Why Dry January is the most exciting month of the year
January is the month we all associate with starting things afresh, trying something new (even if we only stick with it for a month or so) and also we associate it with an alcohol-free lifestyle for 31 days. Some want to compensate for the Christmas and NYE food (and drink) binge, some want to save themselves from expensive nights out before the long overdue payday. Either way, January is usually not the month we see ourselves enjoying too much!
With slimline soda or juice on a standard Dry January menu, I can't blame anyone for dreading the month without the excitement of their usual drinks repertoire. However we're now in 2019 and things have changed quite dramatically in the past 12 months or so. Not drinking is now picking up momentum and spending every Sunday with a heavy head and no recollection of the night before is just...not cool.
At Nauteas we agree. Not drinking doesn't mean fun is off the menu and we've partnered up with some amazing people to bring you a range of NoLo (no or low alcohol) Nauteas-infused drinks, which will make your drinking buddies look sideways with envy...
Recipes developed by Rich at Mix & Muddle using Nauteas teas, Photography by Andy Carson, Set design by Jess at Jam Studio, food styling by Sophie Hammond
The Lost Earl
35ml 'The Lost Earl' infused Seedlip Grove
25ml strong The Lost Earl Tea
5ml Lemon Juice
10ml Honey, Eucalyptus & Rose Cordial
2 drops Dandelion & Burdock Bitters
Light Tonic top-up
Glass: Balloon Glass
Garnish: Dried Lavender sprig
Cherry Loves Rose
35ml 'Cherry Loves Rose' infused Regal Rogue Dry Vermouth
10ml Black Cherry Liqueur
5ml Almond Syrup
10ml Red Wine Vinegar
2 dashes Rose Water
1 dash Cherry Bitters
Glass: Antique Old-fashioned
Garnish: Orange peel
Herbal Bliss
35ml 'Herbal Bliss' infused Seedlip Garden
5ml Pine Cordial
5ml Geranium Cordial
10ml Lime Juice
Light Tonic
Glass: Hi-ball
Garnish: Frozen peas & Chives
Elephant Chai
45ml 'Elephant Chai' infused Lovage Liqueur
15ml Seedlip Spice
35ml Almond Milk
10ml Cinnamon Syrup
Glass: Flip Glass
Garnish: Milk froth & grated Nutmeg
Enjoy your Dry January and the rest of 2019!
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