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Creating a cocktail isn’t just about flavour, but about creating a great experience. This month, we invited Murray Anderson (better known as @thewestmount) to curate an edit of cocktails for #NUDEFridayCocktails, showcasing a range of simple, delicious drinks with our glassware. Murray is no stranger to NUDE, having partnered with us multiple times, and consistently bringing an infectious energy and brilliant creations – all the way from sunny Scotland. As a dear friend of ours, we interviewed Murray to let him share more of his story with you, the NUDE community. Read more below, and find a selection of Murray’s June recipes as we head straight into summer. A one on one with Murray Where are you based? Currently, I am living in a small village just outside of Glasgow, Scotland. What led you to mixology – and content creation? Wow, where to start... To cut a long story short, I fell in love with the science of flavour and began to capture some of the cocktails I made with my iPhone. I then began to fall in love with not just the creativity in mixology, but the creativity involved in photography and content creation! Where do you find most inspiration for your work? I love trying to evoke memories in my cocktails and photography, so I tend touse fond memories of my childhood and past experiences. Which ingredient do you find yourself using most – and why? If I could narrow it down to one type of ingredients, it would be fresh herbs. I love using natural ingredients in cocktails and finding ways to get the most out of them too. Does glassware factor into what you create – and if so – how? 100%... I would say it’s a pretty underrated factor in creating a great cocktail. Creating a cocktail isn’t just about flavour, but about creating a great experience. I love keeping cocktails elegant and simple... One of the best ways to elevate a simple drink is through elegant glassware that matches the mood/overall feel of the drink. What does mixology mean to you? Honestly, it’s just about having fun with it. I used to take it all so seriously but I then realised it’s more about creating amazing drinks that people can recreate if they want to. Over the past year, I think we can all agree our bartending skills have massively improved and it’s now so apparent that great cocktails can be made in the comfort of your own home with good friends or family. Most fulfilling part of what you do? Teaching people. Over the past few years, I have learned a few tips here and there and I love passing that information on. Words of advice for those looking to start their mixology journey? Don’t ever be afraid to let your creativity take over. Murray's June recipes for NUDE Thyme Flies Sunshine is calling for a banging rum cocktail, and Murray created this amazing cocktail called Thyme Flier in our NUDE Big Top whiskey glass. Ingredients: 40ml Jamaican Pot Still Rum 10ml Velvet Falernum 5ml blood orange oleo 20ml fresh lime juice 10ml demerara syrup Fresh thyme Watermelon & Lime Negroni  Created as a tribute for World Gin Day, the Watermelon & Lime Negroni cocktail is a great way to celebrate the weekend with friends. Presented in the NUDE Hepburn Lowball glass and created with the Hepburn Mixing glass. Ingredients: Cucielo Rosso Vermouth Campari Watermelon & lime rind infused Gin Garnish with a watermelon wedge and a mint sprig Mulled Port Old Fashioned Created to mark Father's Day 2021, Murray’s Mulled Port Old Fashioned in our NUDE Alba Whisky DOF glass is a simple whisky-based recipe that anyone can make at home - to help celebrate those closest to you that have made an impact on your life.  Ingredients: 50ml Port Cask Malt Whisky 5ml honey syrup 5ml bitter mulled port reduction orange zest Apple & Elderflower Gin Mojito Murray shares his take on the all-time classic Mojito - substituting the traditional rum base in favour of a contemporary gin twist using our NUDE Savage High Ball Glass. Ingredients: 50ml London Dry Gin 15ml elderflower syrup 25ml fresh lime juice 10 mint leaves Top with apple pressé Sannox Bay Murray chose to pair his latest recipe, a simple yet effective whisky-based affair, Sannox Bay in our NUDE Malt Whisky Glass - including a smoked process for extra depth and flair.  Ingredients: 50ml Arran Whisky 10yr 5ml salted apricot syrup 3 dashes of aromatic bitters charred apricot garnish

The world is in bloom, enjoy it with a NUDE spring inspired cocktail This month, we invited mixologist and friend Morten Krag of The Cocktail Blog to create and share a selection of bespoke cocktails for our #NUDEFridayCocktails series. Based in Viborg, Denmark, Morten’s background in mixology stems from an early age and began with distinct memories of many different smells, senses, and colours that arose from his father’s botanically-infused aquavit recipes. For Morten, mixology is not just a career, but a passion in exploring, experimenting, and pushing the boundaries of what the norm is – as an act of expression. What followed from curiosity has turned into a passion spanning all things mixology, including an authoritative Instagram brand and mixology blog sharing new (and old) recipes alike. We invited Morten to share some of his thoughts on his inspirations, favourite ingredient, glassware choices, and more… A one on one with Morten Where are you based? Viborg, Denmark Where do you find most inspiration for your work? Through experimenting in my Home-Bar, from other Mixologists, from the "Gram", from the Classics. Which ingredient do you find yourself using most – and why? I must say Gin - It's incredibly versatile, flexible, crisp, allowing other ingredients to shine as well, and can be enjoyed on its own as well. Does glassware factor into what you create – and if so – how? Glassware (and Ice) plays a vital and important role in my creations. To me a Cocktail is and should be more than ‘just’ the ingredients. A Cocktail should tell a tale, give an expression, offer emotions and tingle one's senses. The glassware plays an important part in doing so. It should complement the Cocktail ingredients, play its part, and be ‘one’ with the Cocktail itself. Starting simple and practicing is your advice for aspiring mixologists – do you have any other words of advice? Don't be afraid to be creative - both inside the glass and outside the glass. You might just find your own style and preferences.  Morten's Spring Recipes for NUDE NUDE Spritz First up this month is Morten’s NUDE Spritz in our Stem Zero Full Bodied White Wine Glass: a homage incorporating the pale pink we’ve come to be known for.  Ingredients: 5cl Rosé Wine 3cl Dry Gin 2.5cl Ruby Grapefruit purée 1.5cl Freshly squeezed lemon juice 1cl Simple Syrup Method: Shake with plenty of ice Strain Top with soda Garnish with pink grapefruit   Land of NUDES This NUDEFridayCocktails is for the gin lovers: using gin as a base alongside Aquavit and Curacao to create a simple recipe with complex flavours in our Big Top Whisky DOF Glass. Ingredients: 4.5cl Dry Gin 1cl Aquavit  1.5cl Dry Curacao 0.5cl homemade Simple Syrup  1 dash Orange Bitters Pinch of sea salt Method: Stir with plenty of ice Strain over a large block of ice Express a lemon zest over the drink and garnish   Echoes of Summer This NUDEFridayCocktails is so pretty you wouldn’t want to drink it, until you have a taste... ‘Nude Savage’ in our Savage Coupetini Glass by Morten of @thecocktail.blog is one we’ll be saving. Ingredients: NUDE Savage 4.5cl Gin  1.5cl Pastis 1 bsp. Grenadine Method: Stir with plenty of ice Strain Express and discard lemon zest Garnish with a Japanese Cherry Tree Flower Pastel Dreams Morten's Bordiga Nuderitivo is an easy making (and drinking) weekend affair, shown in our Mirage Long Drink Glass - and perfect to enjoy in the sunshine. Ingredients: Bordiga Nuderitivo 4cl Gin 2cl Aperitivo  10-12cl Tonic Method: Stir carefully over plenty of ice  Garnish with pink grapefruit  

For the third and final installation of NUDE in Bloom, the team at Grace & Thorn share their thoughts on how to recreate the signature style of floral arrangement that they've become renowned for in London and beyond. Have a look at our Instagram for more inspiration. "Here at Grace & Thorn, we pride ourselves on our wild, offbeat approach to flower arranging. We are all about embracing the nature of the materials we use, celebrating every big bloom, every delicate flowers, and all the flowing foliage. Once you have selected and conditioned your mix of foliage of flowers (see our other articles to learn more about this!), take each piece and observe the shapes, lines, colours and textures individually as you start to build a picture of how they will all come together. Now - for the creative part!" Step 1. Use foliage at different angle to create your skeleton, with the tallest bit being the top of your arrangement.   Step 2. Start adding your focal flowers. Don’t just place these straight down into the jar, place them at an angle and start to create a natural grid on to which all the other flowers and foliage can sit. Step 3. Add your filler. You want to layer the filler and all the smaller interesting bits weaving throughout the focal flowers and foliage, again placing the stems in at different heights and angles. Step 4. Keep adding and building up your arrangement by grouping flowers. Step 5. Step back and make sure you are happy with it all - look at it from difficult angles to see if there are any gaps you might have missed, and pull up any flowers that have gone into hiding. Step 6. Add that extra bit of something different - a tall statement stem to cut through the middle, or some sweeping foliage to accentuate one of the sides - this is what will really make your arrangement stand out.   Grace & Thorn for NUDE NUDE In Bloom

How to condition your flowers for arranging at home If you have ever attended a flower arranging class, or watched a florist at work, then you may have come across a process called ‘conditioning’. This describes the steps that are taken to ensure your flowers not only look their absolute best, but ensure that they will last as long as possible. Depending on the flower, it will involve different processes, but there are some general steps that you can take for all flowers and foliage you will use Let your flowers rest. Once you get them home, place them directly into room temperature water, out of direct sunlight for a few hours. This will help them to recover after their journey back to your home. Once rested, tidy up your stems. Remove any leaves from the stem that will sit below the water line. This will not only make it easier to arrange your flowers later on, it will also stop any plant matter rotting into the water and causing your flowers to go over prematurely.  Whilst doing this process, you can also break up stems that have multiple branches. This will make your flowers go much further and allow you to create a much more delicate and textured flower arrangement. Recut the end of your stem. This will refresh the part of the flower that drinks up the water (the xylem if you want the scientific term for it). Cut around 1cm off using a sharp, clean pair of scissors or a knife, and cut at a 45 degree angle to increase the drinking surface area. For woody stems, like hydrangea, you can also cut up into the stem to help them drink up even more. Place into fresh, cool (but not freezing) water and keep out of direct sunlight. We recommend recutting your stems every couple of days once you’ve put your arrangement together. Keep your water fresh! If you’re not creating your arrangement straight away, be sure to change your water at least once a day, and once you have put it together top up the water regularly, and change it completely if it changes colour or goes cloudy. Every single stem you buy from a florist will have undergone these processes (and in some case even more!) but it never hurts to go over your stems again. Grace & Thorn for NUDE NUDE In Bloom

As part of NUDE in Bloom, we've invited our collaborator and friends, Grace & Thorn, to share their expertise within all things floral. Forming the first of a three-part series, the team discuss the relationship between vase selection and the type of flowers that work well in harmony. Take a look below...  "When buying flowers, it’s always good to have an idea of what vase they will be going in. A vase can not only elevate the beauty of the flowers, they can be a key part of the arrangement itself. To create a harmonious arrangement, it’s important to keep a few things in mind.  One of the key things is height. As a general rule, you want your arrangement to be one-and-a-half times the size of your vase. This will ensure your flowers and vase don’t overpower one another, but also helps keep things steady - too low and it can look unfinished, too high and it could topple over." "If you have a tall vase, be sure to include at least a few more linear stems. At Grace & Thorn we love to use sweeping tall branches of foliage, or towering stems of delphinium, leucadendron and snapdragons to achieve this. For a more subtle effect, delicate grasses will also draw the eye upwards. As well as the height of the vase, you will also want to consider the opening. If the neck is too wide you may find it difficult to achieve the desired shape of the arrangement. Too narrow an opening and it could constrain your design or damage the stems. For wider vases, opt for lovely full pieces of foliage to help get an initial filling that will support the rest of your stems. At Grace & Thorn, we love to forage for seasonal greenery which allows us to choose the fullest, leafiest branches. Once you’ve got a good base of greenery in, you can start to add taller stems and blooms to your vase." "If you have a very small opening, then use your vase as a bud vase. Choose single elegant, architectural pieces. Dried flowers like pampas grass, cotton stems or branches of rosehip work beautifully in a single tall bud vase, or individual big, bolshy blooms will create a high impact for shorter bud vases, especially when grouped together." "As well as shape, use the colours and textures of your vase for inspiration. If your vase features a key colour, think how your stems might complement or create contrast with your vase. We loved pairing the neutral matte tones with the gorgeous shine of the Layers Gold vase. If your vase features textured glass, think about the refractions and reflections that will be created by the stems placed within it. Subtle details like this are really what will give your arrangements that extra edge and elevate your flower design to the next level."   "The beauty of a bouquet should go beyond the flowers themselves, and thinking about your vase whilst choosing them will help you create a cohesive and eye catching arrangement."  Grace & Thorn for NUDE NUDE In Bloom

Pink Gin Affair, by Camille Vidal of La Maison Wellness We're pleased to share the recipe for Pink Gin Affair, by Camille Vidal of La Maison Wellness: a pink gin-based cocktail with fresh and abundant flavours of strawberry and basil. This fruity and herbaceous blend forms another wonderful low-alcohol creation for our Mindful Cocktails series. Recipe Ingredients 25ml Mermaid Pink Gin 3 muddled strawberry and basil 20ml lemon 5ml agave Strawberry kombucha Technique Shake GlassNUDE's Stem Zero full bodied white wine glass GarnishHalf a strawberry & basil  

NUDE introduces TASTEMAKERS: our latest concept in collaboration with In-Between Design, profiling a select range of creatives from architects, interior architects, chefs, gallerists, to designers – as they open up their creative processes and share their vision. TASTEMAKERS is a video and photography series which profiles creatives with exquisite tastes: taking us through their personal experiences centered around NUDE Glass. We hope these spaces and moments serve as an inspirational source for all those who have a passion for curating their own. TASTEMAKERS will allow you to have a more intimate personal experience with NUDE's collections in a range of different lifestyles and settings. We believe that design-led products gain more meaning in well-curated spaces which become essential parts of its users’ daily rituals. Each episode of TASTEMAKERS will focus on a unique aspect of this belief. Curated spaces, crafted lifestyles, sophisticated culinary experiences, contemporary interiors, and celebratory moments are all documented as part of an inspirational collage for you, the NUDE's community.   Sophistication, authenticity, and refinement are represented in various aspects within TASTEMAKERS, which is curated by In-Between Design Platform founded by Bilgen Coşkun and Dilek Öztürk which creates design-related projects intended to generate value. By following their motto ‘design should nurture life’, In-Between brings designers, institutions and brands together in an interactive platform: with curated communication and design collection projects emerging as a result. The TASTEMAKERS concept was conceived from the belief that careful consideration and curation can increase the quality of our lives; and by bringing a group of creative profiles with various backgrounds, the series ultimately aims to inspire a life with meaning and joy.

Mindful Drinking sounds great, but I’m sure you’re wondering… how do I become a mindful drinker? NUDE asked Camille Vidal from La Maison Wellness to share her insights on Mindful drinking and provide us with inspiration and tips for starting on a journey to a more conscious approach to drinking. It starts with awareness As with any journey, it starts with awareness: with paying attention when we finish work and open the fridge to grab a beer or have a glass of wine... We’ve watched our parents do it, we’ve seen it on TV and in the movies. It has become part of our conditioning: a reflex habit, a default, something we’ve always done rather than a positive, active, conscious moment of pleasure. Bringing awareness into our drinking habits, to figure out what balance works best for us, is gifting ourselves the opportunity to live well and celebrate like Healthy Hedonists. It’s about options: one night that might look like a non-alcoholic beer, another a mindful cocktail with your favourite gin. It’s the journey of finding what works for us, our lifestyle and most importantly makes us happy… and that’s exciting! From in the moment towards a mindful approach The short term effect and dopamine release from alcohol can be enjoyable, but it’s scarily easy to lose sight of our mindful approach! What starts as a reflex to relax, feel good, unwind, switch-off and socialise can quickly spiral into a more negative impact than we intended, and in the name of fun? Socialising? Isn’t the hangover and anxiety that comes after… kind of ruining the experience? But I’m not a doctor and my role isn’t to tell you the negative impact of alcohol on your body and mind! My mission is a long way away from telling you that alcohol is good or bad, or that you should or shouldn’t drink… my role is to INSPIRE you to bring mindfulness into the glass, by showing you how to make delicious mindful cocktails that help you to find balance in celebration and enjoyment. My role is to EMPOWER you to find the balance that works for you and to ensure that you never have to compromise on flavour or experience; because let me tell you the No & Low category with all its amazing new products being launched everyday- as well as this new way of drinking and making cocktails more conscious- is not just delicious, it’s exciting! Mindful drinking is a way of life so let’s get to it! Penhros Club Mindful cocktail Penhros Club served within the NUDE Savage Coupe glass Ingredients - 50ml Penrhos Zero Raspberry - 20ml lemon - 3 raspberries - 20ml Rosemary honey syrup  - Egg white (optional) [or alternatives]   Technique - Shake - Garnish with raspberry and rosemary

A new year, a fresh start. Looking for balance or eager to take on a challenge to start 2021? Dry January is the perfect moment to start. Dry January has become an annual tradition for many people. For some, it is part of a New Year's resolution, whilst for others it is a detox after indulging during the festive season. For NUDE, Dry January is the perfect moment to introduce our focus on mindful drinking, so we’ve partnered up with Camille Vidal of La Maison Wellness to help motivate us and guide us into the world of Mindful Cocktails. “Dry January is an opportunity to reassess our relationship with drinking. Whether it’s to give your body some respite or explore new flavours and ideas, it’s the perfect time to experiment with a new approach. Our mental wellbeing is so important, now more than ever, and I’m a real advocate of healthy hedonism. This prioritises enjoyment over quantity and ensures we're present with whatever we’re drinking. This more mindful perspective allows us to savour a taste, scent or experience. These cocktail recipes are a celebration of familiar flavours, reinvigorated with a conscious twist, that demonstrate how non-alcoholic cocktails can be equally as exciting.” Camille Vidal, Mixologist and Founder of La Maison Wellness Founder and mixologist, Camille is an advocate of mindful drinking, a concept that focuses on wellbeing and mindfulness through our relationship to drinks. She is the creator of Mindful Cocktails and the founder of La Maison Wellness: a platform dedicated to expanding the conversation around Mindful Drinking and conscious consumption for Healthy Hedonists like you! We’ve invited Camille to share some of her thoughts on her philosophy, and specially-made recipes to inspire. You will find the 5 amazing creations Camille created for NUDE here.  Hi everyone my name is Camille Vidal, I’m the creator of Mindful Cocktails and the founder of La Maison Wellness: a platform dedicated to expanding the conversation around Mindful Drinking and conscious consumption for Healthy Hedonists like you! I want to show you how to bring mindfulness into the glass and inspire you to enjoy and celebrate all the good things in life, in a way that’s sustainable but most importantly makes us feel good now and tomorrow. I spent the last decade travelling around the world, talking about the art of cocktails and I realised that what makes a cocktail special has nothing to do with how strong it is: it’s an experience of flavours, a moment of connection, a celebration of small and big occasions and that the alcohol content isn’t what makes it valuable.  I wanted to show the world that tasty doesn’t have to be boozy and at the heart of La Maison Wellness was a drive to create cocktails for everyone, for every occasion. So whether you want to drink less, or not at all, everyone has a seat at the table and at that table it’s about drinking better! But what is a Mindful cocktail, you ask? Aren’t ‘Healthy’ and ‘Hedonist’ opposing values?!! And you are right, I’m on a mission to change our drinking culture to something more positive even in its language. Mindfulness is the practice of focusing your attention on the present moment, so bringing mindfulness into our drinking habits consists of paying attention to WHAT we are drinking, HOW MUCH we are drinking and WHY we are drinking, allowing us to appreciate more and make better decisions. Mindful Cocktails are cocktails made with a more mindful approach, less or no alcohol and always better ingredients. It's about bringing mindfulness into the glass and understanding that what we drink- like what we eat- has an impact on our body and our mind. Too much of modern society is divided into yes and no, on or off… black and white, but life, like cocktails is about balance and I believe in the middle path. I’m excited to share with you some of my favourite recipes showing that tasty doesn’t have to be boozy and the empowering realisation that YOU decide what goes into your glass. Let’s make what’s inside your Nude Glass as beautiful as the vessel itself! To drink well is to live well… so let’s become Healthy Hedonists together! Mindful Cocktail "Ice Tea Up" served in the NUDE Hepburn Longdrinkglass.  You can find all the recipes here.

NUDE Festive Cocktails by Christine Perrett, Social Gin Girl With this year’s holiday season looking a little different, we teamed up with @socialgingirl to inspire you - whether professional or aspiring mixologists - to try something different to celebrate the upcoming year. Originally from South Africa, Christine’s close relationship to mixology stems from an appreciation of the intricacies of craft spirits and a love of entertaining guests. Christine’s belief in drinking consciously - understanding the ingredients that go into our drinks, and focusing on quality over quantity - is reflected in her set of five recipes. As a self-taught mixologist championing a give-it-a-go mindset (and delicious cocktails!): we couldn’t think of anyone better to collaborate with. We hope you will love, will be inspired and try out Christine's recipes for this holiday season. Apple, Cranberry and Maple Negroni 🍁 A warming wintery cocktail served in our NUDE Chill tumbler. Crafted from lead-free crystal, the modern, minimal glass rests atop a marble base which helps to maintain an optimum temperature of your drink — no ice cubes needed. Ingredients: 15ml Campari15ml Dry Vermouth15ml Sweet Vermouth1 barspoon of apple, cranberry and maple syrup* *Syrup: 2 ¼ cups cranberries125ml pressed apple juice125ml water125ml maple syrup Method: Add all the ingredients into a mixing glass Add ice and stir to add dilution and cool  Strain into a glass with lots of ice or a big block of ice  Garnish with fresh thyme and dehydrated cranberry *Apple, Cranberry and Maple Syrup: Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to the boil whilst stirring Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes Take off the heat, leave to cool and steep for 1 hour Strain into a container (keeps in the fridge for 2 weeks)   Festive Afternoon Tea 🍵 An elegant cocktail based on vodka, freshly brewed tea and honey syrup, captured in the tall Fantasy Coupe glass with its sweeping curves. Ingredients: 35ml vodka60ml freshly brewed spiced apple,vanilla, chamomile and passionflower tea (Twinings Sleep)15ml orange honey syrup*60ml cranberry and ginger tonic (Double Dutch) *Syrup: 1 cup honeyZest of one orangeJuice of one orange Method: Add all ingredients except tonic water into a shaker and shake with ice  Strain into glass with lots of ice or a big cube of ice  Top with tonic water Garnish with a slice of orange *Orange Honey Syrup  Zest orange and juice it Add orange juice and honey into a pot Bring to the boil slowly whilst whisking Once it is combined, add zest, stir and leave to cool Spiced Pomguerite 🧡 Whether today is a day of celebration, rest, or otherwise, @socialgingirl’s recipe is sure to spice it up. Served in our Hepburn Lowball glass, part of the Hepburn collection designed by Brad Ascalon. Ingredients: 45ml tequila blanco 22.5ml pomegranate juice 15ml cinnamon infused fino sherry* 15ml Pamplemousse Method: Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake Fine strain into a glass with ice Garnish with an orange slice and fresh mint *Cinnamon infused Fino Sherry: Add 1 stick of cinnamon to 125ml fino sherry in a jar Leave to infuse in a cool, dark place for up to 2 days  Riesling, Blood Orange and Pisco Cocktail 🍊 A perfect and surprising cocktail for New Year, with which you can surely win hearts over. Served in our Balance wine glasses, the rocking effect of the glasses ads that show-stopping effect.  Ingredients: 40ml Riesling Kabinett wine20ml blood orange juice15ml pisco15ml ginger infused Aperol*1 dash of Angosutra bitters15ml winter spiced syrup** **Syrup: 2 cinnamon sticks 2 star anise 5 cloves 250ml water 250ml caster sugar Method: Place all ingredients into a shaker and shake with ice.  Fine strain into glass.  Garnish with rosemary *Ginger infused Aperol: Add sliced 2 inch by 2 inch piece of ginger into a jar with 200ml Aperol Leave in a cool, dark place shaking daily for up to a week.  **Winter Spiced Syrup: Add all ingredients into a saucepan on the hob Bring it to the boil whilst the sugar dissolves Turn down to a low heat and leave to simmer for 20 minutes Take off the heat and leave to cool for an hour Fine strain into a container leaving the spices behind Pour into a container and it will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge Spiced Blackberry Kentucky Buck ❤️ The Spiced Blackberry Kentucky Buck - a perfect accompaniment to bring in the upcoming year and try something new. Served in our NUDE Big Top Highball glass. Why wait for the new year to try something new? Ingredients: 3 fresh/frozen blackberries60ml bourbon22.5ml lemon juice7.5ml cinnamon and vanilla syrup*Ginger beer  *Syrup: 2 cinnamon sticks1 tsp vanilla extract / 1 vanilla pod250ml water250ml sugar  Method: Add all the ingredients into a shaker with ice and muddle blackberries Add ice and shake  Strain into a glass with lots of ice or a big block of ice.  Top with ginger beer  Garnish with rosemary and a blackberry Cinnamon and Vanilla Syrup: Add all ingredients into a saucepan on the hob Bring it to the boil whilst the sugar dissolves Turn down to a low heat and leave to simmer for 20 minutes Take off the heat and leave to cool for an hour Fine strain into a container leaving the vanilla pod and cinnamon behind Pour into a container and it will keep for up to two weeks in the fridge

Introducing the Savage Collection in collaboration with Rémy Savage Rémy Savage’s devotion to mixology has seen him at the forefront of his craft - having won multiple awards (including Best European Mixologist) for bringing together creativity and commitment to the art of bartending. Whilst Rémy's career was established across the world, he now travels in between Paris and London. As the former head of the Little Red Door in Paris, and recently leaving his position of head-bartender at The Artesian in London, Rémy is jumping into a new adventure as the creative head at Le Syndicat and planning to open new two bars on each side of the Channel. Savage describes his own philosophy to mixology as a synthesis of simplicity, flavour, art, minimalism, delicacy and research. Rémy's approach to his craft, embodied in his complex-but-delicate creations, and extensive experience in the industry, made him an ideal partner to help develop our newest collection. Collaborating closely alongside our design team, Rémy identified a simple but prevailing issue within the industry - namely, the mismatch of premium spirits paired with the large size of generic glasses. The choice between thin, fragile glasses that break easily and those that are heavy and awkward led to a compromise in an industry demanding precision. The NUDE Savage Collection is a contemporary reinterpretation of six classic shapes: envisioned by Rémy, engineered by us. Robust, elegant and smaller in size than typical glassware, the collection combines function with aesthetic to offer an everyday solution for today’s cocktail professionals and drink enthusiasts. Say hello to the collection  The NUDE Savage Collection features six thoughtfully designed glasses suited to a range of different drinks. Using a series of familiar shapes as a starting point, the NUDE family are joined by the Coupe, Coupetini, Pony, Water Glass, Low and Highball. The Coupe and Coupetini are defined by slim, long stems - creating an appealingly sleek and high-end feel. Both glasses feature a shallow bowl, suited towards drinks with egg white but also ice balls. The Coupetini - the Coupe’s sister glass - blends the classic martini glass with a modern coupette for both a boulevardier and a daiquiri. The Pony glass subverts the traditional style with a taller build and less capacity, characterised with a rounded based and long, thin stem. For a cohesive look and feel, the Water Glass was adapted to emulate the rounded design of the Pony: stackable with a 240ml capacity. The Low and Highball glasses are contemporary reworks of classic shapes. Both glasses are subtly flared to avoid chipping, designed to be comfortingly sturdy and robust to hold.   Q&A with Rémy Savage Harry McKinley: How do you feel beautifully crafted glassware enhances the guest experience? Remy Savage: Everything tastes better when served in a good-looking glass. Drinks these days are going towards a simpler structure - whether a vermouth, a spirit or a liqueur - and it doesn’t matter how good the liquid is if the glass isn’t beautifully conceived and made. Nude is famous for its ‘simple is beautiful’ approach and this is reflected in the collection, which is perfectly fitted for both tradition and innovation. Collaborating with Nude, it was great to see that anything is possible; I know how to make cocktails and Nude knows how to design strong, striking glassware. H.M.: How did you develop the collection with Nude and what inspired the aesthetic? R.S.: It was actually a wonderfully easy process, because Nude has such knowledge and know-how. I advised on shape, yield and size, but ultimately it was Nude that made the end result possible - taking my ideas and realising them. It was amazing to create glasses that I and others will use in bars and at home, which are perfect for what we’re doing today in modern mixology. H.M.: What did you find most rewarding about the collaboration with Nude? R.S.: It’s rare for people in my field tosee how glass is made and yet it’s something we touch thousands of times a day. Going to the Nude factory was deeply inspiring. Seeing how a group of people work on a single glass reminded me of ballet. The collection is sophisticated and elegant but, like minimalism in art, the beauty is in the materials and the simplicity of the design. “Collaborating with Nude, it was great to see that anything is possible; I know how to make cocktails and Nude knows how to design strong, striking glassware”. - Rémy  H.M.: What makes this collection ideal for bartenders and mixologists? R.S.: I’d describe the collection as linking the past and the future. The shapes existed already but we made them longer and amplified certain curves. Nude’s expert glass-makers enabled my ideas to become reality. We see them as pieces of design as well as functional tools. In my career, glassware has never been tailored to the kinds of drinks that I make. This collection is adapted to truly consider volume, specific cocktails and connects to the movement of being conscious about what we drink; drinking better but less. Along with the durability of the glasses, that makes the collection unique. H.M.: What does this collection offer that was missing in the market? R.S.: It used to be that you would either havethin glasses that break easily or very heavy, thick glasses that don’t break, but aren’t refined. This entire range is thin and light but resistant. It can be used it in a busy, high volume environment and it won’t be as fragile as other glasses.  H.M.: How does the collection embody your personal style of mixology R.S.: I would like to think it is a physical expression of the style of drinks I like. A lot of the work I do revolves around complexity of flavours and very structured but delicate drinks. Having slender, striking glasses exposes the guest to this complexity and the layers of flavour. H.M.: What makes a world class cocktail and do you have a signature serve? R.S.: It’s all about attention to detail. From the temperature of the liquid and the ingredients to the ambience - light, music and delivery - it’s all part of an experience. In terms of a signature serve, I don’t have a specific cocktail but I enjoy mixing art, philosophy and mixology. Every year I try to reinvent. I believe in deliciousness that is championed by its simplicity! H.M.: The collection features six pieces and so, in six words, can you describe your approach and ethos? R.S.: It’s difficult to choose just six, but I would say: simplicity, flavours, art, minimalism, delicate and research; a perfect partner for Nude.   Coming Soon!  NUDE x Rémy Savage Join NUDE to be the first to hear updates on Rémy Savage's collection