Talonmore (use code englandnaturally for 5% discount) is a highly-reviewed no-alcohol alternative to the traditional ‘hot toddy’ dram in Scotland, over the border. Ideal to serve neat on the rocks or as part of a cocktail, no booze can claim to be 0% alcohol (even fruit has a little booze), but this is as low as you can go. Fiery and warm (ideal for dark cold winter nights), this is infused with ginger and cinnamon, and also vegan-friendly (28 serves in each bottle).
If taking medication, check paper inserts before drinking tonic water (also avoid during pregnancy due to quinine – just top with soda water instead).
Unlike most no-alcohol spirits that tend to replicate gin, this is designed to mimic the experience of drinking dark Scottish and other spirits like whisky, rum or cognac. The main ingredients include prickly pear, Assam tea and hawthorn berries. It even contains notes of cactus juice, for flavours of fig and watermelon. This Edinburgh business is receiving huge accolades, the drink should be kept chilled for up to 4 months, after opening.
For a Hot Toddy, blend with hot water, lemon juice, agave syrup, a lemon wheel and a cinnamon stick. For a Whisky Sour, use a vegan cocktail foamer
