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Dry January is a fantastic time to explore the world of non-alcoholic cocktails. Whether you're embracing a sober lifestyle, looking to cut down, or simply exploring new flavours, there are countless ways to enjoy sophisticated, flavourful drinks without the alcohol. Here at The Natural Philosopher cocktail bar in East London, we put just as much care and attention into our non-alcoholic options as we do with our our signature cocktails. We're not just any London cocktail bar though, we use foraged and exciting ingredients to bring our recipes to life and showcase amazing British flavours available throughout the year.
Here are four standout recipes that prove non-alcoholic cocktails can be just as exciting as their spirited counterparts. We've kept them relatively simple and have even provided links to buy the products and ingredients.
Bitter Bliss
Ingredients:
20ml Amaro Lucano Zero
10ml Monin Bitter Syrup
Dash of Seasn Dark Non-Alcoholic Bitters
Tonic, to top (We prefer Schweppes for keeping the fizz for longer)
Method:
Build ingredients in a Collins glass.
Top just over halfway with tonic.
Gently add ice to fill the glass to the top.
Fresh & Vibrant
Ingredients:
20ml Everleaf Marine
15ml Bay & Black Pepper Syrup
20ml Fresh Lemon Juice
Schweppes Soda, to top
To make the syrup: bring 300ml water to a rolling boil and add in 3 bay leaves, and 10g crushed black peppercorns, let simmer for two minutes. Add in 250g white sugar and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain out the bay and black pepper, bottle, and store in the fridge for up to a month.
Method:
Build ingredients in a wine glass.
Top just over halfway with soda.
Gently add ice to fill the glass to the top.
Floral Elegance
Ingredients:
20ml Everleaf Mountain
15ml Meadowsweet Syrup
Schweppes Soda, to top
To make the syrup: bring 300ml water to a rolling boil and add in 10g meadowsweet and let simmer for two minutes. Add in 250g white sugar and stir to dissolve. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Strain out the meadowsweet, bottle, and store in the fridge for up to a month.
Method:
Build ingredients in a rocks glass.
Top just over halfway with soda.
Gently add ice to fill the glass to the top.
Fruity Fizz
Ingredients:
20ml Three Spirit Livener
15ml Blackberry Syrup
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
Schweppes Ginger Ale, to top
To make the syrup: Add 250g white sugar to a pan along with a punnet of fresh blackberries. Mash the blackberries with a fork into the sugar. Add 250g boiling water and stir to dissolve the sugar. Allow to cool. Strain out the blackberry bits, bottle, and store in the fridge for up to a month.
Method:
Build ingredients in a Collins glass.
Top just over halfway with ginger ale.
Gently add ice to fill the glass to the top.
At The Natural Philosopher, located on the cusp of Bethnal Green and Hackney, we believe non-alcoholic cocktails are just as much an art form, blending creativity and flavour to offer something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of the classic pickleback (yes, we’re famous for it!) or seeking innovative mocktails, our bar’s offerings set us apart from other Hackney bars. BOOK in today.
Discover the magic of non-alcoholic drinks this Dry January, and explore the unique flavours that make our cocktails a must-try at any time of year. Cheers to a flavourful start to the new year!
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