Continuing the National Picnic Week coverage, today’s focus is on Sea Arch Drinks which has launched a refreshing, pre-mixed alcohol-free alternative to a G&T. The two flavours, Sea & T and Rose & T are beautifully packaged in portable slim cans.
Both of the flavours have that cool, fresh quinine tang, true to an Indian tonic – perfect for anyone who’s not drinking alcohol but still wants to enjoy the occasion to the fullest.
Using the Sea Arch Coastal Juniper distilled non-alcoholic spirit as the base, the Sea & T is a double measure of Coastal Juniper mixed with a lightly sparkling Indian tonic. The saltiness of samphire and aromatic blood orange gives a beautiful depth of flavour, while the ‘Rose Sea & T’ is blended with a hint of rose and raspberry infused tonic. Both of these ingredients can be clearly detected on the palate but the drinks are mild enough to compliment accompanying dishes.
Although they are an all-natural, sugar and alcohol-free option for picnic goers, the botanical notes stand up wonderfully well in cocktails as well. We tried the Sea & T with Plymouth Gin and rosemary, while the Rose & T was a dreamy accompaniment to Opihr and summer berries – the warm cardamom notes in the gin enveloping the rose in beautifully fragrant sips.
Sold in 250ml recyclable aluminium cans with a recommended retail price of £2.35 each, they are available through selected retailers and online stockists including Ocado, Amazon and the Sea Arch Drinks website. There is 15% off Sea & T cans during National Picnic Week (June 19- 27) using the code: SeaArchPicnic15.