Autumn is a season most associated with colour. Amber and orange tones signal that shift from the brightness of summer, as though the world has had a sepia filter added to it. And with that slower, warmer palette comes a natural shift in the way we gather. The long lunch reclaims its place at the table – unhurried afternoons that stretch well into the evening, punctuated by bowls of pasta, slow-cooked braises and generous boards of cheese and charcuterie. It’s a season that calls for food with depth and comfort, and naturally, a drink to match.
Capturing the essence of autumn while holding onto a whisper of the summer so newly departed is Chandon Garden Spritz. Bright with zesty orange notes – reminiscent of a late afternoon in a Florentine garden – and lifted by a delicate effervescence that piques the appetite, it’s a natural companion to the long lunch.
The perfect pour
Garden Spritz is designed for spontaneous gatherings and shared moments – the effortless elevation of a midweek catch-up or a sundown drink with friends that somehow stretches into dinner. Made from oranges, herbs and spices, it delivers a palate of gentle spice and natural bitterness that feels at once bright and grounding. Aromatic and vibrant in the glass, it sits as comfortably alongside light seafood, sashimi and shared grazing plates as it does with the heartier flavours of autumn – a mushroom risotto or a slow-braised lamb shoulder pulled straight from the oven.
What makes Garden Spritz so well suited to this season is its simplicity. Poured over ice with a twist of orange and a sprig of rosemary, it requires nothing more than a good glass and good company. In a world of elaborate cocktail menus and curated drinks lists, there’s something quietly radical about a spritz that does the work for you, leaving you free to focus on what autumn entertaining is really about: the table, the food, and the people around it.
Chandon Garden Spritz brings effortless summer hosting to life – a vibrant, ready-to-serve spritz that’s instantly refreshing, celebratory and set to be the drink of the season.
