ALCONOT™ premium alcohol-free beverages are the perfect food pairing for any meal. Our multi-award-winning flavours offer refreshing combinations to suit any palate. Explore the meal and cocktail ideas below to inspire your dining experiences.
Classic Serving Suggestions
For the perfect cocktail or long drink, pair ALCONOT™ with premium Fever Tree tonics, sodas, or lemonades. Garnish creatively with cucumber, lemon, mint, or rosemary.
A bold move away from traditional wine pairings is to experiment with classic cocktails using the refreshing ALCONOT™ Signature Blend. Its clean flavour makes the perfect blank canvas to bring out the mixologist in you.
Cocktail Idea – A Refreshing Classic
- Tall Glass (500ml)
- 5–6 cubes of ice
- 1:2 ratio – up to 100ml ALCONOT® Signature Blend + up to 200ml Fever Tree Italian Blood Orange Soda, Mediterranean Light or Aromatic Tonic, or carbonated water
- Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber or lemon
- Stir gently to retain the fizz
General Pairing Tips
- Complementary Flavors: Match dish intensity with the beverage. Lighter dishes pair well with citrusy blends, richer dishes with spiced or bitter blends.
- Balance: Use contrasting flavors to elevate both dish and drink. For example, pair a bitter beverage with sweet or creamy foods.
- Seasonality: Align seasonal ingredients with the beverage profile for fresh, harmonious pairings.
Vegan Meal Ideas
Light and Refreshing Pairings
- Appetisers: Citrus-marinated olives, light salad with lemon vinaigrette, or fresh spring rolls with tangy tamarind dipping sauce.
- Mains: Grilled seafood alternatives with herb and lemon dressing; lemon-herb infused vegan chicken; citrus quinoa; lemon-soaked asparagus; or garlicky grilled aubergine with citrus juice.
- Desserts: Lemon sorbet, ALCONOT® ice shavings with lemon juice, or lemon cake with vanilla vegan ice cream.
Spiced or Warm Botanical Pairings
- Appetisers: Spiced cashews/peanuts (allergy caution), sweet potato chips with lemon and chaat masala, or pumpkin soup with a squeeze of lemon.
- Mains: Moroccan-style vegetable tagine with dried fruits; Indian-style mild vegetable curry with chickpeas, carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes; or roasted vegetables with cumin and parsley.
- Desserts: Lightly spiced lemon cheesecake, spiced apple crumble with vegan ice cream, or custard.
Bold and Bitter Pairings
- Appetisers: Vegan charcuterie boards with pickled vegetables and mustard, artichoke hearts, hummus, or bitter greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
- Mains: Grilled aubergine steaks or portobello mushrooms, tomato-based pasta, eggplant parmesan, or tofu with dark chocolate mole sauce.
- Desserts: Dark chocolate truffles or vegan lemon-espresso panna cotta.
