Made with much love in Dublin by the Solas team, the Solas range of handcrafted Irish sodas contain 100% natural ingredients and are completely free of artificial sweeteners, preservatives and other “weird stuff”!

Produced in small batches, the Lemon And Mint, Elderflower and Spicy Ginger varieties are full of natural fizz and flavour and as delicious on their own as they are as a cocktail mixer.

Named after the Irish word for light – hence their’ ‘Let It Shine!’ slogan – Solas’ artisanal sodas are proving hugely popular with customers looking for a healthier option with character.

They get extra marks for the sleek design of their cans! If you can’t find them locally, fear not, because the solassodas.com shop can sort you out.

Cocktail Recipe:
Solas Lemon and Mint Cocktail

Ingredients
• Half a can of Lemon & Mint Solas
• 35ml Gin
• Ice
•Lemon Wedge

Method
• Combine all the liquid ingredients in a tall glass with the ice, give it a vigorous stir.
• Add the lemon wedge and ann tu!
• Feel free to add other garnishes and/or use an 0.0 spirit.

Some other lip-smacking Solas cocktail combos are:

• Half a can of Elderflower Solas, 35ml Vodka, Ice and Cucumber

• Half a can of Spicy Ginger Solas, 35ml Dark Rum or Whiskey, Ice and a Lime or Orange Wedge

Again, use an 0.0. spirit if you prefer!

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