Refreshing ALCONOT® Cocktails: Perfect Vegan Pairings

ALCONOT® is a sophisticated non-alcoholic beverage, crafted with premium botanicals, it’s juniper base with cardamom, coriander and lemon peel provide a citrus, or spice-forward flavor. Designed to be a much more pleasant and refreshing alternative to traditional GIN, it mimics the complexity of spirits. When pairing meals with it, consider its flavor profile and the occasion. The drinks when mixed with complimentary premium tonics or sodas makes a hugely refreshing cocktail that contains non of the alcohol.

A bold ,ove away from wine with a meal is to experiment with classic tasting cocktails with the refreshing touch of ALCONOT® Signature Blend, the perfect blank canvas to show off the mixologist in you.

Cocktail ideas – a refreshing classic

Cocktail ideas – a refreshing classic

Tall Glass 500ml,

5-6 cubes of ice

With a 1:2 ratio,

Mix up to 100ml ALCONOT® Signature Blend

+ upto 200ml of Fevertree Italian Blood Orange soda or mediterranean light or Aromatic tonic water or carbonated water + a thin slice of cucumber or lemon. Stir slowly to retain the fizz.

General Pairing Tips:

Complementary Flavors: Match the intensity of the dish to the beverage. Lighter dishes pair well with citrusy blends, while richer dishes match spiced or bitter blends.

Balance: Use contrasting flavors to enhance both the dish and the drink. For example, pair a bitter drink with sweet or creamy foods.

Seasonality: Consider seasonal ingredients to align the meal with the beverage’s profile.

Vegan Meal ideas

• Light and refreshing pairings if your looking for a herbal and citrussy feel to the occasion
  • Appetisers : Citrus marinated Olives or light salad with lemon vinaigrette or fresh spring rolls and a tangy dipping sauce such as tamarind
  • Mains: grilled seafood or fish alternatives with herb and lemon dressing, dill, rosemary or the earthly citrussy taste of sage or lemon-herb infused Vegan chicken alternative, citrus infused quinoa or lemon soaked asparagus or garlicky grilled aubergine with a squeeze of lemon or orange juice.
  • Desserts: – Lemon sorbet or even ALCONOT® ice shavings with a freshly squeezed lemon juice or lemon cake with vanilla vegan ice cream

• Spice or warm botanical pairings
  • Appetisers: Spiced cashew or peanuts (allergy warning) or sweet potato chips with a drizzle of lemon juice and sprinkle of chat masala or pumpkin soup with lemon juice and wedge
  • Mains: Moroccan style vegetable tagine or chicken or lamb substitute with plums, apricots, tamarind, carrots and potato or Indian style – mild spiced vegetable curry, chana, carrots cauliflower and potatoes or bland style – Roasted vegetables with light cumin and parsley
  • Desserts: lightly spiced cinnamon or lemon cheesecake or spiced apple crumble with vegan ice cream or custard
• Bold and Bitter pairings
  • Appetisers: Charcuterie vegan boards with pickled vegetables and mustard, artichoke hearts and humus or Bitter greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Main Course: Lightly grilled aubergine steaks or portobello mushrooms, Eggplant with Parmesan or a tomato-based pasta dish, dark chocolate mole sauce over vegan chicken steaks or tofu.
  • Dessert: Dark chocolate truffles, Vegan Lemon Espresso panna cotta.

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