Before I start, I’ll just say I did not receive any reward for posting this. When it’s coming up to Christmas time, lots of us often look for inspiration and something different from the regular Martini, Manhattan, Mojito or many more of the oldies.
I’d received a press release from Aloha 65, and learned that it was created by a British barman, at his Florida beach bar, and created to lure in surfers looking to wind down after riding the waves. It started off as homemade gifts, but became a crowd pleaser, a unique sundowner to put a smile on the faces of tired paddleboarders. Some quick facts below and a couple of recipes shared by Aloha 65.
Vegan Friendly
What’s in it?
Beautifully and naturally crafted, Aloha 65 is vegan and made only from fresh ingredients and has no added colourants. It’s an all-natural, 27% ABV spirit drink made from just six botanicals including pineapple, ginger, and a kick of scotch bonnet chilli. Aloha 65’s ‘Sun on a Beach’ hot sauce is made from the same ingredients (minus the alcohol, of course), and their spicy pineapple ‘detonators’ use just two of Spirit of Aloha 65’s main ingredients, pineapple and chilli, and well… boom!
The Alohan spirit
‘Aloha’ isn’t just a friendly greeting, it’s a way of life. It puts a smile on your face. Alohans, as we like to call them, live each moment to the full and always bring their A-Game, but with respect for others and their environment. Aloha 65 is a proud supporter of Ocean Generation.
Recipes
Aloha 65 Holiday Cocktail
Ingredients
- 50 ml Aloha 65
- Tomato Juice
- Half Lemon (Juice Only)
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Aloha Hot Sauce
- Stick Celery
- 1 Pinch Celery Salt
- 1 Pinch Black Pepper
- Ice
- Lemon and Celery to Garnish
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add Aloha 65.
- Add Lemon Juice and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
- Top up with tomato juice.
- Stir using a celery stick.
- Season with celery, salt, pepper and a dash or Aloha Hot Sauce
Nutrition
Festive Punch (Serves 10)
Ingredients
- 500 ml Aloha 65
- 500 ml Brandy
- 1.5 litres Apple Juice
- 100 ml Orange Juice
- 2-3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Apple (Sliced)
- 1 Orange (Sliced)
Instructions
- Fill a jug with ice.
- Combine the Aloha and brandy with the apple juice in the jug.
- Add cinnamon sticks and a slice of apple and orange.
Available to buy at aloha65.com and on Amazon
