Here Are Some Great Ways to Serve Wild Life Botanicals, Our Product Of The Month

Sparking a revolution in the world of low-and-no drinks, Wild Life Botanicals is an innovative brand of English Sparkling Wine that’s high in quality, high in health benefits, and ultra-low in alcohol.

Available in a Blush rosé and a Nude white edition, Wild Life provides luxury options for those seeking a non-alcoholic alternative to Champagne or Prosecco – and they’re indistinguishable from the real thing!

With an alcohol content of just 0.5%, Wild Life sparkling wines are classed as alcohol-free according to EU law. Despite this atypical ABV, they have cultivated a truly authentic bubbly expression that is celebrated by wine fanatics and experts alike, even winning the Janey Loves Platinum Award in 2020.

Wild Life Botanicals bottles

Not only are they committed to delivering premium taste, Wild Life Botanicals are also changing the game by providing Bubbles With Benefits. With the help of an expert naturopath and medical herbalist, Wild Life Botanicals infuse their wines with a wealth of revitalising vitamins, minerals, and active botanicals to ensure every sip boasts a generous dose of plant power.

Five core botanicals are used in Wild Life wines, chosen according to their unique health-giving properties:

Damask Rose – Potent anti-inflammatory properties, particularly beneficial for the heart and digestive system

Lemon Balm – A soothing herb for relieving anxiety, stress, and sleeplessness

Rosemary – Renowned antioxidant that boosts the immune system and stimulates blood circulation

Ashwagandha – An ancient medicinal herb that balances blood sugar and stress hormones while improving concentration and energy levels

Damiana – Mood-boosting stimulant with galvanising, aphrodisiacal qualities

To further support the body’s core functions, vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, B12, C, and Zinc are added. In fact, just one glass of Wild Life Botanicals Sparkling Wine delivers between 15% and 60% of your recommended daily intake!

If you’re intrigued as to how you can enjoy these remarkable clean wines, keep reading for a comprehensive guide on food pairing tips and delicious sparkling cocktail recipes.

 

Blush Sparkling Wine

Sparkling rosé wine

Rosé lovers rejoice – Wild Life’s Blush Sparkling Wine is an exquisite display of the crisp, fruity flavours you love and a nutritious, alcohol-free recipe your body will thank you for.

Meeting the palate with bursts of wild strawberry and red roses, Blush’s bubbles hold flavours of orchard apples, rooibos tea, lemon essence, and a hint of cream. A delicate frizzante bubbliness closes with a clean, dry finish, making for a refreshing and sophisticated sip.

 

Food Pairings For Wild Life Botanicals Blush

Dinner party and drinks

Blush Sparkling Wine is a fabulous addition to any meal or dinner party thanks to its versatile flavour profile and cleansing textures.

If you want to start your night right, serve your bottle of Blush alongside a charcuterie-style spread of prosciutto, smoked salmon, flatbreads, and soft cheeses like brie, camembert, and Roquefort.

The refined sweetness of this sparkling wine means that it pairs effortlessly with any number of savoury main courses but will be particularly impressive with robust yet summery meals such as Crab Linguine or a vegetarian Ratatouille.

To finish, sip as you enjoy a light fruit salad of peaches, raspberries, and mint leaves.

 

Cocktails

Sparkling rosé cocktails

 

Elderflower Spritzer

Suffused with floral perfumes and elegant fizz, an Elderflower Spritzer is the perfect fuss-free cocktail for garden parties and warm nights.

This drink is naturally extremely low in alcohol but can be made totally booze-free by swapping out the Elderflower Liqueur for some Elderflower Cordial.

You Will Need:

Make sure your sparkling wine is thoroughly chilled and pour it into a Champagne flute. Add the elderflower liqueur before topping off with your preferred amount of soda water.

 

Pink French 75

A French 75 is one of the most iconic Champagne cocktails in the world. By replacing this traditional ingredient with Blush Sparkling Wine you get a fun pink twist accompanied by added style and botanical goodness. If you’d prefer a mocktail, use Gordon’s Alcohol Free in place of a full-strength gin.

You Will Need:

  • 100ml Blush Sparkling Wine
  • 50ml Gin
  • 20ml Simple Syrup
  • 20ml Lemon Juice
  • Ice

Add the gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake well. Strain the gin mixture into a Champagne flute and top with Blush Sparkling Wine.

 

Fizzy Frosé

Frozen rosé (fondly known as frosé) is a lush iced cocktail that delivers intense summertime refreshment.

Some frosé recipes call for freezing your wine overnight or adding handfuls of ice, but these are going to seriously dull the taste of your drink. Instead, this super simple method can be prepared in minutes and is brimming with authentic fruit flavour thanks to one special ingredient: frozen strawberries.

You Will Need:

Serves 2

  • 300ml Blush Sparkling Wine
  • 150g Frozen Strawberries
  • Honey (optional)

Add the fruit and wine to a high-powered blender and blitz until completely smooth. Adjust the quantities of each ingredient to achieve your desired consistency and put in a drizzle of honey if you prefer a sweeter blend. Strain the mixture to remove any seeds and serve in cocktail glasses.

 

Nude Sparkling Wine

Sparkling white wine bottle

The Nude expression from Wild Life Botanicals is a sparkling white wine with unique refinement and sublime flavour. Bouquets of perfumed summer fruits meet with sharp citrus on this elegant palate, displaying tones of greengage, apricot, gooseberry, lime zest, and honeysuckle.

Wild Life’s abundance of botanicals is set against a cool mineral edge, carried perfectly on a stream of sparkling bubbles. Dry, crisp, and brilliantly versatile, Nude Sparkling Wine is the non-alcoholic bubbly you’ve been waiting for.

 

Food Pairings For Wild Life Botanicals Nude

White wine and food

With its bright flavour and invigorating fizz, Nude makes the perfect pre-dinner aperitif. To really get the appetite going, serve a glass with a selection of green olives and salted almonds.

As with all white wines, this bottle is a natural accompaniment to seafood and fresh vegetables. Pan-fried scallops or grilled asparagus with hollandaise sauce would be a delicious starter, even better when followed with a Salad Niçoise for mains.

This simple salad of fresh tuna, new potatoes, anchovies, green beans, and lettuce will be brilliantly uplifted by the tart citrus edge of Nude Sparkling Wine and can easily be made with halloumi or tofu for a meat-free alternative.

Wild Life Nude is also the ideal way to conclude a meal, sipped alongside lemon sorbet or fruit tartlets for a light finish.

 

Cocktails

Fruit punch cocktails

Kir Royale

Experience Wild Life Nude at its finest with a Kir Royale: a regal cocktail of Champagne and blackcurrant liqueur. Fashioning your Kir Royale with Nude sparkling wine means you get to indulge in the authentic flavour of this classic sip but with an ultra-low alcohol recipe.

You Will Need:

Simply pour yourself a chilled glass of sparkling wine and add a small dash of Creme de Cassis.

 

Aperol Spritz

Another effortless cocktail that’s steeped in style, enjoy a barely boozy Aperol Spritz with Wild Life Botanicals Nude. Aperol Aperitivo has an ABV of just 11%, so a small splash is ideal for moderate drinkers.

You Will Need:

  • 75ml Nude Sparkling Wine
  • 50ml Aperol Aperitivo
  • 25ml Soda Water
  • Ice
  • Orange Slice

Fill a large wine glass with the ice, sparkling wine, and Aperol. Add a dash of soda water, give it a quick stir, and garnish with a fresh orange slice.

 

Sparkling Wine Punch

The perfect cocktail for hosting large events, Sparkling Wine Punch puts everybody in the party mood. This recipe is wonderfully adaptable, so add your favourite fruit juices or garnishes and adjust the alcohol levels according to your tastes.

You Will Need:

  • 750ml Nude Sparkling Wine
  • 500ml Pineapple Juice
  • 500ml Soda Water
  • 200ml Vanilla Vodka
  • 1 Orange, sliced
  • 100g Strawberries, sliced
  • 30g Mint Leaves
  • Ice

This one’s easy to put together. Simply fill a large bowl with all your ingredients, give it a good stir, and serve up your delicious Sparkling Wine Punch with a ladle.

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