As we transition out of January and varying degrees of sobriety we’re casting a look back at what we all got up to to mark the start of 2022.
A very belated Domino Christmas lunch took place at Manteca; the flavour-forward Italian inspired diner, run by Chris Leech and David Carter, which lived up to all expectations and we were spoiled rotten. After indulging in every pasta dish on offer, we toasted last year's achievements over a game of dominoes, naturally. It was a joy to celebrate with the team, finally, after a challenging 2021 and some major milestone achievements.
On 26th January, Three Spirit, our amazing functional non-alcoholic client, joined forces with Ryan Chetiyawardana’s acclaimed bar Lyaness for a stylish mindful cocktail session. Guests were treated to an amazing selection of non-alcoholic cocktails, the vast array of botanicals in Three Spirit’s award winning core range and a selection of non-alcoholic cocktails such as the 1-Up Three Spirit Livener, Grass Amazake, gentian & pine brew
Looking forward to February and the joys of Spring on the horizon, we’ve compiled some super-easy cocktail recipes with a Valentine’s Day stance, assured to give you all the feels.
For the LoneWolf
Rogue Wolf
Combining LoneWolf Gin from BrewDog Distilling Co, and Regal Rogue’s Bold Red vermouth, this bold and bright cocktail has some serious bite and is the perfect drink to for any spring-time cocktail party.
25ml LoneWolf Gin
25ml Regal Rogue Bold Red vermouth
25ml Campari,
A splash of pomegranate juice and garnish with an orange wedge studded with cloves.
For the Loveable Rogue
Regal Rogue Spritz
Regal Rogue have been turning Vermouth upside down since 2011, creating an everyday, quaffing vermouth to suit everyone. This spritz is no excpetion; the cocktail combines the aromatic spice of Bold Red vermouth, with the smooth sweetness of Italian Blood Orange soda, creating the perfectly balanced tipple.
50ml Regal Rogue Bold Red
100ml Fever-tree Italian Blood Orange Soda
Method – add all to the glass over ice
Glass – wine glass
Garnish – orange wedge
For the Fitness Fanatic
Henson’s House Ginger Beer
Alcohol free doesn’t mean flavour free, and Henson’s House Ginger Beer is proof of this. Punchy, ginger based drink GIMBER offers the perfect kick for your alcohol free serves, which is exactly what every good cocktail needs.
Ingredients
30ml GIMBER
30ml Lemon Juice
30ml Pineapple Juice
1tbsp Maple Syrup
1 dash Angostura
90ml Soda Water
Method
Shake all ingredients except Soda Water
Strain into a highball glass
Top with Soda Water
For the Chic Seeker
Seignette Fizz
Chic, smooth and sophisticated comes to mind with the Seignette fizz. Why not shake up serving champagne alongside your nibbles, with a more complex flavoured cocktail? This recipe is perfect for anyone in need of a classy tipple, featuring Seignette’s VS Cognac, which can be traced all the way back to 17thCentury France…
Ingredients
25ml Seignette VS Cognac
12.5ml Lemon Juice
12.5ml Sugar Syrup
Champagne
Five raspberries
Method
Place all the ingredients in a shaker, and shake with ice
Strain into a glass
Top with Champagne
Garnish with a raspberry
For the Party Lover
Three Spirit Herbal Stimulant
Three Spirit is driven by what is added to alcohol free drinks, as opposed to what is taken away, and that’s what makes it so delicious. Led by bold flavours and sweet aftertastes, Three Spirit’s twist on the Espresso Martini is the perfect pick me up cocktail, it’s the perfect evening serve…
50ml Social Elixir
25ml espresso strength coffee
7.5ml (a teaspoon and a half) of maple syrup
Optional extra: 15ml dark rum
Start the night in style with our easy-to-make alcohol-free Espresso Martini. Add all ingredients to an ice-filled cocktail shaker or a jam jar. Shake HARD until ice-cold and strain through a tea strainer into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with grated raw cocoa beans.
However you choose to spend the occasion this year, we hope you raise a glass with us, and we can’t wait to update you on more Domino antics soon…