- Golden Ticket Black Emperor on the FYO
- Emerson's London Porter
- Greene King IPA 500ml $8.80
- Greene King Suffolk Strong $8.05
- Fullers London Pride and the 330ml too
- Youngs Special London Ale
Wine:
- Campbells Rutherglen Muscat 'The Merchant Prince' 375ml $122.90
- Schlumberger 'Les Princes Abbes' PInot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc and Riesling.
- Royal Tokaji Blue Label
Or try the English Rose Cocktail, created by Drambuie source - socialvixen.com
In a Champagne flute, add:
1 Sugar Cube
3 drops Orange Bitters
1 oz. DRAMBUIE
Slowly top with:
4 oz. chilled Blanc de Noirs Champagne
Splash Campari
3 drops Rosewater
Garnish with a thinly-sliced strawberry fanned and floated on top.