Did you know that more than 6.5 million adults intend to participate in Dry January – up from 3.9 million last year (source: Alcohol Change UK)? That’s the equivalent of one in five of people who drink alcohol.
NONSUCH SHRUBS – for the trend hunters
Shrubs are fruit and vinegar based syrups that add depth and complexity to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic serves. More than a simple cordial, due to the mouthfeel attained by the vinegar element of the shrub, the syrups can either be added to non-alcoholic cocktail recipes or simply be mixed with tonic or soda to create an impressively delicious non-alcoholic serve. For those looking to participate in mindful drinking come January, Nonsuch has four flavoured shrub syrups available: Caramelised Pineapple & Ginger, Wild Hedgerow & Rose, Bittersweet Apple & Cardamom and Blood Orange & Bitter Lemon, as well as an array of pre-mixed shrub sodas.
Nonsuch products are available to purchase from the Nonsuch online shop, prices as follows:
Syrups (1 x 500ml bottle RRP £22)
Sodas (3 x 250ml bottles RRP £9.99 / 6 x 250ml bottles RRP £18)
HAYMAN’S SMALL GIN – for the mindful drinkers
For those who don’t want to forego alcohol entirely but are looking for a more mindful approach, Hayman’s Small Gin offers all the joy of the gin & tonic moment with 80% less alcohol and 80% less calories than a regular serve. The brainchild of London’s family gin distiller, Hayman’s, Small Gin packs all the flavour of a regular gin and tonic in a guilt-free format for those after a lower alcohol yet full-flavoured serve. Due to an increased intensity of botanicals used in the distilling process, each thimble sized serving offers the same delicious drinking experience of a regular gin and tonic but with reduced alcohol and only 40 calories when served with light tonic.
Hayman’s Small Gin is available to purchase from the Hayman’s online shop RRP £26.
ESTRELLA GALICIA 0,0% – for the comfort seekers
Estrella Galicia is renowned for being a beer that pairs effortlessly with great food due to its light body and fine texture. The aromas provided by the hops and the light flavour of malt make it easy to drink and the perfect refreshing beer to enjoy. Estrella Galicia 0,0% offers all the great taste of enjoying a regular Estrella Galicia beer, without needing to worry about the after-effects or health implications of alcohol consumption. Perfect for pairing with winter warmers this January, such as pies and stews.
Available to purchase through the Greene King online shop, £9/6x330ml
