At a glance
- ABV
- 0.0%
- Style
- Botanical Spirit
- Origin
- UK
- Container
- Glass bottle, 700ml
- Serves
- 10
- Syns
- 1 per serve
New London Light (NLL) First Light Non-Alcoholic Aperitif (0% ABV)
from Salcombe Distilling Company
A non-alcoholic aperitif from Salcombe Distilling Company, First Light brings together 18 handpicked botanicals in a layered, citrus-led style. It offers a distinctive botanical profile shaped by ginger, juniper, habanero capsicum and aromatic herbs.
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At a glance
- ABV
- 0.0%
- Style
- Botanical Spirit
- Origin
- UK
- Container
- Glass bottle, 700ml
- Serves
- 10
- Syns
- 1 per serve
Our take
First Light is an alcohol-free aperitif alternative with a clear botanical identity and a more layered profile than many lighter-style serves.
Made by Salcombe Distilling Company, it combines 18 handpicked botanicals to create a drink that feels considered, refreshing and characterful.
Tasting notes
The aroma centres on bright orange citrus, with rosemary, sage and cardamom adding a herbaceous and aromatic lift.
On the palate, juniper, ginger and habanero capsicum bring warmth and structure, balanced by the bitterness of sage and cascarilla bark.
The finish is smooth and long, with sweet orange, star anise, coriander and lemongrass rounding things out.
What stands out
The recipe takes inspiration from a lighthouse connected to the Salcombe Fruit Schooners that traded fruits and spices with the Americas in the 19th century.
It is also gluten-free, low sugar and vegan-friendly, with 0.0% ABV.
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