Gearing yourself up to tackle Dry January? Who needs alcohol when you can get your hands on delicious mocktails! Everleaf, the award-winning non-alcoholic aperitif has teamed up with Farm Girl to offer diners three mouth-watering non-alcoholic cocktails. The tipples are designed to pair perfectly with dishes on Farm Girl’s menu, providing diners with a delightful alcohol-free brunch experience. The cocktails include: The Hugo – made with Everleaf Marine, Elderflower, Mint and Lime which is designed to be enjoyed alongside the Avacado Toast. The Garibaldi – made with Everleaf Forest and Orange Juice, which goes perfectly with the Smoked Salmon Scramble. Cherry Blossom & Raspberry Fizz – made with Everleaf Mountain, topped with Remedy Kombucha and Raspberry Lemonade which is paired with the Cherry Ripe Pancakes. So who says Dry January needs to be a chore, we are considering going teetotal to get involved. To see what Everleaf has to offer visit: https://www.everleafdrinks.com Written by Nyla S. Photography courtesy of Everleaf #alcoholfree #dryjanuary #everleaf #farmgirl

Banish the January blues with a relaxing escape to The Folly who’ll be hosting an exclusive pop-up with leading CBD brand TRIP this January. The Folly’s a botanical bar & restaurant located in the heart of London, near both Monument and Cannon Street. Their seasonal menus, tempting cocktails, and fine wines make it the perfect spot to recuperate and reset for the New Year ahead. It’s the ideal location for TRIP to host their exclusive pop-up. TRIP provides CBD experiences that are just as enjoyable to taste as the after feeling. CBD can be great to help reduce stress and to help you unwind. Enjoy a moment of relaxation whilst sipping on bespoke CBD cocktails and mocktails crafted by the expert bar team and TRIP – with each drink containing 15mg of the highest quality CBD, designed to alleviate stress and increase productivity. Must-tries include the TRIP Sparkler; a refreshing blend of TRIP Peach Ginger, orange gin, blood orange syrup and golden shimmer (£9.95), or for those taking part in Dry January, enjoy an Enchanted TRIP mocktail; a fruity mix of cloudy apple juice, pear purée, mint, lime, elderflower and CBD-infused sparkling water (£8.95). Cans of TRIP will also be available to enjoy on the rocks (£4.95). The Folly’s menu offers vegan and vegetarian dishes for guests – vegan shrimp lollipops, TuNO carpaccio, butternut squash ravioli, and a vegan coconut yoghurt ice cream sandwich to name a few. Address: The Folly, 41 Gracechurch St, London EC3V 0BT For more information visit: https://www.drakeandmorgan.co.uk/the-folly and https://drink-trip.com Written by Lenny Wright Photography courtesy of The Folly #eastlondon #tripcbd #trip #thefolly #cbd

Bottomless non-alcoholic Caleño cocktails? Sign us up! We’re in the midst of dry Jan, and everyone’s trying to drink less and maintain a healthier lifestyle (at least for the next two weeks). A tropical pop-up has arrived at 100 Wardour Street, offering the best non-alcoholic cocktails around and hosting events that prove we can still have fun in January – just sans the hangover. Inspired by the vibrant, sun-soaked spirit of Colombia, the non-alcoholic spirits brand Caleño is on a mission to bring a splash more joy to a sober night out. Caleño is available in two tantalising flavours; Light & Zesty, a tropical and refreshing blend of Inca berry, citrus, and spice botanicals and Dark & Spicy, a warming infusion of dark tropical pineapple notes, ginger, and kola nut spices. On Saturdays, this January, 100 Wardour Street will be hosting the Rhythm and Brunch party downstairs and Jukebox sessions in the bar and lounge; choose from 2 courses for £34 or 3-courses for £39.50, and choose from either free-flowing prosecco for £25 or bottomless non-alcoholic Caleño cocktails for just £20. On Sundays, book yourself in for the La Fiesta brunch sessions, with 2-courses for £30 or 3-courses for £35, with either £25 free-flowing margaritas or bottomless non-alcoholic Caleño cocktails. The Caleño cocktail list includes: Flower Power: Caleño Light & Zesty, Elderflower Cordial, Raspberry Puree, Lime Juice, Lemonade Maleño Tai: Caleño Dark & Spicy, Orgeat Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice Coco-Leño: Caleño Light & Zesty, Coconut Cream, Passion Fruit Puree Zest For Life: Caleño Light & Zesty, Passion Fruit syrup, Lemon Juice, Blood Orange Soda AKA Lychee: Caleño Dark & Spicy, Lychee Juice, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Citric Foam With 100 Wardour St open Thursday–Sunday throughout January, there’s plenty of time to pop down and find your favourite expertly crafted Caleño cocktail, all without breaking your dry January pact! For more information or to book, visit: www.100wardourst.com Written by Lenny Wright Photography courtesy of Caleño #nonalcohlic #dryjanuary #100wardourstreet #Caleño #alcoholfree

Oddbird is on a mission to transform drinking culture by producing world-class beverages, just without the alcohol. Founded in 2013 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Oddbird wines are all vegan friendly and contain 1/10th of the calories you’d find in a normal glass of wine. A non-alcoholic wine and cocktail takeover of Zetter Townhouses in Marylebone and Clerkenwell will be taking place in London for the month of January. Oddbird will be offering guests the opportunity to taste Oddbird wines by the glass along with a range of non-alcoholic cocktails made with Oddbird Spumante, Blanc de Blancs, Sparkling Rosé and the newly launched and world-first non-alcoholic Low Intervention Organic Red and White Wines. For those unsure of the definition of a ‘low intervention’ or ‘natural wine’, natural wine is a wine that has been produced with minimal intervention from the winemaker. That could be hand picking grapes instead of using machinery. Oddbird produces quality wine in France and Italy using traditional methods. The finest grapes from the best vineyards are selected at the right level of maturity and then fermented in the same way as sparkling wine to ensure Oddbird’s unique taste and high quality. These Low Intervention Organic wines produce over six times less CO2 impact than wine from the average vineyard resulting in 0.08kg of CO2 for a 75cl bottle compared to 0.53kg of CO2 for wine produced at the average vineyard. Zetter Townhouse’s Afternoon Teas will be paired with Oddbird’s premium sparkling wines, offering guests an opportunity to taste Oddbird alongside delicious sandwiches, cakes and scones. Afternoon Tea will be available at The Zetter Marylebone Tuesday to Sunday and The Zetter Clerkenwell on Saturdays and Sundays only. All Zetter Hotel guests will also be offered a complimentary glass of Oddbird or an Oddbird cocktail during their stay. Oddbird Spumante, Blanc de Blancs, Sparkling Rosé and the new Low Intervention Organic Red and White Wines will be available by the glass along with a range of Oddbird cocktails, liberated from alcohol including: Breakfast at Tiffany’s – £10 Breakfast Croissant infusion, topped with Oddbird Blanc de Blancs Sbagliato Sbagliato!- £10 Oddbird Low Intervention Organic Red, Oddbird Sparkling Rosé, Italian Orange, Grapefruit garnish Winter Breeze – £10 Juniper, Bergamot, Elderflower cordial, topped with Oddbird Spumante Red forest Sour – £10 Oddbird Low Intervention Organic Red, Saffron, Orange Blossom, Sugar, Egg White, Lemon For more info. on Oddbird wine visit: https://oddbird.com Address: The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone, 28-30 Seymour St, London, W1H 7JB | 49-50 St John’s Square, London, EC1V 4JJ Written by Lenny Wright Photography courtesy of Zetter Townhouse and Oddbirds Wines #dryjanuary #oddballwine #zetterhouse

Bringing a touch of sparkle to a gloomy January, renowned cocktail bar Swift Soho is celebrating the start of the new year with the launch of its intriguingly named Legends menu. Available in their stylish Soho basement, the menu is inspired by renowned drinkers throughout history, with the selection comprising of their favourite tipples. A continuation of the bar’s previous menu, Hospitality, which was inspired by Soho’s famous landmarks and people, guests will have the opportunity to choose from a beautifully presented menu of famous faces. Drinks from industry icons such as Dick Bradsell and his daughter Bea run alongside historic figures like Van Gogh and Hemingway, there are even present-day celebrities including Snoop Dogg and Sir Ian McKellen. A menu with faces wonderfully illustrated by artist Dan Collins. A total of 19 elegant and fun cocktails are available to be enjoyed, prepared by Swift Soho’s award-winning team. Highlights include; Nightingale which is inspired by the Burlesque star, Dita Von Teese, whose favourite drink is a margarita, and Only In LA, champagne spiked with vodka and ode to British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous comedians Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley. To view the full menu, click here. Address: 12 Old Compton St, Soho, London W1D 4TQ Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesy of Bar Swift #barswift #soho

Dry January might be coming to an end, but there are still some amazing low and no alcohol products taking the market by storm, assisting those who are considering mindful drinking beyond the month of January. Our current favourite is new kid on the block High Point Drinks, who are bringing the Cornish lifestyle to the masses with their delicious aperitif and digestif. Launched in August last year, High Point Ruby Aperitif and High Point Amber Digestif expertly form cocktails that don’t compromise on flavour or a sense of occasion but leave you with a clear head the following morning and ready to focus on the day ahead. They are the world’s first premium non-alcoholic fermented aperitif and digestif and are free of artificial flavours or colours, embracing natural ingredients taken from the surrounding Cornish countryside. High Point Ruby High Point Ruby is a vibrant fermented aperitif and delicious served as a spritz with tonic and ice. This bittersweet citrus aperitif also works really well when paired with fine food. Ingredients – Hibiscus, Lavender, Wormwood, Pink Peppercorn, Orange Zest & Pink Grapefruit Zest Nose – A wild herbal aroma Taste – A wave of zest and spice that rolls onto your palate with long-lasting bittersweet citrus flavours High Point Amber High Point Amber is a deeply smoky fermented digestif, which has been cold smoked and aged for one week after blending. Best enjoyed with ginger ale or neat over ice. Ingredients – Lasag, Ginger, Clove, Vanilla, Cacao Nibs and Gentian Root Nose – Freshly stoked embers and notes of toffee Taste – The scent of freshly stoked embers rise up with notes of log-fired toffee before its signature mouthfeel is ignited, and smoke and spice start to gently warm the soul. RRP: £19.99 for a 70cl bottle. ABV: 0% | Available to purchase from High Point Drinks and Amazon For more info. visit: www.highpointdrinks.co.uk Written by Jordan Crowley Photography courtesy of High Point drinks #alcoholfree #dryjanuary #highpointdrinks

Liverpool Street is being treated with a fab new bar opening this February. Launching in the Pan Pacific hotel, Silverleaf is a brand-new destination cocktail bar bringing luxury and excitement to the 144-year-old Devonshire House. Drinkers are promised a full sensory experience, delivered expertly in a beautiful Tom Dixon designed space. The creation of Chris Tanner and Simo, Director of Bars and Managing Director of Milroy’s respectively, and Liam Broom, former Bar Manager at Callooh Callay, the theme of ‘naturalism and the elements’ runs through and through. Bespoke lighting, furniture, and accessories create a stylish yet cosy atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the bespoke drinks menu, also designed in collaboration with the Tom Dixon team. Continuing with the theme of ‘naturalism’, each cocktail champions two or three core ingredients, and drinks are divided by a distinctive symbolic language through flavour profiles represented through unique geometric colour profiles. Address: Pan Pacific, 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB Website: www.panpacific.com Written by Jordan Crowley Interior photography by Julian Abrams | Cocktail photography by Lateef Photography #liverpoolstreet #panpacific #silverleaf

Inverroche, the well-loved South African gin brand, has launched a beautiful new set, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The gift that keeps on giving, the limited-edition curation includes their popular Verdant gin and wildflower seed bombs. Inspired by nature, it is lovingly packaged in a natural cotton bag accompanied by sustainable cocktail recipe ideas. A thoughtful gift for gin lovers who care about sustainability. Inverroche is inviting its consumers to connect with nature in a unique way that encourages the planting of wildflower seed bombs and in return creating an abundance of aromatic, blooming flowers, perfect for purposefully attracting bees. The set is part of the brand’s ‘By Nature’ campaign, which centers around creating sustainable practices and reconnecting with the natural wonders of this earth. The Inverroche distillery sits in the southern Cape coastal village of Still Bay, at the tip of the African continent, and the brand’s gins are all infused with the bouquet of native fynbos botanicals, from the mountainous, rocky terrain of the Cape Floral Kingdom found in South Africa. The limited-edition gift set is priced at £39.95, available to purchase at www.spiritskiosk.com For more info. visit: www.inverroche.com Written by Jordan Crowley Photography by Inverroche #gin #Inverroche #Inverrochegin #valentinesday

It’s valentines day, you’re treating your special loved one to a cosy meal at home. A sumptuous three-course meal is planned, prepped and food bought, you old romantic you. But wait! What on earth are you going to do for drinks? Fancy rustling up a special, homemade tipple or two for that perfect evening? We have listed six scrumptious Valentine’s Day cocktails to create in the comfort of your own home, it will be love at first sip! The Bramble Clover Club Ingredients: 35ml Bombay Bramble 15ml MARTINI Fiero 20ml lemon juice 120ml Rich Sugar Syrup (2:1 ratio) 20ml egg white or chickpea water Method: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients and shake well. Then, strain the liquid into one end of the shaker, discard the ice and shake again. Finally, pour the cocktail into a pre-chilled coupette glass then garnish by spritzing a large orange peel disc across the top of the cocktail. And for a special touch, garnish with a cut orange peel heart. Voila! Slingsby French Kiss (based on a French Martini) Ingredients: 50ml Slingsby Rhubarb Gin 50ml Pineapple juice 20ml Lime juice 5ml Chambord Method: Shake all ingredients with ice before straining into a coupe glass. Oh Romeo – from Taj Hotels Ingredients: 50ml Gin 75ml Champagne 25ml Campari Method: Shake the Gin and Campari over ice, top with Champagne. I’m Gin Love Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Artingstall’s Brilliant London Dry Gin 1 oz passion fruit liquor ½ oz Aperol aperitivo 1 dash crème de cassis 1 dash raspberry syrup Method: Shake Ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and enjoy. Tutti Frutti – from Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Ingredients: Fruit Float 50ml Cherry Vodka 10ml vanilla Syrup 3 dashes Christmas fruit essence 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream Soda top Method: Shake all ingredients and serve in pineapple glass. Grey Goose French Martini Ingredients: 45ml GREY GOOSE 50ml Freshly pressed pineapple juice 10ml Chambord Raspberries Method: Build ingredients in a Boston glass Top with cubed ice and shake Fine strain into a chilled cocktail glass Garnish with a raspberry #ValentinesDaycocktails #Cocktails #barcadi #GreyGoose #slingsbygin

Gut health has been a big topic for a while now and we have all heard or read somewhere that eating and drinking fermented products can improve gut health. However, it can be hard to know how best to support your gut health and how much fermented products you need to consume daily to make a difference. Naturally Sugar-Free soft drinks brand Nexba, makers of the delicious Nexba kombucha, have launched the ‘Good Gut Feels’ challenge, as part of their mission to educate people on the importance of good gut health. Simple lifestyle changes like adding in a daily serving of Nexba Kombucha as part of a healthy balanced diet may have a positive influence on your gut health. But it doesn’t stop there! You can also find a lot of colourful and healthy meals you can incorporate into your diet to improve your gut health too. What type of meals I hear you cry? Nexba have released a Good Gut Feels ebook, free to download on their website, full of tips, tricks and delicious recipes all designed to help readers understand and improve their gut health. In the e-book you will find recipes such as Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos, Stress Less Energy Balls, pancakes and contributing recipes from Eve Kalinik, Nutritional Therapist and author who is supporting Nexba on the campaign. Nexba kombucha is available in five fruity flavours, Mango, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, Peach and Elderflower, which you can purchase online at www.nexba.co.uk or in Sainsburys. Made with real oolong tea leaves and living SCOBY, it is brewed for 40 days with a unique strain of live cultures specially built to survive the journey from mouth to gut. Let’s not forget it’s sugar and caffeine-free, we have tried the Mixed Berry and Mango flavours and we honestly can’t get over how delicious it tastes and it’s helping improve our gut health without any added sugar or any of the nasties! Fancy taking part in Nexba’s Good Gut Feels Challenge? For more information click here: https://www.nexba.com/good-gut-feels Photography courtesy of Nexba #kombucha #nexba #nexbakombucha #sugarfree

Strength, braveness, courage, adventure! After the past couple of years we’ve had these are all traits we want to adopt and live by in 2022. Well it just so happens that we have entered the Chinese year of the tiger, which zodiacs associate all of these qualities with, along with some much-needed health, luck and prosperity. In celebration of the Chinese astrology sign, The Ivy Asia, St. Pauls will be running a show-stopping cocktail menu from Tuesday 1st February to Tuesday 15th March. Guests can expect a series of limited-edition cocktails inspired by the most majestic and powerful of all beasts. Drinks include: King of the Mountain (£13.50) made from Wyborowa Vodka, Akashi-Tai Umeshu Plum Sake, raspberries and lime juice Tigers Bite (£13.25) which features Grey Goose Vanilla Vodka, honey, elderflower and lime juice, garnished with red chillies Lunar Harmony (£16.75) which is made from Hibiki Harmony Japanese Whisky, Cocchi di Torino Vermouth, Mancino Cherry Blossom Vermouth, Campari and chocolate bitters. However you plan to continue this year, start it with the strength of the Tiger (and a few delicious drinks, obvs). Address: 20 New Change, London EC4M 9AG Website: www.theivyasia.com Written by Rick Hartley Photography courtesy of The Ivy, Asia #TheIvy #StPauls #TheIvyAsia #Cocktails #ChineseNewYear

Wine bar and restaurant ‘Vinoteca’ Borough has opened on the bustling Stoney Street in the new Borough Yards development, located within a once forgotten railway arch and looking out onto Borough Market. This location adds to the portfolio of five other Vinoteca wine bars dotted over the city, the first launching in 2005. Vinoteca Borough’s wine list is dedicated to independent, sustainable producers, and food menus will follow a similar, carefully sourced approach. Bi-folding doors will open out onto Stoney Street in the summer months, revealing an expansive bar and high-top tables for drinks or dining. An open kitchen adds a touch of theatricality, along with a bold coloured mural that frames the double-height space. The wine bar won’t just offer wine though – a range of exciting artisanal beers, spirits, and no-and-low-alcoholic drinks from all over the world will be available alongside an ever-changing selection of 25 wines by the glass. Customers will be able to take home any of the wines at highly competitive retail prices from Vinoteca Borough, whilst nationwide visitors will be able to explore Vinoteca’s online shop. Vinoteca founders have always set out to make wine accessible – championing small, independent producers, and the wine list is divided into digestible sections, such as ‘Fresh, Lighter Whites’ or ‘Full-bodied, Deeper Reds’. Vinoteca Borough channels a similar approach to their food offering. They celebrate carefully sourced and seasonal produce with Borough Market neighbours like Ginger Pig, Flor and Neal’s Yard supplying meat, bread and cheeses. The menu will comprise of ‘Bar Snacks and Small Plates’ and mains, including Vinoteca’s signature, Grilled marinated bavette steak, watercress, horseradish and chips. Breakfast will be served all week, with brunch on Saturday and Sunday, with options for those wishing to drop in and grab a freshly baked Croissant and Coffee, what’s not to love? For more information visit: www.boroughyards.com Address: Vinoteca, Borough Yards, Unit 207, 18 Stoney Street, London, SE1 9AD Written by Lenny Wright Photography courtesy of Vinoteca #Vinoteca #boroughmarket #winebar #wine #borough