ABV: 0%
Calories per 100ml: 4
This is a guest review by our Fundraising and Engagement Manager, Sven Stears
Velvet is not the word!
This unique drink packs a punch, sneaking in under the guise of something gentle. I was not prepared for the all the flavours hidden in this little bottle. Not at all!
It wasn’t until I checked the ingredients list that I was able to fully place all the aromas. Cinnamon, sure. Elderberries, OK. Orange juice, fine. Black pepper…huh? Smoked paprika? Hang on a minute, wait up! What?!
This sweet but somehow not sweet drink should be a big old mess. But honestly, it kind of works.
It’s only really let down by how watery the drink feels. Once you’ve sipped, other than the light tingle on your lips, the flavour is gone. It’s not like a beer or cocktail where the body sits in your mouth for a hot minute afterwards. There’s definitely something missing. I’m just not 100% sure what it is.
If you’re bored of the usual alcohol-free fare, and want to try something a bit different, this one may be for you. Although the bottle recommends drinking it at room temperature, I had it chilled and it was greatly improved.
