Cocktails: you’re either a lover or a hater. If you’re anything like me, you’ll love the idea of making one but when it comes down to it, you’re either missing the ingredients or it all just seems too faffy. If this sounds like you too, let me bring you a clever solution to your cocktail woes: Sociovino.
What is ‘Sociovino’?
Sociovino, previously called ‘delivered by Astrum’ are a team of sommeliers and wine experts based in Italy and the UK that have been around since 1997 and whose main aim used to be to supply the top restaurants in the UK with some of the best wines and spirits. With the world going to pot recently however thanks to Uncle Covid, they have branched out to bring their wonderful bottles and creations to people at home too.
What does this have to do with Cocktails?
You may well ask. The Sociovino team got together with one of the UK’s top mixologists and a man famed for making one of the world’s most sought-after Martinis, Alessandro Palazzi, and asked him to put together cocktail kits and tutorial videos. Now, if you can’t get out to your favourite cocktail bar, you too can make the perfect sip at home with his expert guidance.
Which Cocktail Kits Can I Buy?
There are currently 5 different cocktail kits available, ranging from the fruity ‘Berto Bramble’ to the rich ‘Dutch Espresso Martini’ kit and they all come with enough ingredients – and, satisfyingly, in normal sized bottles - to create at least 14 serves. We particularly liked the Cosmos À L’Orange: an easy to make, sweet orange cocktail with a touch of spice. What more could you ask for?
The kits range from £45 to £69 and make brilliant gifts too, each arriving with everything you need and a recipe card. To get your hands on some head over to their website here to see the other options available.
Also, don’t forget to check out our One Drink Three Ways Cocktail series: Tanquerey Gin and Mad Bean Mocha Iced Coffee.