This text is part of the special book Plaisirs
Novelties and classics to revisit, events and ephemeral activities… Each week, the Plaisirs book informs you of gourmet news not to be missed. While the parties families will follow one another in the next few days, here are delicious non-alcoholic options for those who wish to stay sober.
1. Seventh Heaven Lime
For those who love the mocktails refreshing ready-to-drink, here’s one you’re sure to like. Seventh Heaven is a Canadian company that specializes in the manufacture of ready-to-drink gins and cocktails bottled in Quebec. Their non-alcoholic version of lime gin is surprising. Light, lemony and sparkling, this mock tail with a taste that is both sweet and tangy, reminiscent of the classic gin-7Up. With about 75 grams of sugar per litre, which is less than a soft drink, you get off lightly for a sugary drink with 0.5% alcohol. Sold in packs of four cans, this product is a good solution for moderating alcohol consumption in parties of family.
Gin cooler, 0.5% alcohol, Canada, Quebec, 4 x 355 ml. Price: $8.00. SAQ Code: 14824140
2. Minot Point 5 cider house
Cider lovers, here is a nice sparkling option with little alcohol (0.5%). Fruity and sweet with flavors of white flowers and ripe apple, this sparkling cider refreshes the palate and makes you want to toast the New Year. With its 80 grams of sugar per litre, which gives it a certain texture in the mouth, this low-alcohol version of sparkling cider succeeds in mystifying more than one. Recognized for its excellent products, the Domaine du Minot, pioneer of artisanal cider since 1987 in Quebec, is still innovating with this excellent sparkling wine.
Sparkling cider, 0.5% alcohol, Canada, Quebec. 750ml. Price: $12.95. SAQ Code: 12204078
3. Noroi Spirit of Italy
An Italian-inspired liqueur that will seduce spritz lovers. Resulting from the distillation of aromatics such as gentian, this elegant product has a very low alcohol content (0.5%). However, don’t be fooled by its low-alcohol aspect. Because it’s an explosion of flavors that are really reminiscent of the alcoholic Italian aperitif. Notes of bitter oranges and spices, as well as a good bitterness in the mouth, characterize this product. Both bitter and sweet, and with a scarlet orange color, it will inspire many alcohol-free cocktails.
Gentian-based aperitif, 0.5% alcohol, Canada, Quebec. 750ml. Price: $24.75. SAQ Code: 14788821
4. Seedlip Grove 42
An elegant blend with citrus notes that will be used to concoct succulent non-alcoholic cocktails. This product comes from a first distillation of botanical ingredients, South American oranges, Mediterranean lemons, lemongrass, ginger and Japanese sansho pepper. A second distillation then removes the alcohol from the product to keep only the clean flavors of the all-natural ingredients used for the recipe. Both fruity and spicy, this product is also sugar-free and calorie-free. To find delicious ideas for mocktails prepared with the Grove 42, visit the website of mixologist Max Coubès, also spokesperson for Seedlip, at Mabuvette.com.
Non-alcoholic spirits, UK, England, 700ml. Price: $46.75. SAQ Code: 15040161
5. Monsieur Cocktail Noa Amaretto Flavor
It is rather rare that an alcohol-free liqueur or spirit resembles its alcoholic equivalent so much. Yet this is the case here. Great success from the point of view of flavors and aromatics. The nose evokes almonds and cherries, typical of the aromas of amaretto. On the palate, the almond liqueur envelops the palate before giving way to toasted notes of almonds, macadamia nuts and maple syrup. The illusion is perfect. Mix it to create mocktails inspired by its alcoholic version, for example a Noa Amaretto Sour or a Noa Amaretto Lemon. Contains 270 g of sugar per liter and less than 0.5% alcohol.
Almond and kernel liqueur, 0.5% alcohol, Canada, Quebec, 700 ml. Price: $29.95. SAQ Code: 15004080
6. Cinnamon Cookie Holiday Mocktail
For sweet tooths, we offer you an idea of mock tail highly decadent, made from a product from a Quebec company in a limited edition for the holidays. The new Cinnamon Cookie mix from Evive, specializing in offering smoothies ready-made and frozen, can be eaten both as a mock tail and as a dessert. Just add milk, cream or a non-dairy whipping cream substitute, and you have the perfect drink to serve your loved ones at a holiday brunch.
Smoothie prepared from natural ingredients. EviveNutrition
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