Cocktails. Fun to make. A delight to drink. But often deceptively potent.
Depending on the alcohol content of the colourful concoctions you’re consuming, an evening of indulging in cocktails can be a short-lived experience.
That innocent-looking, sweet and fluffy poolside Piña Colada: 1.3 standard drinks; a brunchtime Bloody Mary: 1.4 standard drinks; a refreshing after-work Margarita: 1.7 standard drinks; that perky evening Espresso Martini: 2 standard drinks… and don’t even get us started on the perils of a Long Island Iced Tea!
At Tempus Two, we always strive to go beyond tradition, and cocktail-making is no exception. That’s why we recently teamed up with Tanica, an Australian-made low-alcohol spirit alternative and mixer made with native ingredients.
Tanica is available in two award-winning flavours, No.1 Salted Plum & Ginger and No.2 Desert Lime & Thyme, and they are all-natural, gluten-free, vegan and low in sugar and carbs.
While Tanica is a delight to drink on the rocks with just a splash of soda, it also makes fantastic low-alcoholic cocktails, especially when combined with our Tempus Two Lighten Up low-alcohol wine range.
Together, we’ve developed the following delicious summer cocktail recipes that are lower in booze but still big in taste, so you can stay in the moment longer.
Re-think your drinking, extend your happy hour, and wake up free of ‘hangxiety’ with Tempus Two and Tanica.
Each of these low ABV cocktail recipes equate to no more than one standard drink per serve.
This is not your average spritz. Pucker up to Tanica No.1 Salted Plum and Ginger topped up with the lemon sherbert, citrus and green apple flavours of Tempus Two Lighten Up Prosecco.
This cocktail recipe serves one and is equivalent to 0.75 standard drinks.
In a large wine glass, add the Tanica and a large scoop of ice. Carefully pour in the Prosecco and gently stir. Top up with sparkling water. Garnish with a twist of lemon and a couple of frozen raspberries.
With its vibrant, deep ruby-red colour, a Poinsettia is traditionally served at Christmas, but we think its refreshing flavours deserve to be enjoyed all year round. This lower-alcohol version replaces triple sec with Tanica No.1 Salted Plum & Ginger, which marries perfectly with sweet cranberry juice and the festive fizz of our Tempus Two Lighten Up Prosecco.
This cocktail recipe serves one and is equivalent to 0.5 standard drink.
Chill the Tanica, cranberry juice, Prosecco and a martini glass in the fridge until cold. Pour the Tanica and cranberry juice into the chilled glass, then slowly top up with the Prosecco. Garnish with a fresh bay leaf.
This low-alcohol twist on a white wine Sangria features 2021 Tempus Two Lighten Up Pinot Grigio as the star ingredient, enhanced by the refreshing and herbaceous flavours of Tanica No.2 Desert Lime & Thyme, all combined with juicy gems of sweet ripe fruit. It makes a fantastic low-booze summer cocktail for you to share.
This cocktail recipe serves eight, and each serve is equivalent to 0.5 standard drink.
Every bit as refreshing as a traditional Mojito, this lower-alcohol alternative replaces the rum with Tanica No.2 Desert Lime & Thyme and is topped up with the crisp and tropical notes of our Tempus Two Lighten Up Prosecco.
This cocktail recipe serves one and is equivalent to 1 standard drink.
Half fill a tall tumbler with ice cubes. Bruise the mint leaves by rubbing them between your fingers, before adding to the glass. Add the Tanica, lime juice and sugar syrup to the glass and stir. Slowly top up with the Prosecco and stir gently before serving.
Fancy up your basic breakfast Mimosa by adding a kick of flavour with Tanica No.1 Salted Plum & Ginger, a splash of colour with some grenadine and a sparkly finish with Tempus Two Lighten Up Prosecco.
This cocktail recipe serves one and is equivalent to 0.5 standard drink.
Pour Tanica and Prosecco into a Champagne flute. Pour in the orange juice and add a splash of grenadine. Garnish with a slice of fresh orange.
