We love Bubbles
In an elegant flute at brunch, a garden party, or sunk into a hot bath after a long day… there is something decadent about “bubbles”!
For many of us Healthy Hedonists, it might even have been your first experience of alcohol; that magic sip on New Years’ Eve of the “grown ups’ drink” and accompanying feelings of adultness and inclusion… plus, if you believe Coco Chanel, there is also no occasion too small for the fizzy stuff!
But what if we want to go Alcohol free or moderate? Do we have to give up on this feeling of celebration and fanciness?!
Rest assured La Maison Wellness has got your back. We’ve put together some options for you: from alcohol-free, to better quality prosecco if you want to indulge, and of course some sparkling Mindful Cocktails for you to enjoy!
“I only drink champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.”
– Coco Chanel
According to you Healthy Hedonists, special events (whether our own or other people’s) are often the greatest challenge for those sober or moderating; with well-meaning friends or relatives proffering bubbles for “a toast” and the usual scoffs at the idea of raising a glass of water or orange juice…
Whether a birthday or a wedding, a night of self care (or any day ending in ‘y’!), no-one should ever feel like they’re missing out, or have to drink something particular to have a seat at the table!
Here is La Maison Wellness’ Guide to fizz: from good quality & organic indulgences to non-alcoholic “sparkling wine” and more imaginative (but no less delicious) alternatives!
From better quality to alcohol-free and how to mix it in Mindful Cocktails. here is your guide.
1) Alcohol-Free
Wild Life Botanicals
The “Bubbles with Benefits”
First up is the pioneering ‘Wild Life Botanicals” and their plant powered “bubbles with benefits”. Ultra-low in alcohol (actually alcohol free as below 0.5%) yet ultra-high in goodness; this unique Cornish bubbly is infused with an uplifting elixir of vitamins, minerals and botanicals, all chosen for their health-giving properties.
So not only does it taste delicious, make you look classy and feel fancy… it’s also good for you- giving another dimension to your celebration and self care moments.
At only 0.5% ABV (technically ‘non-alcoholic’) and less than 35 calories per glass, we love how founder Ellie Bradshaw champions a ‘no limits’ lifestyle.
It’s one of founder Camille Vidal’s absolute favourites, and a great bottle to keep in the fridge ready to pop for any occasion: straight up or in a delicious Mindful Cocktails.
Big on benefits, yet super low in alcohol… that’s what we call a double bubble!
2) Better Quality
If we say “oui” to something alcoholic sometimes then we want quality not quantity!
For moderators in search of something organic and delicious to fill their occasional glass, look no further than Alberto Nani prosecco: a gorgeous product crafted from Giera grapes and grown without pesticides, insecticides or herbicides… and you can really taste the difference!
Grown in the hilly vineyards of Italy’s famed Prosecco region, the clay soil is rich in minerals and the climate ideal for locking in the grapes’ refreshing characteristics. With its intense aromas, complexity and balance, this fizz is the perfect expression of an exceptional terroir and we at La Maison Wellness raise a glass to Alberto Nani’s dedication to protecting the land for tomorrow’s generations!
3) Something Different
Real Kombucha
Royal Flush & Dry Dragon
Darling of chefs and sommeliers, Real Kombucha is the perfect “think outside the box” alternative to traditional bubbles. Perfect on its own or delicious in Mindful Cocktails (we have loads of recipes for you!), this premium kombucha is fermented from exquisite loose-leaf teas that are hand-picked as the first tips emerge in Spring. It’s delicious with anything you might pair with a sparkling or full-bodied wine, such as white fish, meat, cream sauces, or charcuterie…
Low in sugar and calories, natural & unflavoured, we bet Coco Chanel would have loved this one!
The brew is fresh and floral with a richly fragrant profile that showcases notes of rhubarb, white peach and a touch of blackcurrant for Royal Flush; while Dry Dragon gives something dry & fresh with notes of lemon, grapefruit and a delicate leafy undertone from the green tea. Both beautiful and elegant… they are the perfect alternative for any wine occasion and of course, those moments that call for bubbles!
Mindful Cocktails
Now to the fun part… Mindful Cocktails! At La Maison Wellness we have a gamut of alcohol-free and low-alcohol sparkling Mindful Cocktail recipes… popped and ready to celebrate any occasion!
Click on the images below for recipes!
Peach Me I’m Dreaming
Sooo easy to make yet sophisticated, this is going to be your new favourite sparkling cocktail! We recommend for moments when you want little more than to combine a few quality ingredients before you’re ready to clink glasses!
Purple Queen
A gorgeous non-alcoholic version of the favourite “Kir Royale” this one is not to be missed! At La Maison Wellness, we believe in celebrating the everyday, so why not raise this berry fruity cocktail to the little wins?
Fresh Focus
Light & refreshing, this Mindful Cocktail is perfect to recenter and refocus for an end of the day celebration.
The combination of bittersweet aperitif, with cucumber, lime and Real Kombucha, combined with the power of CDB with OTO CBD bitters… this delicious cocktail brings that “aaaaah” moment every-time!
Healthy Hedonist Spritz
A low alcohol sparkling cocktail (3% alcohol) with a cool and refreshing goodness from greens and classic Italian zest… it’s hard to go wrong with this one! The cucumber ribbon garnish has a ‘wow’ factor for guests, while the bitterness from Lyres’ Italian Spritz gives that classic summer-time spritz profile we all crave when the sun comes out!