Trees will be planted for every cocktail ordered at certain pubs this month
The brand is building on its commitment after 500,000 trees were planted
A spirit brand is to plant a tree for every cocktail ordered using one of its drinks this month. Sapling has committed to planting a tree for every Raspberry & Hibiscus vodka Summer Cocktail sold at participating locations this month.
Building on its existing "One Bottle, One Tree" initiative, which has already resulted in the planting of its 500,000th tree at Glastonbury, Sapling Spirits is now taking things a step further by planting a tree for every cocktail sold at Young's and Punch pubs.
The Sapling Raspberry and Hibiscus Spritz is available for £11 from selected Young's locations with the Sapling Raspberry and Apple Cooler available at 48 of Punch's Fireside Collection Sites.
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Trees will be planted for every cocktail ordered at certain pubs this month
Trees will be planted for every cocktail ordered at certain pubs this month The brand is building on its commitment after 500,000 trees were planted A spirit brand is to plant a tree for every cocktail ordered using one of its drinks this month. Sapling has committed to planting a tree for every Raspberry & Hibiscus vodka Summer Cocktail sold at participating locations this month. Building on its existing "One Bottle, One Tree" initiative, which has already resulted in the planting of its 500,000th tree at Glastonbury, Sapling Spirits is now taking things a step further by planting a tree for every cocktail sold at Young's and Punch pubs. The Sapling Raspberry and Hibiscus Spritz is available for £11 from selected Young's locations with the Sapling Raspberry and Apple Cooler available at 48 of Punch's Fireside Collection Sites.
The Sun
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- The Sun
I tested supermarket pre-mixed martinis… flavour punch from tasty £6 winner nails classic cocktail & is great value too
SHAKEN or stirred? The martini is having another moment with demand for James Bond's favourite cocktail on the rise. Sales of pre-mixed canned martinis have risen by 200 per cent at posh department store Selfridges over the past year, while bars in the capital have also seen an uptick in orders. If you want to enjoy the glam drink without splashing out or going out, the supermarkets have you covered. Here, drinks expert Helena Nicklin, above, rates them out of five. The Infusionist Passion Fruit Martini 70cl, £7.49, Aldi, 10% ABV ALDI'S famous Infusionist range covers a lot of bases in the pre-mixed cocktail department and this is a terrific, well-priced, ready-to-sip tipple. The vibrant, exotic and super-sweet cocktail formerly known as the Porn Star Martini — served with a shot of prosecco on the side in cocktail bars — will never be everyone's cup of seriously sugary tea, but the key to a good one is balance. With its punchy passion fruit, refreshingly balanced citrus and impressively boozy ABV, the Infusionist offering feels and drinks like the real deal. If it all gets a bit much, a small serving of Prosecco on the side, just as a mixologist would do on a night out, will dilute the tang nicely. 4/5 Passion Fruit Martini 75cl, £6, Morrisons, 8% ABV BRAND new to the Morrisons range, with mega shelf appeal thanks to its large, eye-catching purple packaging that has real party vibes, is this tasty tipple. And the great news is that as well as being cork-poppingly glam, it also really packs a real flavour punch. At 8 per cent ABV, the buzz is good and the passion fruit and lime is searingly tart and tangy, as it would be in a bar. The gold foil and cork make this feel like a real 'occasion drink' and it offers super value for the amount you get so would be great for a party or having friends over. It nails the classic cocktail stylistically, though it will always be too sweet for some. 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