Lovely Summery Soft Drinks from Luscombe.
At this time of year, we all yearn to be on the beach. Or, at least in the countryside, in verdant fields lush with summer flowers. Picnics, barbeques and al-fresco suppers are the perfect way to relax. Summer drinks should reflect an English summer. I love sipping on Luscombe Wild Elderflower Bubbly – a classic English non-alcoholic drink that is just a mouthful of sunshine. With Luscombe though, there are so many more flavours to try.
How about Luscombe Damascene Rose Bubbly – it’s made with Damascene rose petals with Muscat grapes and Sicilian lemon juice. An excellent alternative to a Rosé wine, it’s gently fizzy and perfect served on its own as an aperitif or paired with canapés or seafood. It sounds grown-up and tastes utterly delicious.
I’m already a big fan of the Luscombe Sicilian Lemonade, a grown-up citrus burst that pairs beautifully with all kinds of summer dishes – and I particularly enjoy with tarragon chicken. I’ve got a large pot of Lemon Verbena which makes the idea garnish for a glass of this on ice – and fools everyone into thinking I’m enjoying a rather special cocktail.
There are more flavours of course – raspberry crush, rhubarb crush, two types of ginger beer (hot and cool), several different apple-juice based drinks, orange juice and St Clements. I’ve yet to find one I don’t like – and I’m still trying them myself. They make perfect mocktails with just a garnish or with one of those alcohol-free spirit drinks. And, they are all organic, vegan and gluten-free too.
Luscombe has been a farm since as early as 1087 and like many farms in the West Country, made cider on-site since the 12th century. Workers on the farm were paid in part in cider right up to the 1970s. The current owner Julian David rejuvenated Luscombe’s cider pressing heritage to such an extent that in 1983 Luscombe cider earned first prize and the Reserve Champion Award at the Devon County Show. But it was the return of Julian’s sone Gabriel from Sicily that marked the start of the production of classic English soft drinks and juices from organic ingredients. Making drinks free from concentrates, additives, preservatives, colourings, artificial flavourings or enhancers, Gabriel won a number of awards and now distributes to more than 12 countries, producing in excess of 9.5 million bottles a year!
I’ve always loved Luscombe drinks but as I don’t drive I rely on picking up the occasional bottle when I’m shopping. Now, I’m thrilled to discover their new online shop which offers free delivery! It’s perfect for me, especially as they also now produce a range of tonics and mixers that I’m planning to use for cocktails!
I’m sure every London-Unattached reader would love to try some of their drinks and I’m delighted that Luscombe has offered a mixed selection of 12 bottles of their drinks which would retail for just over £20. All you need to do if you’d like a chance to win, is follow the Rafflecopter through, remembering to answer the mandatory question.
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Sicilian Lemon – with gin and crushed ice
Sicilian Lemon with ice & gin sounds wonderful
The lemonade. Served in a tall glass with ice cubes.
Wild Elderflower Bubbly sounds like a great alternative to prosecco when I don’t want to have alcohol.
Sicilian Lemon with ice sounds wonderful
Sicilian Lemonade would be perfect on a hot day
The Elderflower Tonic would really complement my home-made rhubarb and cherry vodka over ice of course.
Wild Elderflower Bubbly, Serve it on it’s own, as is, lovely taste.
I am a massive fan of lemon drinks so I love the sound of the Luscombe Sicilian Lemonade, and I would just serve it as is, but ice cold!
The Sicilian Lemonade with tons of ice!
Wild elderberry bubbly would be my drink of choice I would serve it chilled on its own, so refreshing
They all look so delicious!! Sicilian Lemon in particular 🍋
Hot ginger beer – just by itself
Sicilian lemon 🍋 and I’d try it with lemon gin and a slice of lemon – go all out!!
Both me and my hubby love the vanilla one but always struggle to find it anywhere. My mother in law used to sell it in her cafe in Devon but couldn’t get it anymore. Ever since then we have been totally hooked! We would serve it with ice and if we feel extra naughty some clotted cream ice cream on top! 👌❤
Has to be the cool ginger beer, served with ice and a slice of lemon
I would have the Sicilian Lemonade, just with lots of ice!
If i was feeling very indulgent, then it would have to be Malibu with the St Clements mixed with the Sicilian lemonade served in a tall glass over ice. Lovely!
Raspberry crush
The Sicilian Lemonade would be refreshing with loads of crushed ice and a sprig of mint. It would give me some much needed rejuvenation.
Sicilian Lemonade served with ice, a crushed sprig of mint and a slice of lemon sounds perfect to me!
Sicilian Lemonade sounds epic
Damascene Rose Bubbly chilled with a strawberry garnish – served in the garden on a warm summer’s day,.
The Sicilian Lemonade with ice
Sicilian Lemonade sounds great I’d have it just with some ice on it’s own! Or mix it with some gin 🙂
Rhubarb crush and topped up with prosecco and a sprig of rhubarb! Rhubarb Bellini crush.With crushed ice or ice cube?
The lemonade and I’d serve with ice.
Rhubarb Crush sounds like a perfect accompaniment to a traditional Gin and tonic!
I love the sound of the Rhubarb Crush. I would serve with ice and fruit. x
Sicilian Lemonade over ice
The raspberry crush sounds amazing. I think it’s a drink for all the family. Id love to serve it out in garden on a warm afternoon. Fingers crossed for the win and for the warm afternoon! 😁
Sicilian Lemonade served over ice
St Clements served with ice and a slice each of orange and lemon
The sparkling cherry fruit water sounds delicious just as it comes!
the Sicilian Lemonade is right up my street, served over ice and drunk in the sunshine
Hot Ginger Beer sounds lovely. I adore ginger beer and would add it to vodka for a delicious Moscow Mule 🙂
The Rhubarb Crush Sounds delicious and I would swerve with ice and chopped fruit
The Rhubarb Crush really appeals to me and i would serve it with ice
The Damascene Rose Bubbly sounds like a perfect mixer for gin. I’d serve it in a copa glass with a few rose petals scattered on top.
the Hot Ginger Beer sounds lovely, and I’d just serve it by itself, chilled
Sparkling Sour Cherry Water with a bit of lime ice cube
Sicilian Lemonade would be perfect on a hot day like today served with lots of ice and a slice of lemon!
Sicilian Lemonade with lots of ice as I love lemonade
Rhubarb crush sounds lovely with lots of ice x
Would love some Sicilian Lemonade over ice with a bit of mint thrown in it. Sounds so refreshing!
I always have the Sicilian Lemonade. It’s lovely and refreshing when you’re out and about on a warm day.
The Sicilian Lemon looks refreshing!
I think I would like to try the clementine in a breakfast martini – Sunday special ! Or the rhubarb with gin……for Friday Fun. Actually, being totally frank, I would love to try them all!
The Rhubarb Crush served over ice, with a little splash of white rum in, sounds wonderful.
Rhubarb crush with ice
The raspberry crush topped with ice sounds perfect.
Siciliam Lemonade served chilled with nothing added. Very refreshing
Sicilian Lemon – with just ice.
The apple and apricot juice sounds amazing. I’d drink it poured over ice and sat in the garden.
The Sicilian Lemon sounds lovely – I’d have it as it is, with a slice of orange!
I would go for rhubarb crush in a cocktail!
Wild elderflower bubbly – I would serve it chilled
Cool ginger beer with a slice of home made salted caramel cheesecake!
the Hot Ginger Beer over crushed ice with a slice of lime
Elderflower, gin, ice…lovely!
Wild Elderflower bubbly with some gin and ice!
Raspberry Crush – With some ice out in the sun!
Wild Elderflower Bubble mixed with red grape juice would be delicious for a hot summer day!
Rhubarb crush just as it comes would be lovely
Raspberry crush with lots of ice on a hot summers day
Raspberry crush would be nice with some mint I love a raspberry möjito haha
Wild Elderflower bubbly with mint and ice – lush!
The raspberry crush with a gin .
Wild Elderflower Bubbly would be lovely with loads of ice, with or without gin!
Sicilian Lemon which I would serve with ice.
raspberry crush with ice
The Sicilian lemonade, I think it would be perfect just served over ice with a lemon slice
Sicilian Lemonade – ice cold
Wild elderflower sounds lovely
The Sicillian Lemonade,over ice.
The Rhubarb Crush appeals the most to me. As a drink, I would have it served on its own but with some of my homemade apple and rhubarb crumble.
The Wild Elderflower Bubbly sounds amazing, and I’d serve it on its own, chilled.
Hot ginger beer with a bit of rum
I have to agree with Bryan, I’d love to try the Sicilian Lemonade with my Rock Rose gin
Sicilian Lemonade with a gin
hot ginger beer
Sicilian lemon with ice and mint
Elderflower and gin, with ice and a slice for me x
I would have the Sicilian Lemonade with my gin