How many calories are in your glass?
And how many of those are sugar?
There is something about the nature of food that makes us more conscious about counting the calories. When it comes to drinks, calories are definitely sidelined.
The amount of calories that can be consumed from a night of drinking - whether that be alcohol or not is quite scary.
Four tonics (some brands) equal 320 calories not taking into consideration the drinks paired with those mixers.
Calories in this form can often bring an unprecedented amount of sugar. We are talking 32g for these same four tonics. So make sure you check the label if you want to avoid that.
On the quest to find a low calorie, low sugar mixer without any taste compromised, we found Twelve Below. Quite some time ago actually and have been enjoying their range ever since.
Twelve Below are the UK’s first 100% natural low sugar drinks range with only 12 calories per 100ml.
Along with their classic tonic, they also have three flavoured mixers inspired by the beautiful English Countryside in the Chiltern hills; Rhubarb & Ginger, Pear & Cardamom and Apple & Garden Mint.
Founders and friends, Melanie McNelly and Ross Smethurst set out to develop a category of soft drinks and mixers where knowledge and health is front and centre. They are challenging the ‘low sugar’ claims in the drinks industry whilst changing perceptions that low sugar means poor taste.
If you have ever had the pleasure of drinking Twelve Below you will know, even paired with a strong drink you can taste the individual ingredients shining through - the pear becomes more prominent as it sits in your drink.
You don’t even have to take our word for it with awards from Great Taste, Free From Food Awards and The Tonic & Mixer Masters.
Inspired by British fruit flavours plus a dash of organic agave, Twelve Below tonics contain 2.5g of natural sugars, perfect to enjoy as a sophisticated standalone drink or with a AF/spirit of your choice.
Being light and natural, Twelve Below pairs particularly well with delicate non-alcoholic spirits to let the flavours of both your spirit and mixer shine through.
An exciting new addition to your picnic basket, pantry or to bring as a dinner gift, Twelve Below have just released their sparkling drinks range. With two initial flavours of Elderflower & Lemon and Lime & Basil they are a great addition to the Twelve Below family and so refreshing over ice.
You can buy Twelve Below’s tonics and sparkling drinks through their website here. Enjoy the beautifully British tipple that is Twelve Below.
September’s JOMO Club Box Perfect Serve:
25ml Crossip Pure
Twelve Below Classic Premium Tonic
Lime Garnish