Virgin Atlantic introduces low- and no-alcohol cocktails
Red Sky at Night (Image copyright Virgin Atlantic)
Virgin Atlantic is appealing to teetotalers and those looking to cut back on the booze with its new low- and no-alcohol cocktail menu.
A world first, the exclusive menu was created through a partnership with non-alcoholic distiller Seedlip and Australian quaffing vermouth Regal Rogue.
The new selections will be available in the airline's Economy, Premium and Upper Class cabins. A variety of beverages that appeal to those looking to eliminate or reduce their alcohol intake will be featured, including:
Alcohol-free options
Red Sky at Night: Seedlip Spice, Fever-Tree Indian tonic, lemon slice
Shepherd's Delight: Seedlip Spice, Fever-Tree ginger ale, lemon slice
Low-alcohol options
The Bold Mule: Regal Rogue Bold Red vermouth, Fever-Tree ginger ale, lemon
The Bold Spritz: Regal Rogue Bold Red vermouth, soda, lemon
Mark Murphy, food and beverage manager at Virgin Atlantic, said in a statement from the airline: “With the global trend of no- and low-alcohol cocktails, Seedlip and Regal Rogue are the perfect partners to bring this option to our customers. There’s a big focus across the airline industry on reducing the amount of alcohol consumed in flight, and we’re delighted to be leading the way by offering our customers across all cabins a selection of zero and low alcohol alternatives.”
“Virgin Atlantic is renowned for its world-class cocktail offering and we’re so proud to be part of it," Ben Branson, Founder of Seedlip, added. "As a brand we champion inclusivity, flavor and experience over ABV and so we look forward to bringing an exclusive selection of Nolo® cocktails to guests when they’re traveling.”
Shepherd's Delight (Image copyright Virgin Atlantic)
