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Cocktails Made Simple: Sociovino

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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.

One Drink, Three Ways: Aloha 65


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One Drink, Three Ways is the signature feature by The Three Drinkers. Join The Three Drinkers’ Helena, Aidy and Colin as they take one bottle and create a trio of phenomenal serves which you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From rums and whiskies to gins and wine styles, the three help you get the most out of your glass. It’s time to get liquid on lips.

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This brand new style of spirit isn’t quite a gin, a vodka or anything else. It’s a refreshing, all-natural spirit with a tropical vibe, infused with fresh pineapple, ginger and lemon, a few herbs and a wonderful kick from local scotch bonnet chillies. Invented on the west coast of the U.S in a surf bar, it became so popular, the owners decided to bottle it. Delicious as a chilled shot, it's also extremely versatile; a great ingredient for relaxed cocktails at sundown and is vegan to boot, so a great crowd-pleaser. At 27% abv, it's also more social and session-able than other spirits. Here are three ways you can try it this summer at your barbecue. ..


Helena’s Choice: The Alohan

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A refreshing, long summer serve with a burst of flavour and spicy kick. Perfect for batch cocktails and so simple to make. Simply pour 1 part Aloha 65 into a jug or pitcher. Add 2 parts ginger ale, a tonne of ice, lemon slices and sprigs of mint. Serve in highball glasses, jars or a copas.

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The Alohan

Recipe

1 part Aloha 65

2 parts Ginger Ale

Ice (lots)

Lemon and mint to garnish


Aidy’s Choice: The Aloha Colada

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The Pina Colada was recently tipped to be the number one cocktail ordered when bars reopen after lockdown, thanks to its celebratory, summery vibe! Here’s a much more interesting version of that, using Aloha 65 and its super simple to make. Just stick everything in a blender and blitz it for a few seconds before pouring into cool, large wine glasses or tiki glasses. Umbrella optional!

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The Aloha Colada

Recipe

Ice

60ml Aloha 65

50ml coconut milk

75ml fresh pineapple juice

1 tbsp sugar syrup (2 parts white sugar to 1 part water)

Juice of ½ lime

Slice of pineapple and cocktail umbrella to garnish


Colin’s Choice: The Aloha Old Fashioned

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Those who know me know I love all kinds of Old Fashioned recipes from the classic to the quirky. This is definitely the latter but it really works and is a much better option for sunny evenings. Stir all the ingredients together with ice, then strain into a tumbler and garnish with orange and a cherry, if you have one. Superb!

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The Aloha Old Fashioned

Recipe

40ml Aloha 65

20ml Bourbon

2 dashes of bitters

Large ice cubes

Orange peel and a maraschino cherry to garnish.

Like this? Try our other One Drink, Three Ways articles: The Macallan, Tanqueray Gin and Noilly Prat Vermouth.