Carlos I works well in several cocktails:

Garden Spritz is an accessible entry point for anyone exploring sparkling aperitifs or wine-based cocktails

the Merlot base adds body and dark-fruit depth that standard vermouths lack

and its multiple Liquid Gold awards from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible and 2019 World Whiskies Awards category win give it strong critical validation relative to its price tier within the growing English whisky category

Patriota delivers ripe raspberry and blackberry fruit layered with cocoa and dried herbs

Trolley 2 Touriga Nacional Portugese chocolate-liqueurs Carlos I works well inTrolley 2 Touriga Nacional Portugese is a dry red wine from Portugal made with the Touriga Nacional grape, bottled at approximately 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. This bottling stands out as an approachable, value driven expression of one of Portugal's most revered indigenous grape varieties a varietal traditionally reserved for premium Port production and top tier Douro reds. Quick Facts: ABV: ~13. 5% Origin: Portugal Varietal: 100% Touriga