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The Centre Court Affair

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An elegant Wimbledon-inspired aperitif where juicy strawberry, ripe peach and fresh citrus are lifted by the smooth vanilla and citrus notes of Licor 43. Finished with sparkling prosecco or soda water, The Centre Court Affair is light, refreshing and beautifully balanced — capturing the refined atmosphere of an English summer afternoon.

Perfect before lunch, during a garden party or while enjoying an afternoon of tennis.

Some matches are decided in a tie-break.

Some summer afternoons deserve The Centre Court Affair.

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🍸 Yield: ±130–150 ml

🍷 Serves: 1

🔥 Calories: 193 kcal

🧊 Glass: Champagne (Flute) glass

🍷 Alcohol: 14.9% ABV

🍽️ Enjoy: Summer afternoons

⚠️ Allergens: Sulphites

Bereidingstijd 5

Calories: 93

Ingrediënten Method Nutrition Notities

Ingrediënten

30 ml Licor 43
20 ml Vodka
20 ml Peach Liqueur
20 ml Strawberry Purée or Dessert Sauce
15 ml Lemon Juice
1 Top up with Prosecco Extra Dry

150 ml Total Yield

Method

Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
Add Licor 43, vodka, peach liqueur, strawberry purée and fresh lemon juice.

A smooth strawberry dessert sauce works beautifully as an easy-to-find alternative to strawberry purée. As dessert sauces are often sweeter, try reducing Licor 43 to 20 ml and increasing vodka to 30 ml for a less sweet balance while keeping the full strawberry flavour.

Strawberry liqueur can also be used for a more alcoholic variation.

Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
Double strain into a chilled champagne flute.
Top up gently with an Extra Dry Prosecco
Garnish with half a fresh strawberry.

A Brut Rosé Prosecco creates a slightly fruitier, blush-pink variation while maintaining the cocktail's elegant sparkling character.

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Nutrition

Serving: 150mlCalories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 20gSugar: 20g

Notities

History:

Created during the Wimbledon Championships, The Centre Court Affair was inspired by the timeless elegance of Centre Court rather than the traditional strawberries-and-cream dessert.

Strawberry purée gives the cocktail its smooth fruit character without the seeds and pulp of muddled strawberries. A smooth strawberry dessert sauce works particularly well as an easy home-bar alternative, adding a slightly richer texture. Strawberry liqueur can also be used for a more alcoholic variation.

Licor 43 provides the cocktail’s signature Mediterranean warmth, bringing together the fruit flavours without overpowering them. Finished with prosecco, the result is an elegant and celebratory seasonal cocktail that’s easy to recreate at home. For an especially summery serve, try a Rosé Prosecco — its colour and delicate berry notes pair beautifully with the strawberry.

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Fruity · Medium · Original Recipe · Peach · Signature Cocktail · Sparkling · Strawberry · Summer Cocktail · The Wimbledon Collection · Wimbledon

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The Centre Court Affair