Lover of cocktails but find it difficult to recreate any at home? Then fear no more as you can easily make your own with just a drop of a bag of botanicals within some vodka and within 3 minutes you’ll have a cocktail in hand thanks to DJ’s handy Cocktail Infuser Gift Box. DJ’s kits come with bags packed with botanicals which are all blended in England, with nothing artificial added. The infusers are also 100% biodegradable.
I was gifted a bottle of Vodka and a box of DJ’s Cocktail Infusers to show me that cocktail making can be that much easier. No need for many bottles of spirits anymore to create my favourite cocktail, just simply a bag of DJ’s botanicals, D1 potato vodka, maybe some soda water and ice.
D.J. Limbrey Distilling Co.
D.J. Limbrey Distilling Co. is founded by Dominic Limbrey, who has a passion for premium spirits with a background in design and production for international markets.
D1 Potato Vodka
D.J. Limbrey Distilling Co. was founded by Dominic Limbrey, who has a passion for premium spirits with a background in design and production for international markets.
They produce luxury British craft Gin and Potato Vodka using redefine super-premium spirits in a dramatically different way, which enables distinct taste and individual style.
- D1 London Gin is a multi-award winning smooth and versatile gin which includes a daring kick of nettles that balances fruit flavours and aromas.
- D1 Potato Vodka is made from using the finest potatoes resulting in a creamy smoothness. Delectable over ice and matchless in a martini, D1 sets a new benchmark for luxury vodka.
Plus each bottle also is elegantly styled by artist Jacky Tsai who is acclaimed for his fusion of Eastern craft and Western pop art. His iconic ‘Floral Skull’ was first made famous by Alexander McQueen and is extended by Jacky through his giant leather skull, screen prints and now on the clear canvas of D1 London Gin. Jacky’s ‘Stained Glass Skull’ can be seen on the D1 Potato Vodka bottle.
DJ’s Cold Infusion Pockets
DJ’s Cold Infusion Pockets makes cocktail making that much easier.
DJ’s Cold Infusion Pockets focus on high integrity botanical and fruit blends for infusing into both spirits and non-alcoholic mixers. Their infuser kits come with bags of botanical to create a perfect classic cocktail. Each flavour has been hand-blended in England and includes entirely natural botanical and fruit ingredients.
- Hand blended
- Biodegradable
- Sugar free
- Natural ingredients (no colouring or preservatives)
- Vegan friendly
Simply choose from one of DJ’s six infusion blends (Cosmopolitan, Margarita, Peach Mojito, Sangria, Strawberry Daiquiri or Long Island Iced Tea), drop the bag of botanicals within some vodka, stir, wait, add tonic or soda and top with ice. Alternatively make a virgin cocktail and use lemonade or fizzy water instead of vodka.
Cocktail making is now a cinch
Is your ideal cocktail something fruity like a Strawberry Daiquiri or an ice punch like a Sangria? DJ’s Cold Infusion Pockets gives you the chance to make easy delicious cocktails which use 100% natural flavours with just a few simple steps.
Upon receiving my DJ’s Cocktail Infuser kit I was hit by the striking colours and the cute bags of infusers. Plus I was blown away by the striking design on the D1 Vodka of a skull by a truly inspirational artist Jacky Tsai.
The kit comes with:
- 12 infusers (2 x Long Island Iced Tea, 2 x Margarita, 2 x Cosmopolitan, 2 x Peach Mojito, 2 x Sangria & 2 x Strawberry Daiquiri)
- Vodka measuring jigger
- Stainless steel stirring spoon
- Two metal straws
Cold brewing cocktails at home
Firstly choose your desired cocktail and attach to the provided inventive unique high quality stainless steel spoon (stirrer). The spoon provides that perfect solution to the age-old common problem with our cousin the tea bag; add to a drink they float, stir and the tag pulls back into your drink. With the DJ spoon simply grab your flavour bag, slide string in slot, tuck label in and dip spoon with attached bag into your vodka or non alcoholic drink. The bag will stay at the bottom of your drink infusing away, whilst the tag will stay neatly held in place. After 3 minutes of cold brewing give a quick stir with the spoon and remove. Now simply add your mixer be it a soda or tonic and add ice if required.
Long Island Iced Tea – this zesy yet spicy drink gives a lovely refreshing tanginess and spice. Simply made using the DJ’s Lonng Island Iced Tea Cocktail Infuser, 75ml of your favourite Vodka, 45ml soda water and topped up with cola.
The infuser bag is loaded with rooibos, apple, lime, rosehip, lemon, cinnamon, hibiscus, orange, cranberry, cherry and natural flavourings.
Margarita – this delicious sweet and sour drink is simply made using DJ’s Margarita Cocktail Infuser, 70ml of Vodka, 30ml of water, lime and shook with ice.
The infuser bag is loaded with orange, lime, apple, lemon, rosehip, hibiscus and natural flavouring.
Cosmopolitan – sexy and elegant this zesty drink did not disappoint. It is made DJ’s Cosmopolitan Cocktail Infuser, 60ml of Vodka, 60ml of water, and shook with ice.
The infuser bag is loaded with hibiscus, apple, rosehip, lime, cranberry, orange and natural flavourings.
Peach Mojito – summery and refreshing this drink was simply made with DJ’s Peach Mojito Cocktail Infuser, 60ml of Vodka, splash of soda water and topped with ice.
The infuser bag is loaded with apple, rosehip, hibiscus, peach, lime, orange, peppermint and natural flavourings.
Sangria – this rich Spanish drink provided sweet aromas and herbs a plenty. Simply made with DJ’s Sangria Cocktail Infuser, 25ml of Vodka, red wine and topped with ice.
The infuser bag is loaded with hibiscus, apple, rosehip, cinnamon, orange and natural flavourings.
Strawberry Daiquiri – a drink of summer full of smells and taste of strawberries this drink did not disappoint. Simply make with DJ’s Strawberry Daiquiri Cocktail Infuser, 60ml of Vodka, 50ml water and top with crushed ice.
The infuser bag is loaded with apple, rosehip, hibiscus, lime, strawberry, and natural flavourings.
The D1 Potato Vodka which I used to make the cocktails added that extra wow factor to the cocktails. The vodka is made with the finest potatoes that goes through a long fermentation process which use two distinct distillations. During the second of these, the vapours are elevated through a series of seven column stills to a height of 40 metres. As it ascends the potato spirit passes over 2,000 purification plates, each raising the liquid a little bit closer to vodka perfection. The vodka provides a smooth and clean drink. It is clean, sweet, buttery and herby. I can see why it is one of the world’s leading bartenders favourite vodka. In fact this vodka has now become one of my new favourites.
Plus for that something a little different I also got a little creative and made some desserts using a pocket of Strawberry Daiquiri and Cosmopolitan.
Strawberry Daiquiri Panna cotta
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 1 1/2 gelatine sheets
- 125ml milk
- 125ml double cream
- 1 bag of DJ’s Strawberry Daiquiri
- 13g sugar
Method
- Soak the gelatine leaves in a little cold water approx. 5 minutes until soft.
- Infuse the pocket of Strawberry Daiquiri in the milk for 5 minutes.
- Then place the infused milk, along with the double cream, and sugar into a pan and bring to a gentle simmer until all sugar has dissolved.
- Squeeze the water out of the gelatine sheets, and add to the pan and take off the heat. Stir until the gelatine has dissolved.
- Divide the mixture among two moulds and leave to cool.
- Place into the fridge for a few hours until set.
Provided a delicious creamy panna cotta bursting with hint of strawberries.
Cosmopolitan Jelly
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 250ml cold water
- 120g sugar
- 1 tbsp D1 Vodka (optional)
- 3 sheets of gelatine
- 1 bag of DJ’s Cosmopolitan
Method
- Soak the gelatine leaves in a little cold water approx. 5 minutes until soft.
- Infuse the pocket of DJ’s Cosmopolitan in the water for 5 to 10 minutes depending how strong you want the flavour.
- Then place the infused water, sugar, vodka in a pan and simmer until sugar has dissolved.
- Squeeze the water out of the gelatine sheets, and stir into the simmered liquid until dissolved.
- Divide the mixture among two martini glasses or into two moulds and leave to cool.
- Place into the fridge for a few hours until set.
Provided a fruity, subtle, palate cleansing jelly with that hit of warmth from the vodka (if using).
Verdict
DJ’s Cocktail Infusion Pockets kits are a great way to discover and create cocktails. Not only is it a cheaper alternative than buying spirits to mix and match but also highly fun. Each kit comes with 12 packs (2 of each) of their signature cocktails providing intense and authentic flavour.
All the cocktail infusers upon opening smelt amazing and looked wonderful full of fruity and herby botanicals. The two though which most stood out to me though was the Strawberry Daiquiri and the Cosmopolitan as I love fruity cocktails and both were packed with fruitiness. Plus all worked beautifully with the clean, smooth refreshing potato vodka by D1.
Which would take your fancy?
a mischief Margarita? cheeky Cosmo? luscious Long Island Iced Tea?
sassy Sangria? a summery Daiquiri? or a zesty Mojitos?
So if you are looking for that different kind of drinkie gift that will provide moments of fun as well as a great sip then I highly recommend DJ’s Cocktail Infusers Kit and D1 Potato Vodka.
D.J. Limbrey Distilling Co. order yours
D.J. Limbrey Distilling Co.
35 Berkeley Square
Mayfair
London
W1J 5BF
Email: info@djlimbrey.com
DJs Multipack £19.99
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D1 Potato Vodka £35.99
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Thank you to D.J. Limbrey Distilling Co. for the DJ’s Cocktail Infuser kit and D1 Vodka. All views are my own honest opinion.
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