Grove 42 Alcohol-Free Spirit

Representing the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip was launched by creator Ben Branson. Inspired by The Art of Distillation – a book written in 1651 on distilled non-alcoholic remedies – Ben replicated the processes using small copper stills.

On a mission to solve the what-to-drink-when-you’re-not-drinking-alcohol dilemma, Seedlip simulates the experience of drinking alcohol via a complex botanical flavour profile that marries astoundingly well with tonic water.

The third drink from the brand, Seedlip Grove 42 is a zest and citrusy blend of copper-pot distillates, including orange, blood orange, mandarin, lemon, ginger and lemongrass. It’s crafted in a similar manner to a gin, just without the alcohol – and no added sugar or sweeteners. Seedlip Grove 42 can be served over ice in a 1:2 or 1:3 ratio with a range of mixers, and its peppery citrus fruit works particularly well with straight tonic and a twist of orange peel. Don’t forget to squeeze those oils over the glass before dropping the orange peel in. The ‘42’ in the name comes from 1542, the first time ‘orange’ was used to name the colour. All-in-all, Grove 42 is a great one to squirrel away for Dry January, Sober October, detoxing or any day that you’re the designated driver. Seedlip is already in 100 Michelin-star restaurants, shouldn’t it be in your collection?