As the January detox becomes an annual ritual, D1 Potato Vodka has teamed up with the Rivington Bar & Grill in Shoreditch to serve up some clean living-inspired cocktails; complete with superfood ingredients packed with rejuvenating nutrients for a healthier start to 2016.
If you like Greener Colada – a cleaner take on a traditionally calorie laden Pina Colada with antioxidants from metabolism-boosting Matcha green tea, low GI natural sweetener, agave syrup, and lactose-free coconut milk to replace heavy cream.
That’ll pack a Popeye Punch – flu-fighting ingredients including spinach and fresh ginger have been added to an aloe vera base to refresh the classic and zesty Mojito.
Mary’s Bloody Healthy Remedy – the go-to hangover cure has been given an added boost with 2016’s hottest new superfood, mineral-rich seaweed, along with a rim of low-calorie chia seeds for added protein, fibre and magnesium.
Hard Health Shot – a lively take on the nutritious wheatgrass shot, featuring vodka and the powerful and concentrated nutrients of wheatgrass.
Rivington Grill bar manager Francesco Lombardi commented, “I wanted to create something that provided Londoners with a healthier way to enjoy cocktails this January; feeding its obsession around superfoods but retaining the sense of fun and relaxation of alcohol.
“I’ve been inspired by the great efforts taken by D1 Potato Vodka to create such a pure liquid. I wanted to take that uncompromising approach to create drinks that deliver better nutritional value and a cleaner taste. It also allows those not involved in Dry January to enjoy a tasty but guilt-free alcoholic drink and those who have fallen off the wagon to indulge without the remorse.”
Ingredients:
35ml fresh pineapple juice
50ml coconut milk drink
1/2 teaspoon Matcha green tea powder
30ml fresh banana puree
10ml agave syrup
50 ml D1 Vodka
Method: Place all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker; shake hard and pour into a hurricane style glass over ice cubes. Garnish with orange peel and dust with Matcha green tea powder.
Ingredients:
3 thin slices freshly grated ginger
1 strawberry
6-8 blueberries
10 fresh spinach leaves
30ml aloe vera juice
20ml agave syrup
50ml D1 Vodka
Method: Muddle the ginger and the fruit into a highball glass with the spinach and about half glass of crushed ice. With a spoon mix all the ingredients and then gently add the aloe, honey syrup and the vodka. Mix once more gently. Fill the rest of the glass with crushed ice, garnish with fresh spinach leaves and blueberries on a stick.
Ingredients:
125 ml tomato or Clamato juice
3-5 drops tobasco
10ml Worcester sauce
50ml D1 Vodka
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried seaweed to garnish
Lemon peel to garnish
1 teaspoon chia seeds to garnish
Method: Place all the ingredients into a mixing glass and mix for about 30 seconds. Pour over a short glass with a couple of ice cubes, and garnish with some fresh seaweed, lemon peel and a chia seed rim.
Ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon wheatgrass powder
15ml fresh grapefruit or orange juice
Agave syrup to taste
25ml D1 Vodka
1 teaspoon chia seeds to garnish
Method: Place all the ingredients into a shaker, shake hard and serve straight up in a small glass, with a chia seed rim.