The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022 - Issue 32

Get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate with a cocktail or two. Cristina Lloyd looks at two beverages whose cocktails will put a smile on your face. bitedrinks FESTIVE TIPPLES L iberation Cocktails was started to “set cock- tails free” and create a unique cocktail bar moment. The pre-mixed drinks are formulated by top mixologists and contain ingredients such as Madagascan Bourbon vanilla, Brazilian limes, Ecuadorian passionfruit and a range of locally sourced craft distillery spirits. Available on tap, in multi-serve bottles, cans and 5-litre party kegs, the cocktails are 8-10% ABV and under 100 calories per 100 ml serving, vegan and gluten-free. The brand’s drinks are present in over 300 venues in the UK and served at some of the country’s leading festivals and events.They have a fleet of Cocktails Cruisers touring the country to service parties and events at home and n some of the world’s most exotic locations. They offer gift boxes and packs, party kegs, stocking fillers, cans and bottles for the festive season. The gift sets include Classic Cock- tail Gift Boxes containing a pre-mixed 75 cl bottle with a premium cocktail shaker, martini glass and dried garnish. This year, Liberation introduced Spiced Margarita, a deli- cious blend of smooth El Sueno Tequila Blanco, agave nectar, and Brazilian lime juice, accompanied by dried citrus slices and salt. Other gift boxes come with Pisco Sour, Porn Star Martini, Gin Garden, Strawberry Daiquiri or Mojito. Lib- eration Cocktails 4 Can Gift Pack contains four of your favourite pre-mixed cocktail cans, including Spiced Mar- garita, Gin Garden, Mojito and Porn Star Martini. For designated drivers and teetotallers, there’s zero-proof Chilli Rhubarb Spritz. Whether you're hosting a Christmas party at home or the office, the Liberation Cocktails Party Kegs are available in all the brand's signature flavours. Each keg contains 33 mix- ologist-grade cocktails. For stocking fillers, try the Chilli Rhubarb Spritz Cans, available in packs of 6, 12 and 24. The rhubarb-hued can include a refreshing blend of English pressed rhubarb, Brazilian lime juice, chilli and Indian tonic, expertly crafted and naturally non-alcoholic. Other flavours include those mentioned above. Housed in beautiful glass bottles and filled for 6-7 serves, the 75 cl Liberation Cocktail Bottles are the perfect gift for those who like a gathering. Pick from the new Spiced Margarita, Mojito, Pisco Sour, Porn Star Martini, Gin Garden and Strawberry Daiquiri, or you can order six bottles if you cannot decide which flavour you want. Liberation Cocktails are available online on their website or via Not On The High Street. https://liberationcocktails.com Liberation Cocktails Images courtesy of Roche Communications