WIMBLEDON'S fast approaching, so make sure you serve an ace during the tournament with these top shots.

Ahead of the Wimbledon Championships (June 27 to July 10), spectators thirsty for some top-seeded tipples should try one of these tennis-inspired cocktails or speciality serves to toast some terrific grass court action...

Winning doubles team 

A pretty pink fizz, Perlezza Spumante Rose, Italy (£9, Spar) is delightfully fresh and crisp with red fruit aromas and notes of strawberry. Pleasantly quaffable with a clean finish, it's a perfect match with strawberries and cream.

Umpire's call 

A delicious aperitif that bridges the gap between a white wine spritzer and a vodka and tonic, a white port and tonic is this summer's trendy tipple.

So much so, sales of Taylor's Chip Dry White Port, Portugal (£13.29, 75cl, Waitrose) at Waitrose have risen by 25% over the past 12 months. Dry and fresh with nutty aromas and a hint of oak, serve on the rocks topped up with tonic water and a sprig of mint.

Drop Shot 

A fruity aperitif that tastes "like a garden at dusk", The Wingfield (£37, 70cl, harveynichols.com) takes it's name from Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, who pioneered lawn tennis in the 1870s and changed the face of the British Summer.

Made with London dry gin, cucumber, pink grapefruit, elderflower, fruits and spices, it's fresh and beautifully balanced. Serve over ice in a large wine glass and top with soda. Garnish with an orange twist.

Just the ticket 

Another newcomer to the drinks circuit, Ciroc Pink Grapefruit Flavoured Vodka (£27.99, 70cl, drinksupermarket.com) has been gently infused with citrus extract from the peels and oils of pink grapefruit.

With a faint note of orange blossom, it resembles pink grapefruit in luxe, liquid form. Serve in a highball glass with plenty of ice and add a splash of cranberry juice and squeeze of fresh lime for a modern twist on a sea breeze cocktail.

Top seed 

A multi-award-winning gin, Martin Miller's (£26, 70cl, Sainsbury's) was one of the pioneers of the gin renaissance when it was created more than 15 years ago.

Made with Icelandic spring water, it balances juniper with bright, refreshing notes of citrus and a clean, soft finish. Here's a recipe to champion the tournament...

50ml Martin Miller's Gin, 150ml elderflower tonic water (for a sweeter taste), a couple of quartered strawberries, black pepper Fill a highball or large goblet with ice. Pour in the gin, add the strawberries, top up with tonic and season with a twist of black pepper.

Winning serve 

A stroke of genius, Sipsmith London Cup (£18.95, 70cl, 31dover.com) is the cup of choice for summer soirees.

Crafted from their award-winning gin, it's infused and blended with Earl Grey tea, borage, lemon verbena and other botanicals to create its zesty, slightly bitter sweet taste.

For the quintessentially English tipple, pour a generous amount into a large wine glass, top with lemonade and garnish with a wheel of lemon.