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NIO Cocktails debuts café range
Ready-to-drink (RTD) brand NIO Cocktails has launched four drinks inspired by Italian coffee culture.
The cocktails are a Cold Brew Negroni, Revolver, Tea Martini, and Manhat-tea.
The brand’s mixologist, Patrick Pistolesi, said: “This cocktail [range] unites two essential Italian rituals in one: the all-important daily coffee and the iconic aperitivo brought together in one glass.
“All around the world, coffee cocktail connoisseurs are on the increase and the combination of coffee with a classic cocktail really elevates it to bestseller status.”
The Cold Brew Negroni (23.3% ABV) is made with Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Cocchi Storico Vermouth Di Torino and Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur.
The Revolver, which Pistolesi said highlighted how “coffee and chocolate are closely aligned flavours”, features Bulleit Bourbon, Bols Crème de Cacao Brown, Mr Black Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur and Angostura Aromatic Bitters. It has an ABV of 28.8%.
“The Tea Martini attracts tea lovers all over the world, with its blend of sophistication and classic familiarity,” he continued. “A step up from the Tea Sour, the Martini cocktail gives an extra kick with vodka and tea liqueur, making it a crisp and tangy taste sensation.” The brand’s version has an ABV of 28.8% and includes Ketel One vodka, T+ Tea Liqueur, sugar syrup and citric acid.
The final cocktail is a riff on a Manhattan, which Pistolesi said was “one of those classic whisky cocktails that always calls to mind the buzz of New York”. The Manhat-tea features Bulleit Bourbon, T+ Tea Liqueur, Cocchi vermouths and Angostura Aromatic Bitters. The cocktail has an ABV of 30.2% ABV.
“The spiciness of Bulleit Bourbon gives its typical American character while the two famous Italian Cocchi vermouths and tea liqueur turn out a cocktail with a great international flair,” he added.
The cocktails come in 100ml packs and are available in boxes of three, six or nine for £19.50 (US$24), £39 (US$48), or £55 (US$68), respectively.
NIO added to its core range last year, bringing its signature offering to 28 RTD cocktails, including three alcohol-free alternatives.