SUMMER S GOING AWAY PARTY

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1 SUMMER S GOING AWAY PARTY FREIXENET END OF SUMMER GUIDE As the nights get longer and the temperature begins to cool, it s more important than ever to savor every last drop of summer. Take a day to relax in the sun and enjoy a glass of your favorite Black Bottle Bubbly with an end of summer party! Looking for a simple and easy night of relaxation? Enjoy some summer snacks and a Freixenet mini, filled with just enough bubbly to make your night sparkle. Cheers, Your friends at Freixenet Freixenet minis are the perfect portion for a night of relaxation at home! BEACH BUMS BACKYARD BASH SUMMER SNACKING WINE LOCATOR Find Freixenet cava in stores and restaurants near you with the click of a button! PAIRING APP Try something new! Pair your favorite recipes with the perfect cava for your next summer bash.

2 Smaller bottles with the same great taste! Enjoy cava in every varietal without wasting a drop! EASY DRINKS Stock your refrigerator with Freixenet cava that s just the right amount to enjoy any time you like. Always fresh and bubbly, a chilled Freixenet mini is perfect with any meal or at the end of the day for an evening of relaxation. TREAT YOURSELF Freixenet minis are perfect for the end of a busy day. Before curling up with a good book or movie, reward yourself with six delectable ounces of your favorite Freixenet cava. Minis are also great for an at home spa night. Ditch the dishes and sip straight from a bottle that s just the right size for you while relaxing in the tub and pampering yourself. REFRESH YOURSELF Refresh yourself and your skin with an at home face mask and a chilled Freixenet mini! Step 1: Mix together 1 tablespoon oatmeal and 1 tablespoon plain, organic yogurt. Step 2: Add a few drops of warm honey to the mixture and stir. Step 3: Apply evenly to your skin and let sit for 10 minutes. Step 4: Rinse with warm water and apply moisturizer. INDULGE YOURSELF Freixenet goes great with fruity treats. Indulge in a plate of mini treats and a Freixenet mini bottle whenever you please! Strawberries & whip cream Mini fruit tartlets Fruit & yogurt parfait Mini strawberry shortcake Fruit filled galettes Nectarine poached in lavender-honey syrup Chocolate covered strawberries Mini blueberry cheesecakes GIRLS NIGHT IN Serve up Freixenet in perfect portions. Click here for tips and recipes for to plan your next girls night in!

3 BEACH BUMS Nothing screams summer like the a day of fun in the sun! Soak up the end of summer on the waterfront with Freixenet cava. PACK A BAG Fill a large tote with the following items for a glorious day on the waterfront: Sun screen Flip-flops Swim suit/dry clothes to change Camera (fully charged) Book Sunglasses Beach towel/large blanket Cooler filled with lunch, snacks, Freixenet cava or minis and other beverages FILL YOUR COOLER Enhance your beach day with a cooler full of your favorite foods and Freixenet cava: Ice or ice packs Freixenet minis Sandwiches, wraps and various salads Fruit, trail mix and chips Water and juice CAVA PAIRING Our Cordon Rosado Brut is perfect for pairing with an after dinner treat like roasted s mores. EVENTS Turn beach day into a day of competition with a few friendly games! Supplies: Frisbee Football Soccer ball Deck of cards Games: Disc golf/kanjam Touch football Beach soccer Group card games: Go Fish, Speed, Crazy Eights, Apples to Apples BRING THE BEACH HOME Bring the beach to your backyard! Set out a large blanket and a packed cooler filled with Freixenet and snacks. Heat up the pool or jacuzzi and enjoy the water! Inflate toys and make waves for an at home beach party. Don t have a pool? No problem! Many inflatable pools are affordable and are perfect for creating the right ambiance or to sit in on a hot day.

4 BACKYARD BASH Bring the party to your backyard with a weekend backyard bash! Fire up the grill and let the bubbly flow as you enjoy good company and cava. SET THE MOOD Surround the garden in candle-lit lanterns or tiki torches for lighting. Line the inside of a clear glass vase with lemon, lime and orange slices. Fill the vase with sunflowers and other seasonal flowers for a summertime centerpiece. Mix neon and neutral colors for a playful, energetic color palette. Serve plenty of fresh, seasonal foods for a delectable, healthy and colorful meal! THE PLAYLIST In the Summertime - Mungo Jerry All Summer Long - Kid Rock Summertime - Kenney Chesney Surfin Safari - The Beach Boys Summer s Almost Gone - The Doors THE COCKTAILS Supply plenty of cava cocktails for your backyard bash! Enjoy a Freixenet original cocktail or share a bottle of chilled cava with your loved ones. OCEAN BREEZE 4 oz Cordon Negro Brut, chilled 2 oz cranberry juice cocktail 2 oz grapefruit juice Lime Ice Fill a champagne or highball glass with ice and pour in juices. Top with Freixenet and stir gently. Garnish with a lime twist. FLIP FLOPS & PEARS 4/10 Freixenet Carta Nevada Semi Dry 2/10 Tequila 4/10 Pear juice Put the pear juice together with the tequila in a mixing glass with ice. Pour mixture into a glass and fill with Carta Nevada Semi Dry. COCKTAIL TIP Place a bowl of frozen, seedless grapes next to the cava. Frozen fruit is a great way to chill your Freixenet without watering it down! S MORES ANYONE? You don t need a firepit to create the perfect s mores. Line terracotta pots with foil and fill with charcoal. Once your coals get a nice red glow, you re set to start roasting s mores at the table.

5 SUMMER SNACKING Snack simply with a few seasonal treats and Freixenet cava! FRUIT SALAD Pair with Carta Nevada Semi Dry 1 cluster red, seedless grapes, halved 1 cantaloupe, seeded and cubed 1 honeydew melon, seeded and cubed 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 2 peaches or nectarines, pitted and sliced 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped Add all fruit together, drizzle honey over the fruit and toss. Add walnuts and mint just before serving and lightly toss. In the spring and summer, add strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Throw in mango for an extra tropical feel. In the fall and winter, add slices of pear and apple. SMOKED SALMON SANDWICHES Pair with Carta Nevada Brut 1/4 lb thinly sliced smoked salmon 1 container of chive cream cheese 1 English cucumber, peeled 16 slices of thin, pumpernickel bread 4-6 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped Take cucumber and thinly slice crosswise, using a mandolin or other slicer to get the slices extra thin. Set aside. Remove crusts from bread and discard. Take two slices of bread and evenly spread cream cheese on both. Layer salmon slices on one piece of bread. Top evenly with slices of cucumber. Sprinkle lightly with dill. Cover with other slice of bread and gently press down on sandwich. Cut diagonally, into four triangles, and arrange on plate. Repeat with remaining slices of bread. FRUITY TREATS Slice and skewer summer fruits and freeze until solid. Dip each skewer into a bowl of melted chocolate. Place on a tray lined with wax paper. Return to the freezer until the chocolate hardens and enjoy! SWEET AND SAVORY BREADSTICKS Pair with Cordon Negro Extra Dry 1 package long bread sticks 4 oz honey 1 package sliced prosciutto Cut the prosciutto slices, lengthwise, into 1 inch strips. Gently pull the slices apart. Coat 4 inches of the bread sticks with a thin layer of honey. Starting at the top of the honeyed end of the stick, wrap a slice of prosciutto around to the other end of the stick. Stand the ungarnished end of the stick in a cup to store and serve. SIMPLE SUMMER COCKTAILS Set out a mimosa bar with following juices and Freixenet cava for mouth watering mimosas: Orange Pomegranate Cranberry Guava Grapefruit Pineapple Blood Orange Mixed berry