The summer holidays and festive season have arrived and even if 2024 was a bit of a bumpy ride, now is the time for smooth relaxation.
We have some sensational summer suggestions to make the most of this special time of year: look gorgeous, entertain in style or join us for a Cape Winelands experience – it's easy and it's affordable!
Giveaway: Win the ultimate summer set
Don’t miss out on our Leopard's Leap and Breazies Summer Style Giveaway! You stand a chance to win R2 000 worth of your favourite Leopard’s Leap wine PLUS a set of His and Hers leopard print swimwear by Breazies valued at R1 880!
To enter, follow @leopardsleap and @breazies on Instagram, like or share our post and leave a comment telling us about your favourite way to stay cool in summer. The competition closes Friday, 6 December.
A selection of summer sippers
Purchase any six bottles of from the Leopard's Leap Classic Collection of fresh whites, mellow reds, the charming Chardonnay Pinot Noir and the festive Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir; the easy-drinking Chescato; or the responsible Natura De-Alc range and get 10% off.
The offer is available during December 2024 and January 2025 from our online shop and the Leopard's Leap Tasting Room.
Red wine of the year
Did you know that the 2023 Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon is the best value red wine you can go for when entertaining this festive season? Indeed! Appointed as the 2024 Ultra Value Red Wine of the Year, this versatile red is a wonderful and affordable partner for the holidays.
Surf and turf recipes
Surf recipes
For those of us who are lucky enough to spend our summer holidays close to the coast, Georgia East of East After Noon has prepared the most delightful selection of surfside recipes! From the indulgence of fresh oysters and yellowtail ravioli to braaied octopus and a family-favourite mussel pot!
Try these recipes and enjoy them with the well-matched wines suggested by winemaker Renier van Deventer.
Click HERE to get the recipes.
Turf recipes
It won’t be a South African summer without plenty of fire-side meals! Lekker Weskus shares a new way or two with some of your favourites on the braai – from a red wine marinated steak prego roll to sticky pomegranate lamb chops and a giant chicken shawarma that promises to become a new family holiday tradition. He also cooks gammon in Cap Classique to make your traditional Christmas table even more festive!
Click HERE to get the recipes.
Summer sunsets
Are you a fan of the generous Leopard's Leap Rotisserie lunches? What’s not to love about this family favourite?! But now we have a few more options on the menu for days when you just want to nibble – delicious pizzas, cheese boards and small plates can be ordered for lunch, but also as a sunset snack with your favourite Leopard's Leap wine when you join us for a sundowner.
Special summer sundowners are available on Fridays and Saturdays between 16h00 and 19h00 (kitchen closes at 17h00).
Cocktail hour: Toasted Frozen Coconut Mojito recipe
Cocktails are the quintessential summer holiday drink – especially if they have toasted coconut flavours and are served bitterly cold! Get into the holiday spirit and mix our Toasted Frozen Coconut Mojito using the unwooded Leopard’s Leap Chardonnay.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- Mint simple sugar syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup mint leaves
- Remaining ingredients
- ½ cup white rum
- ½ cup Leopard’s Leap Chardonnay
- 2 cups light coconut milk
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 cups ice (or more, to reach desired consistency)
- Garnish: handful of mint leaves and toasted coconut flakes
Method
- Mint simple sugar syrup: In a small saucepan, place sugar, water and mint leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce and let it cook for 10 minutes. Strain mint and reserve simple syrup. Place into a container and let it cool for a few hours, or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, place the rum, milk, juice of limes, reserved mint simple syrup and ice into a high-powered blender.
- Divide frozen mojito between four cocktail glasses. Garnish with mint leaves and toasted coconut flakes.
- Serve immediately.