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FOOD & DRINK
Finding the Bristol merry While this Christmas may be more social bubbles than champagne bubbles, we’ve been putting a little aside to spend on treats from local suppliers to make the holiday special. Here’s some of what we’ve got our eye on...
IT’S SIX O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE ...Always. Romy’s Edition is a deliciously moreish limited edition gin packed with flavour. The lovely distillers at 6 O’Clock worked closely with celebrated chef Romy Gill MBE to craft a gin that portrays the unique flavours of India, using herbs and spices commonly found in Indian cooking, and infuses juice from the native mango. The recipe is inspired by the Romy’s memoirs and strikes the perfect balance between rich, fruity sweetness and reserved spice. Enjoy in a G&T over plenty of ice and garnished with a slice of fresh mango. Romy’s Edition – Mango, Ginger & Lime, 40% ABV, 70cl, £38. Widely available at stockists across Bristol or order online at 6oclockgin.com
0% FREE SPIRIT Mockingbird Spirit is a brand new alcohol-free, tequila-inspired, agave-based spirit. This unique addition to the mocktail scene makes a great gift and is from a Bristol company setting out to bring inclusivity to anyone who’s off the booze. Made using functional, versatile, authentic, vegan and gluten-free ingredients, the vibe is evocative and moreish earthy blue Weber agave, sweet vanilla and cinnamon with a healthy hint of habanero. It’s passionately produced with the adaptogen ashwagandha to support health and happiness. The perfect pour: in a margarita – naturally! Available in 50cl (£22.99) & 5cl (£3.99) bottles, order online at mockingbirdspirit.com
HERO OF THE HAMPERS Go boxlocal.co.uk for a Bristol-inspired hamper or gift box experience. Off the shelf or made to measure, Box Local can supply treat-filled gift boxes for Bristol customers (business and personal) who love to celebrate the locally sourced or for individuals looking for the perfect goodie gift. Here’s the Christmas box 24, which includes a Zara’s Chocolates Christmas lolly, Step and Stone lavosh flatbreads, Aldwick Estate Vineyard Jubilate Seyval Salute 2017, Nania’s Vineyard rose spritzer, Go Wild Preserves raspberry and port jam, and so much more. £160. Order online at boxlocal.co.uk
EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCE Circumstance Distillery has released its first organic product – Circumstantial organic vodka. Made from organic British wheat, it has a bright nose, with residual grain sweetness on the palate and a light buttermilk finish. Founded in Bristol by Liam Hirt and Danny Walker in 2018, the distillery is dedicated to ‘New World’ distillation and uses a wide variety of ingredients, bringing its own ideas and techniques to the distilling process. “Everything we make is an expression of the raw material we are working with,” says Mark Scott, head distiller at Circumstance. “We look to develop and capture complexity at every stage. Our new-make spirit production employs long open fermentation and flavoursome beer yeasts. Our organic wheat vodka is true to these values, making it quite a special and unique English vodka.” £30, 40% ABV, 70cl. Order online from microdistillery.co.uk
50 THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE
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NOVEMBER 2020
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No 194
