04 Aug 2022
Indulge in top tipples hand-crafted in Devonshire's orchards, distilleries and vineyards, including refreshing bubblies, rich ciders, local wines, chocolatey coffees and sophisticated spirits.
Luscombe Strawberry Bubbly
Blended in Buckfastleigh using Dartmoor spring water
One for popping in a picnic hamper or packing as a seaside refresher, this new bubbly from Luscombe brims with a blend of the finest organic strawberries, organic Sicilian lemons, Madagascan vanilla and soft Dartmoor spring water. Free from additives and nasties, Luscombe was recently awarded a Royal Warrant, a sure sign of Devon quality. Keep a bottle on ice to enjoy in the Devon sunshine.
Buy now - £21.30 - luscombe.co.uk/products/strawberry-bubbly
Sandridge Barton - Sharpham 'Summer Sparkling' 2020
Grapes grown and crushed on the edge of the River Dart
Looking to add some Devonian sparkle to an al fresco lunch with friends? This delicious sparkling rosé, packed with delicate red berry, crunchy red apple and pink grapefruit characters, will do nicely, thank you! Or, should you be visiting the locale, go one better and swing by the award-winning winery's new location at Sandridge Barton on the edge of the River Dart in the stunning South Hams. Here you can enjoy a tour of the vineyard, new state-of-the-art winery and visitor centre, followed by a slap-up, locally-sourced lunch at Circa, their new sustainable eatery.
Buy now - £22.00 - sandridgebarton.com
Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'
Distilled in Salcombe, in 'Provident', Salcombe Distilling Co.'s 450 litre copper pot still
Since its launch in 2016, Salcombe Gin's 'Start Point' has become one of the most internationally recognised gins. It's distilled in Salcombe Distilling Co.'s waterfront distillery on Island Street, Salcombe; one of the world's only distilleries directly accessible by boat. The signature flavour is inspired by the voyages of the Salcombe Fruit Schooners, which carried exotic goods, fruits and spices.
In the first year of sales, 'Start Point' won all the most prestigious prizes in the international world of spirits, including 'Gold' at the World Gin Awards and 'Double Gold' at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, known as the Oscars in the spirits world.
Buy now - £40.00*, 70cl - salcombegin.com
*Every UK 70cl bottle purchased helps protect and regenerate 2m² of seagrass by donating 40p to the Marine Conservation Society.
New London Light 'Midnight Sun'
Crafted and distilled in Salcombe
Whilst we make the most of the long summer days, why not cool down with a non-alcoholic tipple inspired by the wild Nordic regions where daylight ventures through the night. 'Midnight Sun' combines hand-picked seaberries and elderberries with the creative use of kelp and pine to give a new perspective on complex flavour combinations.
Buying a bottle of New London Light's three non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs helps to protect and regenerate 1m² of seagrass with *27p from every bottle sale being donated to the Marine Conservation Society. Did you know? This underwater plant can store up to 10 times more carbon than tropical rainforests.
Buy now - £27.50*, 70cl - newlondonlight.com
Hattiers 'Egremont' Premium Reserve Rum
Distilled in Mothecombe, South Hams
Devon daiquiri, madam? Give your cocktail a Caribbean spin with Hattiers Rum's Premium Reserve Rum, 'Egremont'. Sourced from the world's finest distillers and blended with pure soft water, fresh from the hills of Dartmoor. We love the stylish stripy packaging, and should you wish to enjoy your quaff where it's crafted, book in for a tour with founder Philip Everett-Lyons on the scenic Flete Estate at Mothecombe. He's sure to treat your tastebuds to a rum-bunctious tickling!
Buy now - £42.00, 70cl - hattiers.com
Devon Cove Vodka
Potatoes grown and harvested on a family farm in Hope Cove
Pop a bottle of Cove Vodka in your basket this summer; it's made from King Edward potatoes grown, harvested and fermented in fields overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the family farm at Hope Cove. We're talking lime and cream on the nose and sweet apple finish. It's also as low-calorie as alcohol can be, as the carbs in the potatoes don't translate, and, unlike much vodka on the market, it's grain-free so gluten-free, to boot.
Buy now - £39.50, 70cl - devoncove.co.uk
Sandford Orchards - 'Devon Red' Cider
Apples grown and pressed in the heart of Devon
Named for the colour of the county's distinctive red soils, and crafted with cider apples from local orchards, you can't get more Devon than this medium cider from Sandford. No surprise it's their number one best-seller, thanks to its light, pure taste, which hits the sweet spot of creamy, ripe apples with just a hint of refreshing sparkle. No artificial flavours are used in its making, just the best natural ingredients: pressed, fermented and aged slowly in the UK's oldest working cider mill.
Buy now - Case of 12 bottles, £27.50 / Case of 24 330ml cans, £35.00 - sandfordorchards.co.uk
Salcombe Brewery Co. 'Shingle Bay'
Brewed just outside of Salcombe
When Salcombe Brewery was bought in 2016 by current owners John and Gerry Tiner, it was John's favourite Devon drink, 'Shingle Bay', a fruity golden ale, that clinched the deal. One of five in their core range of tasty heritage beers, Shingle Bay has since been joined by their Discovery range of lager, pale ale, porter, cider and Salcombe Pilsner which has just snaffled a Gold in the Taste of the West Awards 2022. Locals love it, and so will you.
Buy now - Pack of 12, £24.00 - salcombebrewery.com
Boo Chi Kombucha 'Fresh Mint to Revive'
Brewed in the heart of the Devon countryside
Boo Chi Kombucha is brewed in small batches creating a truly authentic kombucha meaning it's packed full of acetic acids, organic acids, enzymes, vitamins b6, b12 and c. Using only the freshest organic and locally sourced ingredients to flavour their original kombucha.
Boo Chi Kombucha range offers six Kombuchas including 'Fresh Mint to Revive'. Boo Chi's mint flavoured kombucha is infused with the calming and soothing super herb fresh mint. It cuts through the acidity of the kombucha to give it a slightly sweet, bright, extremely refreshing taste leaving you wanting more. This incredible leaf is high in antioxidants and great for the tummy.
Buy now - £38.00, pack of 12, 250ml bottles - boochi.co.uk
Wickhams - Huxbear Classic Sparkling 2018
Grapes grown and crushed in the Teign Valley
If it's grapes grown on the south-facing slopes of sunny Devon you're after, let Dan Farrell-Wright of online wine merchant, Wickhams, be your sommelier. More than 25% of the wines he curates are English, including many from Devon and the south west. Recently named Specialist Merchant of the Year England 2022 at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Merchant Awards. According to Dan, this Classic Sparkling 2018 from Huxbear Vineyard in the leafy Teign Valley is “as good as anything you'll get from the Champagne region - and at a great price.” It's also something of a Devonshire secret, so get in fast before everyone else discovers it!
Buy now - £25.54 for one bottle or £22.99 for any mix of six bottles - Wickhamwine.co.uk
Owens Coffee 'Bantham'
Organic and Fairtrade coffee, sustainably sourced and roasted in South Devon
Dreaming of the coast? Now you can bring the Devon seaside to your morning routine. Owens' award-winning 'Bantham' is one of their delicious five house blends and is named after Bantham beach, renowned as one of the best surfing beaches in the region. This smooth and chocolatey blend is a medium roasted blend of Arabica coffee beans from South America and Indonesia. It's ideal for espresso and filter as whole beans, perfect for cafetière and filter as medium ground and it's also available as fine ground for espresso. Owens Coffee will deliver its pouches of organic and Fairtrade coffee, anywhere in the UK.
Top tip - if you're brewing Owens Coffee in a cafetiére, add 15g medium ground coffee per 250ml cup of boiled water and leave it to brew for 4 minutes.
Buy now - £6.50 for 200g / £23.00 for 1kg (or subscribe & save 10%) - owenscoffee.com
Devonia Spring Water
Bottled at source from an ancient spring near Beesands in the South Hams
Devonia supplies delicious still and sparkling natural Devon spring water to hotels, cafes, restaurants, weddings and private events across the region. What makes Devonia unique is that they reuse their glass bottles time and time again, collecting the bottles from their environmentally-conscious customers at the same time as delivering newly filled ones. They then carefully wash and reuse them to ensure their impact on the environment is as low as possible.
Visiting Devon? Here's a few of the places to enjoy Devonia: Burgh Island Hotel (Bigbury), Hotel Endsleigh (Tavistock), Salcombe Harbour Hotel, South Sands Hotel & Restaurant (Salcombe), The Three Crowns Hotel (Chagford), The Bedford Hotel (Tavistock) and The Angel (Dartmouth). In addition, Devonia supplies a handful of spirit producers with its soft natural spring water including Hattiers Rum and Devon Cove. devoniawater.co.uk
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Delightful Devon Cocktails
Luscombe 'Summer Blush'
The epitome of an English summer, Luscombe's quintessential Strawberry Bubbly balances the finest organic strawberries with organic Sicilian lemons, Madagascan vanilla and soft Dartmoor spring water to create a lightly sparkling drink. Blend with your favourite gin to create the perfect tipple to welcome the summer in. luscombe.co.uk/blogs/news/summer-blush-strawberry-bubbly-with-gin
Ingredients
- 50ml Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'
- A generous glug of Strawberry Bubbly
- Luscombe Devon Tonic Water
- 1 Lime
- Handful of strawberries
- Sprig of mint
Method
- Fill your glass with 50ml of Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'
- Add a generous glug of Strawberry Bubbly
- Top with Luscombe Devon Tonic Water and a squeeze of lime
- Garnish with a couple of fresh strawberries and a sprig of mint
Alternative, keep it simple - chill a flute glass and add a single strawberry for a more luxurious tasting experience.
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Salcombe Gin 'Start Point & Tonic'
For a simply delicious summer drink, try Salcombe Gin's signature serve 'Start Point & Tonic' featuring their multi-award winning flagship gin. www.salcombegin.com/mixology/start-point-and-tonic
Ingredients
- 50ml Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'
- 150ml Premium Indian tonic water
- A slice of red grapefruit
- Lots of ice
Method
- Place plenty of ice in a Copa glass
- Add a double measure of Salcombe Gin 'Start Point'
- Add 150ml of Fever-Tree Premium Indian tonic water
- Garnish with a slice of red grapefruit
- Gently stir and serve
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New London Light 'Seaberry Martini'
This non-alcoholic, low waste, low carbon footprint cocktail combines 'Midnight Sun' with coastal ingredients foraged close to our waterside distillery, including Alexanders seeds and Dandelion flowers. Crafted by one of our distillers Chris, you can discover this exclusively sustainable serve for a limited time at our Salcombe bar.
Ingredients
- 50ml (1.7 fl oz) New London Light 'Midnight Sun'
- 25ml (0.8 fl oz) Homemade Alexanders seeds and Seaberry shrub
- 20ml (0.7 fl oz) Homemade Dandelion Honey
- 15ml (0.6 fl oz) Lemon juice or citrus stock
Method
To make, shake all ingredients with ice, double strain into a chilled Martini glass and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
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Hattiers Rum 'Classic Daiquiri'
Try Hattiers Rum's classic rum cocktail, 'Classic Daiquiri'. When it comes to cocktails Hattiers value the tradition and simplicity of the art above all else. That's why they like to stick to a classic daiquiri recipe using their Egremont Premium Reserve Rum and just two other ingredients. However, if you wish to add some strawberries, pineapple or even passion fruit to the mix, they won't hold it against you. www.hattiers.com/hattiers-daiquiri
Ingredients
- 60ml Hattiers 'Egremont' Premium Reserve Rum
- 30ml juice of lime
- 15ml sugar syrup
- 1 lime wedge for garnish
Method
- Add all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker
- Shake vigorously
- Strain into a pre-chilled coupe glass
- Garnish with the wedge of lime
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Cove Vodka x Burgh Island 'Mint Condition'
Try Burgh Island x Cove Vodka's cocktail, 'Mint Condition'. If you're lucky enough to stay or dine at the Agatha Christie hotel, you'll be able to enjoy this citrusy and refreshing cocktail whilst overlooking Bigbury Beach. If you're at home, you'll take pleasure in making this cocktail and reminiscing of Devon beach holidays. www.devoncove.co.uk/cocktails/the-mint-condition/
Ingredients
- 6 blackberries
- Fresh mint
- 15ml lemon juice
- 50ml Cove Vodka
- Dash of soda or lemonade
- Wedge of lime
Method
- Crush 3 blackberries and 5 fresh mint leaves to a cocktail shaker
- Add 15ml of lemon juice, 50ml of Cove Vodka and plenty of ice
- Shake! Strain into a tall glass filled with ice and top up with soda or lemonade. Garnish with blackberries, mint and lime
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Sandford Orchard 'Apple Cider Mimosa'
A refreshing punch for a summer's day, the fruit cider punch cocktail is sweet and satisfying. You can use any cider for this, apple or other fruits. Sandford Orchards love it with their Berry Lane Raspberry Cider or the Devon Dry. www.sandfordorchards.co.uk/blog/summer-cider-cocktails-top-5-cider-cocktail-recipes/
Ingredients
- Fresh apple – cut into slices
- Cider of your choice
- Pear juice
- Vodka
- Ginger ale
Method
- Combine all ingredients and stir well
- Place apple slices in a pitcher
- Serve over ice
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Boo Chi 'Boojito'
Try a 'Boojito', Boo Chi's take on a classic Mojito. This refreshing minty cocktail is one of their signature favourites and the best part is it still has the natural benefits of their kombucha.
Ingredients
- Boo Chi Kombucha, Fresh Mint to Revive 250ml
- 50ml Hattiers 'Eminence' Blended Aged White Rum
- Handful of Mint
- Fresh Limes
- Ice
Method
- Add the mint leaves and the fresh lime to a high ball glass, before adding a handful of ice.
- Measure and pour 50ml of Hattiers white rum into the glass, stirring with a long-handled spoon.
- Top up with Fresh Mint kombucha, garnish with mint and serve.
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Wickhams x Devon Cove 'Cove Royale'
Wickhams x Devon Cove's 'Cove Royale'. Just add 25ml of Cove Damson Liqueur to your chilled flute glass and top up with Huxbear Classic Sparkling to create a tipple that's perfect for a romantic summer evening or special occasion. Garnish with a blackberry or raspberry. www.devoncove.co.uk/cocktails/cove-royal/
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The Ultimate Devon Drinks Experiences
Salcombe Distilling Co. Gin School (Experience for one person, £110, or £160 for two people)
Take charge of a beautiful mini copper pot still to develop and distil your very own 70cl bottle of gin. Create your gin recipe by choosing from an extensive range of citrus, herbal, floral and spice botanicals or get imaginative and experiment by bringing your own. During distillation, you will sample and name your unique creation before bottling your gin and placing it in a presentation box with a personalised bottle label. For more information or to book visit www.salcombegin.com.
A Brewery Tour at Salcombe Brewery Co. (£20pp including tour and tastings)
Salcombe Brewery Co.'s award-winning beers are available nationwide in pubs and hospitality venues as well as retail outlets. A visit to the brewery for a tour is the perfect opportunity to learn more about their ales, how they are created and, of course, how they taste! The ninety minute brewery tours start with a welcome drink in the taproom, followed by a tour of the brewhouse and the chance to grill the experts on any beer-related topics. The tour ends in the taproom, where visitors will enjoy a flight of Salcombe beers. Brewery tours cost £20 and can be bought online at www.salcombebrewery.com.
Tour, Taste, Dine & Stay at Sandridge Barton Vineyard
In June 2022, Sandridge Barton, the home of Sharpham Wine, unveiled its brand new visitor centre, winery, restaurant and self-catering accommodation nestled in the South Devon countryside on the east bank of the River Dart. Created within the traditional buildings of historic Lower Well Farm, the site has an exceptional location overlooking the surrounding countryside, including a spring-fed tributary leading to the River Dart nearby. Call in for a range of experiences including guided and self-guided tastings, walking trails through the estate and vineyards plus the opportunity to enjoy wines by the glass in the gallery bar or lunch in the on-site restaurant – Circa at Sandridge Barton – or outdoors on the sun terraces. The winery shop stocks the full range of wines as well as Sharpham Cheeses and other local produce to take home. For more details visit www.sandridgebarton.com.
Hattiers Rum Tour & Tasting (£20pp including tour and tastings)
Accompanied by the founder as your guide, explore the Blending Room, learn about the impact of oak and cask aging on the component rums, plus the benefit of tropical maturation. Take a deep dive into Hattiers Rum and discover where they source their rums from, and how they blend their multi international award-winning Rum and enjoy a hosted tasting. For tour dates and bookings visit www.hattiers.com.
A Masterclass or Brewing Experience at Owens Coffee (£95pp)
Owens Coffee is a roastery based in Ivybridge, South Devon in a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facility, which has been built with a focus on sustainable construction and energy. Its complete range of certified organic Fairtrade coffee is available in whole bean or ground format and can be bought directly from the roastery shop. They also host coffee masterclasses and coffee tasting and brewing experiences including a 'Home Barista Masterclass' (£95) and a 'Coffee Tasting & Brewing Experience' (£95). For more information visit www.owenscoffee.com.
WSET at Darts Farm with South West Wine School
South West Wine School was founded by Jonathan and Hayley Reynolds to provide first rate wine education across the region and brings together the best wine educators in the South West. Join them for a Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 or Level 2 course at Darts Farm. For more information visit www.southwestwineschool.co.uk.
Boo Chi Organic Kombucha Masterclass (£45pp)
Learn to brew your very own lifetime supply of organic kombucha with Boo Chi Kombucha. Their one and half-hour masterclass at their micro-brewery in Seale Hayne will teach you everything you need to know about the art of fermentation and the secrets of the SCOBY and you will make your very own kombucha to take home with you. For more information and to book your course visit www.boochi.co.uk.
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