Wild Idol and The Ivy Collection have joined forces this festive season to celebrate The Art of Togetherness, a collaboration that brings naturally alcohol-free sparkle to the pleasures of gathering around the table.
The partnership covers occasions from leisurely festive breakfasts to evenings with friends. It pairs The Ivy’s seasonal dining with two wines from Wild Idol: Sparkling White and Sparkling Rosé. According to the release, both are hand-crafted by expert winemakers for celebrations without compromise.
A new festive serve
At the centre of the collaboration is a new drink created by The Ivy’s mixologists. Named Santa’s Kir, it is an alcohol-free serve that combines Wild Idol with Tanqueray 0.0%, apple, elderflower and blackcurrant.
Santa’s Kir is available on both the festive and à la carte menus. Guests can order it whether they are booking a seasonal meal or choosing from the main menu.
The drink takes its cue from the kir, which is usually made with wine and blackcurrant. Here the blackcurrant is joined by apple and elderflower, with Wild Idol and Tanqueray 0.0% taking the place of alcoholic ingredients.
Breakfast and by the glass
The new serve joins an alcohol-free breakfast Mimosa, which also forms part of the collaboration. Alongside the two mixed drinks, Wild Idol is being served by the glass across The Ivy’s breakfast and à la carte offering.
Guests can therefore choose Wild Idol at the start of the day with a festive breakfast, or later with friends over dinner. That spread across the day fits the theme of togetherness that runs through the partnership.
Alcohol-free options at the table
The collaboration places naturally alcohol-free sparkling wine alongside The Ivy’s seasonal food. Guests choosing not to drink alcohol can still raise a glass of something sparkling during festive gatherings, whether that is a Sparkling White, a Sparkling Rosé, a Mimosa at breakfast or a Santa’s Kir later in the day.
Readers looking for more ideas can browse our guide to the best non-alcoholic drinks in the UK, which covers a range of options for those cutting back or avoiding alcohol altogether.
The Ivy’s festive drinks menu can be explored on The Ivy Collection’s website. Wild Idol is led by chief executive Paul Beavis.
Details and image via Wild Idol.
