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Looking for great recipes for alcohol-free cocktails? James is your man. Not only does he boast a near-perfect palate when it comes to the world of alcohol-free drinking, he’s also one of the world’s only Zerologists. You can meet James and Chrissie here.
Ruby Spritz
A sophisticated non-alcoholic take on a classic spritz.
The ingredients:
• 75ml NINE ELMS No.18
• 75ml Light Tonic
• Fresh sprig of rosemary
• A twist of orange
The process:
Measure the NINE ELMS No.18 into an ice filled goblet or rocks glass. Top with tonic and give it a gentle stir. Finish with the orange twist.
Bax Botanics Verbena Non Alcoholic Spirit - 0% Alcohol
£21.50 GBPSarkozy 75
Tart, herbal, fresh & lively.
The ingredients:
• 25ml Bax Botanic Verbena
• 12.5ml Lemon Juice
• 7ml sugar syrup
• 75ml Noughty Alcohol Free Sparkling Chardonnay
The process:
Add all ingredients to an ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into a small champagne coupe and top up with Noughty sparkling wine. Garnish with a lemon twist and fresh lemon verbena if available.
Fennel Punch
A grown-up semi-sweet punch with aromas of berry fruits, balsamic & fresh herbs.
The ingredients:
• 25ml Nine Elms
• 20ml Fennel syrup (recipe below)
• 25ml Bax Verbena
• Approximately 70ml Noughty Alcohol Free Sparkling Chardonnay
The process:
Add the Nine Elms, Bax and syrup to an ice filled highball or julep glass. Stir to combine. Top with the sparkling wine. Garnish with a sprig of fennel and a large lemon twist.
The fennel syrup:
Steep 1 fennel tea bag (or 5 grams of fennel seeds) with 100ml hot water and 100g caster sugar in a saucepan over a low heat for 5 minutes, making sure sugar is completely dissolved. Allow to cool then discard the tea bag. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
