Drinks
There is some really useful information here on the vegan society website about drinks. Some alcholic drinks are made using animal derived substances to clarify them, whilst some soft drinks contain unsuitable ingredients.
A website I refer to is Veggie Wines which also covers beer, cider and spirits. I've also come to love using Barnivore, and their newsletter always makes me smile (sign up!). I'm not aiming to taste test as many vegan drinks as I can, because there are already these guys out there doing a great job. Be sure to check them out.
Raspberry Bellini
Easy to make in a campervan, or at home. Mash some delicious, organic raspberries, with a little sugar and push through a sieve (a tea strainer is perfect for the camping option).
Put 1 tbsp of the raspberry puree in the bottom of a champagne flute, and add chilled prosecco (which is better suited to this cocktail than champagne).
Be sure to buy a vegetarian prosecco, such as La Marca Cuvee.
Hot Chocolate
This is a simple one, but delicious and comforting. Just heat some rice milk (or your vegan-friendly milk of choice). While the milk is heating, take a spoon of Green and Blacks cocoa powder, mix it with a little milk to make a runny paste, then add the hot milk - stir thoroughly.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Costa Soya Hot Chocolate
I finally got an answer after trying three times to contact Costa Coffee (none of the staff in store could help me) but it seems that as long as it's made with soya milk, their hot chocolate is vegan friendly! This is either the best, or worst discovery I've made!
A word of warning though - don't have chocolate sprinkles on top - that's a different chocolate powder, and contains milk.
One thing to consider - this is a treat thing only. I've let it become a regular purchase, which is a waste of money, a waste of resources, and not great for my waist-line. But a very worthy treat, that's easy to find... especially as Costa seem to be taking over the world ;o)
A word of warning though - don't have chocolate sprinkles on top - that's a different chocolate powder, and contains milk.
One thing to consider - this is a treat thing only. I've let it become a regular purchase, which is a waste of money, a waste of resources, and not great for my waist-line. But a very worthy treat, that's easy to find... especially as Costa seem to be taking over the world ;o)
Wyld Wood Cider
This is one of those delicious ciders, that is organic, and clearly labelled as vegan. I found this in Waitrose.
Sainsburys
Genuinely pleased to see Sainsburys labelling their shelves with "suitable for vegans" labels!
Abel and Cole
Just in case you didn't know, I'm a BIG fan of Abel and Cole. For special occasions (Christmas day, birthday breakfast) I like to treat myself to some organic prosecco.
Abel and Cole label their products really clearly, so you'll have no trouble at all finding a great selection of vegan friendly drinks.
Abel and Cole label their products really clearly, so you'll have no trouble at all finding a great selection of vegan friendly drinks.
Pukka Teas
Lately, I'm really enjoying a number of teas from Pukka. They do a delicious chai green tea.
I used to think of things like this as being expensive, spending a couple of pounds on box of 20 tea bags, but if I consider than is 20 drinks, for the price of one sugary soya hot chocolate from Costa, then it's not so bad!
I used to think of things like this as being expensive, spending a couple of pounds on box of 20 tea bags, but if I consider than is 20 drinks, for the price of one sugary soya hot chocolate from Costa, then it's not so bad!
