On the 9th Day of Xmas, OTO Gave to Me, A Big Splash of CBD 🎶

On the 9th day of unwrapping our 12 Days of JOMO Advent Calendar, we have OTO Wellbeing with their CBD Cocktail Bitters worth a whopping £69!

Cocktail bitters are an absolute secret ingredient for any cocktail and even more powerful in non-alcoholic cocktails. Have you ever made a cocktail at home and it is just...missing something. That extra sass. A bit of bite and sophistication. Lingering flavour & depth? Well, add a few splashes of cocktail bitters and that missing something is no longer missing. 

Not only do cocktail bitters add that much needed flavour to your at home non-alcoholic cocktails, but OTO's Cocktail Bitters also include premium CBD, delivering benefits with every sip. 

So, what does OTO's Cocktail Bitters taste like? With a botanical blend of cocoa, cinnamon & liquorice, these work perfectly in darker, spicer cocktails, great for Christmas time. However, with notes of lemongrass and lime, it also lends itself well to lighter, zesty cocktails. 

OTO bitters are also made with natural ingredients, 0 sugar, added CBD and made in the UK for a sustainable, mindful product you can enjoy time and time again. They are also an excellent, luxury gift.

The best bit about bitters is they couldn't be easier to use. Simply add 3 dashes to tonics, cocktails, coffee, teas or juices and you are good to go.

3 Benefits of CBD

CBD has increased in popularity over the years given its surrounding benefits and with better education around what CBD actually is more people are open and keen to try it out. The exciting thing is CBD is all natural and has heaps of different benefits for us to reap the rewards from. The benefits can be different for everyone, so we always recommend trying it out and seeing how you feel, but in the meantime, here are 3 of our favourite scientifically backed benefits.

1. Improved Sleep. Known for its calming benefits, CBD has shown improved sleep quality. If you are enjoying a cocktail in the evening, dash a few splashes of your bitters in there to make you feel relaxed and calm ahead of your nights sleep.

2. Improved Anxiety. Again, with its calming benefits, many benefit from decreased anxiety. Do you feel most anxious in the morning? Enjoy your CBD then. Do you feel it most in the evening? Enjoy your CBD then. You can tailor your consumption whenever suits you best.

3. Improved Skin, Bones & Inflammation. Many report better skin and an improvement in muscle aches. More people are taking CBD before or after working out to improve their recovery time.

What Exactly Is CBD?

If you don't know what CBD actually is, or you have heard more about it but are still hesitant to try it out, here are a few facts to get you up to speed. 

CBD comes from the non-psychoactive part of the cannabis plant. It does not give you a high in any way and is not a drug. CBD is completely legal and is sold in various products in supermarkets, health shops and online. 

3 Festive Cocktails Using OTO Cocktail Bitters

We know after learning more about OTO and CBD you must be dying to whip up some incredible Festive cocktails. So, here are our favourite ones for you to make in your kitchen, surrounded by the people you love for a mindful, calm and happy Christmas.

If you decide to make any of these cocktails (which we hope you will) we would love you to tag us in them @jomoclubofficial using #jomoclub

A Very Café Christmas 

Blending rich, smooth flavours from cold brew coffee with invigorating citrus that is perfect for any time of the day. Here's how you can make this for yourself or your guests.

30ml Cold Brew Coffee | 20ml Non-Alc Citrus Gin (such as Pentire Adrift), 20ml Orange Juice | 20ml Orange Marmalade | 3 Dashes OTO CBD Bitters | London Essence Bitter Orange & Elderflower Tonic. 

Method. 

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the cold brew, 0% gin, orange juice, marmalade and OTO bitters.

2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard until well mixed and cold. 

3. Strain into an ice filled rocks glass. 

4. Top with London Essence Tonic.

5. Garnish with your favourite festive garnishes such as; Clementine slice or dried clementine, star anise, cinnamon stick or coffee beans.

La Vie En Rose 

This is a sophisticated, celebratory serve perfect for Christmas morning. Combining calming CBD with delicate rose and honey. 

Easy Version 

Bemuse Raspberry Sparkling | 3 Dashes OTO CBD Bitters.

More Complex Version

40ml Rose Water & Honey | Non-Alc Sparkling Wine (such as Noughty) | 3 Dashes OTO CBD Bitters.

Method. 

1. In a coupe glass filled with ice, combine the rose water & honey if you are going for the complex version, or fill the glass with chilled Bemuse if you are going for the easier version. 

2. Add 3 dashes of OTO Bitters. Gently stir.

3. Top with the sparkling non-alc wine if you are going for the more complex version. 

4. Garnish with a rose bud and a sprig of Christmas tree balanced across the glass.

Fresh Festive Focus

As we navigate the busy festive period, it is still important to find moments of focus & clarity. This uses invigorating flavours to help you regain focus in a sophisticated way.

20ml Everleaf Forest | 20ml Cucumber Syrup | 20ml Lime | 3 Dashes OTO CBD Cocktail Bitters | Kombucha 

Method.

1. In a shaker, combine the Everleaf, cucumber syrup, lime juice & OTO Bitters. 

2. Add ice and shaker hard. Strain into a coupe glass filled with fresh ice. 

3. Top with a kombucha of your choice. 

4. Garnish with a sprig of Christmas tree or rosemary dusted with icing sugar (for snow) and a wheel of lime.