A bare spritz of lemon and a hint of salinity bring out the intrinsic sweetness of cucumber, while juniper, gentian, and orange blossom bloom on the back of the tongue and into the nose, referencing the aromatics of the classic Corpse Reviver No. It’s soothing, but it doesn’t necessarily make you tired, which is nice.”įresh as the first flower shoot to burst through the snow, Curious No. One of the active organic compounds in damiana is apigenin, which is the same organic compound that you find in a chamomile tea. “The ginger gives you an almost immediate boost, within 15-20 minutes, but the damiana is intended to give you a kind of chill out an hour later, and it’s pretty subtle. 2 is that the ginger is bringing you up, and the damiana is helping your body soothe,” according to Wiseman. Inspired by both the Margarita and the Dark and Stormy, the botanicals in the drink provide a double layered effect. An unexpected touch of rosemary punches up the verdant note of green mandarin, while star anise and damiana’s soft, chamomile like aroma bring out the floral side of the citrus. 2 starts with the refreshingly sweet and tart juice of fresh pineapple and lime, followed by a cheek flushing heat from ginger, ancho chile, and jalapeño that warms but doesn’t burn out the palate. Earthy rhodiola grounds the flavor as well as your mood studies have shown that the adaptogen may reduce both stress and fatigue, making it a great option for happy hour, to calm you down without knocking you out.Ĭurious No. Crisp fennel adds an absinthe note to the drink, making this a nice option for Sazerac lovers as well. 1 is juicier than a traditional Negroni, with an intense Mediterranean-style orange flavor, with just enough of the peel’s oil to balance the acidity of the fruit, paired with pomegranate, to produce a flavor that is both fresher and richer than the syrupy Campari and vermouth combo of the alcoholic version. 1 are subtle (no big soda pop carbonation here), but the effect is delightful. The tiny, tongue tickling bubbles of Curious No. “I wanted it to be lightly sparkling so it would open up some of the flavors a bit, and not be as sticky as a Negroni is,” Wiseman said, and he’s definitely succeeded. 1 isn’t a straight up imitation of the classic cocktail, and for the better. That would be fantastic.’ So that’s how we ended up with a pomegranate rhodiola negroni.” But Curious No. “It started with, ‘Wow, I’d really love a non-alcoholic Negroni that gives my body a boost. The formula that started it all came about because Wiseman decided to be the change he wanted to see in the world. 7 is available for pre-order now on their website, but we haven’t had a chance to taste it yet!): Review of Curious Elixirs Here’s The Zero Proof review of every currently available Curious Elixir (Curious No. You can read the full interview here.īut, you’re likely trying to find a full review of Curious Elixirs, and determine they taste like. We’re proud to sell it in The Zero Proof bottle store and sat down with John Wiseman in another article to uncover what makes him tick and hear what we can expect from this dynamic brand. Curious Elixirs is one of our favorite ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktails.
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