Solstice Bloom – A Feel-Good Fizz with Benefits

We believe drinks should feel like rituals — a little bit elegant, a little bit sensory, and a lot more nourishing than your average fizz. The Solstice Bloom is a light, sensory-led spritz made with slow-steeped jasmine green tea and award-winning English cuvée. It’s a quieter kind of cocktail – where quality ingredients, gentle botanicals, and a touch of sparkle come together to lift your mood and your wellness game.

And yes, it’s delicious. But it’s also packed with subtle health benefits. Read on — you’ll see what we mean.

Why This Drink Feels Good

Let’s be honest – most cocktails are high on sugar, low on grace. But this? This is different. The Solstice Bloom is designed to be sipped slowly, made mindfully, and shared in good company. Here’s why it deserves a spot in your feel-good toolkit:

Antioxidant-Rich Green Tea

We use cold-brewed Bergamia Jasmine Green Tea, known for its high levels of catechins – powerful antioxidants linked to better metabolism, improved mood, and lower inflammation. Cold-steeping preserves its delicate compounds and reduces bitterness, making it gentler on your system.

Lower Alcohol, Naturally

Unlike traditional cocktails, this drink is:

• Served in a flute (hello, smaller pour = around 90 calories)
• Built on melting green tea ice cubes, which naturally dilute the alcohol as you sip
• Designed to encourage mindful drinking, not mindless refills

Hydrating, Not Heavy

With cucumber ribbons, mineral water, and fresh grapes, this is a hydrating twist on the usual boozy bubbles. It’s the kind of drink that won’t derail your week — or your nervous system.

Perfect for ‘Sober Curious’ Moments

Whether you’re drinking less, drinking smarter, or just love the idea of something lighter, the Solstice Bloom is your go-to.

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Solstice Bloom – Green Tea Spritz Cocktail

Prep Time2 days d

Active Time10 minutes mins

Total Time2 days d 10 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Equipment

• Ice Cube Tray
• Cocktail Sticks
• Champagne Flume

Materials

• 1 bottle 2007 High Clandon Cuvee or a Cremant de Loire / Cremant d’Alsace, Brut/Extra Brut
• 500 ml Highland Spring Mineral Water
• 3 g Bergamia Jasmine Green Tea Loose Leaf
• Cucumber thinly peeled ribbons
• Candy Floss Grapes halved
• Fresh Mint sprig

Instructions

Cold-Brew the Green Tea

• Steep 3g of loose-leaf jasmine green tea in 500ml of Highland Spring Mineral Water at room temperature for 24 hours.
• Taste every 4 hours until the flavour is just right, then strain and refrigerate.
• Top Tip: Make it slightly stronger than usual – freezing mutes the flavour a little.
• Freeze into Ice Cubes
• Pour the tea into a round ice cube tray and freeze overnight.

Make the Garnish

• Ribbon your cucumber (with peel on the sides), halve your grapes, and thread them onto a cocktail stick with a sprig of mint.

Assemble your Spritz

• Place your green tea ice cubes in a flute.
• Add the cocktail stick garnish.
• Slowly top with chilled High Clandon Cuvee (or an alternative — see below).
• Sip Slowly. Feel Lovely.
• It starts strong and sparkly, then softens as the ice melts — evolving with every sip.

Notes

Fizz Alternatives (If You Can’t Find High Clandon)

Look for a Cremant de Loire or Cremant d’Alsace – Brut or Extra Brut.
Opt for one made with Chenin Blanc or Pinot Blanc.

“Cremant is Champagne’s introverted cousin — elegant, understated, and here for a quiet glow, not the party.”

Final Thought

This is not about being virtuous. It’s about being intentional. When you choose ingredients that nourish and delight, that’s living well. The Solstice Bloom is proof that feeling good doesn’t need to be all or nothing — it can be fizzy, botanical, and brilliant.

P.S. As with all feel-good things, drink mindfully and savour slowly.