Here’s the Secret to the Perfect Mocktail

In the ever-evolving world of cocktail mixology, innovation knows no bounds and this has led to an abundance of superb concoctions waiting to be sipped. Mocktails on the other hand haven’t progressed quite as quickly and often miss that crucial ingredient that brings everything together. Don’t despair yet though, as recently we’ve come across something that will make even the strongest mocktails cynics excited… introducing, Seasn.

Seasn Light and Seasn Dark are the latest creations of Ben Branson, the visionary behind the world's first non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip. These non-alcoholic bitters are each tailored to complement a spectrum of beverages, from the airy effervescence of a G&T to the robust depths of a whiskey soda.

What do the bitters taste like?

Seasn Light bursts with notes of fresh-cut grass, lime, and grapefruit, and on the palate a bitterness from the Andrographis paniculata plant, and hints of sea salt and kombu.

Seasn Dark ventures into spicier realms, with notes of kola nut, cherrywood, and a symphony of spices, including cinnamon, cayenne and star anise. It gains its bitterness from the paniculata plant as well as black pepper, mushroom and dark chocolate!

How much of the bitters should I use?

Three dashes per serving should do the trick, meaning each bottle unlocks the potential for 50 meticulously crafted beverages, whether they be used in cocktails, mocktails, tonic water or sparkling water.

So, whether you're savouring a sunset-infused Margarita or indulging in the timeless elegance of an Old Fashioned, try Seasn - a revolutionary new addition to your mocktail arsenal in our opinion!

ABV 0%
Size 150ml
Find here £17.99

The First World Class Cocktail Festival in the UK Is Here

From the 9th March- 30th April, cocktails will be shaken up and down the country for the inaugural World Class Cocktail Festival in Great Britain. 20 towns and cities including Bristol, Birmingham, London and Liverpool each have a designated bar serving a completely bespoke, limited-edition selection of three cocktails.

And these aren’t any cocktails. They are created by the Top 100 Bartenders in the UK as part of Diageo World Class, the most prestigious platform for mixology masters to display their passion and skill. The entries have already been cut down to 100, but this opportunity to compete against one another serving three cocktails will see a lucky 20 take on the Global Finals in Shanghai later in the year.

Gin lovers can look forward to an award-winning small batch Tanqueray No. TEN cocktail, whisky fans can order a concoction starring the Speyside wonder that is The Singleton 12-Year-Old, and there’s no disappointment for the mocktail drinkers either with a refreshing Seedlip creation. What story the competing bartenders choose to tell with the ingredients can only be found out by paying a visit to your nearest participating bar.

For a full list of those and more information on this highly competitive competition and celebration of everything cocktails, go here.

Oh, and for those of you in London, there are free cocktail masterclasses as part of the festival! Head to The Bar at Home in Oxford Circus from the 19th March – 30th April to have your flavour preferences analysed (you may be part of the 25% of the population who are ‘super tasters!), receive a complimentary world class cocktail and get limited-time discounts on bottles, personalisation and gifts – not bad at all.

Shakers at the ready, let the games commence!