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NUDE Holiday Cocktails with Murray Anderson We partnered up with @thewestmount to spruce up your cocktail selection this season. Murray created 3 amazing festive cocktails for us to share. A luxurious Champagne Cocktail which definitely set to turn heads at the dinner table this year. "Joy to the Sloe", a Christmas Spritz to bring you in the festive mood and a Bianco Negroni, a classic turned into a wintery version. Champagne Cocktail Ingredients 1 barspoon of brown sugar 3 - 4 dashes of aromatic bitters 30ml / 1oz of cognac 90ml of champagne garnish - orange zest Start with adding 1 barspoon of brown sugar into your Savage coupe glass. Add 3-4 dashes of aromatic bitters and the cognac. Give the mixture a stir and finish it off with the champagne. Elevate the cocktail with a spray of smokey orange zest. Bianco Negroni Ingredients 30ml / 1oz of spiced dry gin 30ml / 1oz  Cucielo Bianco 30ml / 1oz Biancosarti 5ml / 0.1oz of Clementine Liquor* Garnish - a dried orange slice and orange zest *Clementine Liquor The Clementine liqueur is homemade and well worth having in the fridge for substituting instead of shop-bought orange liqueur. You will need the zest from 3 clementines, 1 tablespoon of bitter orange peel, 250 ml cognac and 250 ml of vodka, 400 grams of castor sugar and 350 ml of water. Add orange zest, peel and spirits to a container and let it infuse for 1 week. Once infused, add all ingredients to a pot and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool before straining the mixture into a bottle. The liqueur is best kept in the fridge and has no expiry date due to alcoholic content. Best served within 3 months of creating. Start by adding some ice cubes in your NUDE Big Top DOF glass. Add the spiced dry gin, the Cucielo Bianco and Biancosarti. Then add the Clementine liqour and give it all a good stir. Finish it all off with a spray of orange zest and add the sliced dry orange as a garnish. Joy to the Sloe - a wintery Spritz Ingredients 30ml / 1oz Sloe Gin 15ml / 0.5oz Limoncello 20ml / 0.75oz Root Ginger Cordial* 150ml / 5oz Prosecco Garnish - Rosemary and Cranberry *Root & Ginger Cordial Root ginger cordial is super easy to make and of course, it's always better to create your syrups at home instead of buying them pre-made. Add 20g of peeled root ginger to a pot, along with 500ml of caster sugar & 300ml of water. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes before taking it off the heat. Let the mixture cool before straining into a bottle and keep the syrup in your fridge. Use within 3 weeks of creating. Add ice cubes in your NUDE Hepburn longdrink glass, add the Sloe gin, the Limoncello and the Root Ginger Cordial. Top it off with the prosecco and add as a garnish a sprig of rosemary and cranberries. Give the cocktail a little stir before fully enjoying it! 

Candle holders that inspire Calm With the new philosophy of comfort fully modeling the current scenario, designers have turned their attention to expressive everyday objects that help enhance connection, togetherness, and joy, creating a boost in well-being. Case in point: the Ilo candle holders designed by Ozan Özalp – meant to bring a soothing yet uplifting ambiance to any living space. When designing the Ilo collection, what was your starting point: form, function, material, or rather a specific feeling? I approached the project with the idea of using another material, in addition to glass, as combining glass with a different texture can significantly impact the design. It was essential to establish this balance right from the start; after all, NUDE is a glass manufacturer, so crystalline glass is always the key element. The design is striking but simple: the sculptural body features a ripple pattern to enhance the power of the candlelight. The other element is the copper plate – we experimented with different materials, playing with silky, bright surfaces that would create a dynamic play of reflections. Lighting is the most powerful generator of atmosphere in any space. What kind of impact were you trying to achieve? Nowadays, candles serve more as decoration than a light source. I started the project with this consideration, aiming to design a product that would promise an experience extending beyond mere appearance or function. My goal was to create a candle holder set that would allow people to relax and enjoy the moment. Looking at the light waves filtering through the dome’s ripples, creating a magical and meditative ambiance, I believe I have achieved it. NUDE collections are popular for their minimal, playful design. What’s the secret to striking the right balance between these two seemingly opposing elements? Balancing contrasting elements, such as modern and classic, artificial and natural, heavy and light, or simple and playful, as in this case, can be risky. However, if done right, the result will most likely be very successful. I’d say the secret lies in intuition and experience. Sometimes, you must embrace the trial and error method, too. You’ve been part of the NUDE Design Team for several years. How do you incorporate your personal sense of style into the brand’s aesthetic? I think NUDE has a design language in line with my own life philosophy and mindset. When designing a piece for NUDE, I ask myself, “Would I buy this?” It is easier to create a product thinking of yourself as a potential end user. What are some of your favorite pieces you’ve designed so far, and why? Besides Ilo, I would choose the Caldera collection. It was the first product I created for NUDE, and it will always have a special place in my heart. The development process was particularly demanding since the uneven inner bottom of the design forced our production limits. Knowing the behind-the-scenes challenges makes it even more precious for me. How do you stay creative during challenging times? Being a good observer is a must. Even a simple stone you come across in nature, or the music you listen to, can serve as inspiration if you know how to observe. I try to feed my creativity by noticing and paying attention to the world around me. What gives you the most gratification in your work? Since my childhood, I have always been fascinated by the idea of creating something; I would observe different forms, structures, textures, and materials. I’d say the first moment you see your design in a store, at a restaurant, or a café is the most gratifying.

This Summer season, we invited Catherine to create fruity and flavourful recipes for you to drink all summer long. Watermelon Crush You can’t get a more refreshing summer fruit than watermelon, serve this on hot summer days whilst you cool down in the shade. Serves 2 Ingredients 120g fresh watermelon, you can de-seed if so inclined, extra to cube for garnish 50ml pink lemonade 40ml Vodka 25ml Cachaça – or Rum Juice of ½ lime 3 handfuls ice Mint leaves garnish Add all the ingredients (except for the garnish) to a blender, pulse until you have a textured consistency but all the ingredients are combined. Pour into glasses, garnish and serve immediately. Grapefruit Sunset I forget how delicious the bitter-sweetness of a truly ripe grapefruit can be and it makes a great base for this cocktail. To take it a step further, create your own dried grapefruit garnish. Serves 2  Ingredients Fresh grapefruit juice, squeeze and strain 1 grapefruit (another for garnish) 60ml Gin  50ml Apersol Tonic  2 handfuls ice To garnish edible flowers and dried grapefruit slices To dry the grapefruit slices, pre-heat the oven to 120C Fan, line a baking sheet with parchment and add grapefruit slices. Cook for 1 hour, remove and allow to cool on a wire rack For the cocktail, squeeze the grapefruit, strain and divide between two glasses. In a cocktail shaker add a handful or two of ice, the gin and Apersol. Shake and add to the glass. Top with tonic a few extra ice cubes and garnish with the dried slices and/or edible flowers. Summer Fruit Fizz Summer in a glass, peach, raspberry and strawberries bathed in Prosecco. Serves 2 Ingredients 50ml Peach Liqueur 2 scoops raspberry sorbet Prosecco Fresh Strawberries and sprigs of basil to garnish Add the peach liqueur to each glass along with a scoop of sorbet. Top with the Prosecco and serve with a Strawberry on the side and sprig of fresh basil.

No.3 Gin and NUDE have collaborated to produce a limited-edition martini glass that stays colder for 50% longer than a plain glass, enhancing every serve.   We recently announced our partnership with No.3 Gin (World’s Best Gin) to produce the perfect martini glass. As true purveyors of quality, both No.3 and NUDE are devoted to pursuing perfection and delivering something extraordinary, and our limited-edition martini glass is no exception!  About the science Working with scientist Dr. Junfeng Yang, who specializes in mechanical engineering at University of Leeds, No.3 studied the heat transfer between plain and thick base martini glasses. A range of options were tested using computational fluid dynamics, which saw the martini stirred down over ice until chilled, each glass frozen, and then combined for testing at room temperature. As a result, the martini in a plain glass held its temperature for 3.4hours while that in a thick base glass held for 5.4hours – approximately 50% longer – paving the way for a smarter design. Double thickness concealed in the bowl of the glass - scientifically proven to keep your martini colder 50% longer than a regular martini glass. Perfect elipse - a nod to the classic martini The stem designed to stay cold when in your hand. The weight of the glass improved to reduce carbon footprint. Super thin - the base of elegance. About the design The NUDE Design Team spent 10 months developing a design, testing 12 different versions before finalising the perfect glass. Every martini glass is hand blown and takes up to six hours to heat, work and cool, resulting in a unique vessel that is expertly crafted for pure perfection. The perfect glass, for the perfect martini. 

A pursuit for perfection… say hello to the perfect martini glass   To elevate martini drinking experiences, we have partnered with No.3 Gin to produce the perfect martini glass.  Voted the World’s Best Gin, No. 3 took two years to create the perfect balance of Juniper, Citrus and Spice. Working with master distillers, top mixologists and Dr. David Clutton - the only person in the world to have a PhD in gin - they created a gin that has been recognised the World’s Best, four times. Continuing their pursuit of perfection, they are now on a mission to create the perfect martini, from the perfect ingredients to the perfect mix, and of course, the perfect glass…  Together with the University of Leeds, and developed using our respective scientific and design expertise, the NUDE x No. 3 Gin bespoke glass has been specially created to keep liquid cooler for almost twice as long as a classic glass – in turn, protecting the cold, clean, smoothness of a high-quality martini.  The exclusive new glassware is hand-blown from crystal and is a perfect balance of form and function, with a fine-rimmed bowl and elegantly slender stem to prevent the drink from warming. The subtle turquoise hue takes cues from and complements the No.3 bottle. “Each martini glass has been hand-blown by our team, resulting in very subtle variations which mean that each piece is unique. One of our key priorities when designing the glass was to find the perfect colour, and the team worked tirelessly to blend an exact colour match for the No.3 gin bottle.” “We wanted to create the perfect glass to elevate the martini drinking experience. A martini must be served in a chilled glass, so we set out to design a vessel that would keep its contents ice-cold for as long as possible.”  Visually pleasing, scientifically proven and deliciously perfect.

Forest of Reflection - Milan Design Week 2022 An immersive forestscape in the heart of Milan by Calico Wallpaper, AB Concept and NUDE. For this year’s edition of Milan Design Week, Calico Wallpaper partnered with interior design studio AB Concept and contemporary glassware brand NUDE to present Forest of Reflection, an immersive forestscape inspired by the Japanese Alps in celebration of the launch of Tableau wallcoverings by AB Concept for Calico Wallpaper. Forest of Reflection transformed Via Pietro Maroncelli 7 into an entrancing forest complete with a grass floor, floating screens and central ‘Nest bar’, crafted from a series of layered antique brass rings. The installation draws from the new Tableau wallpaper collection, which explores the colourful and complex micro-seasons of Japan's coniferous forests, presenting both day and night scenes over two rooms, each dedicated to a different panorama. Visitors to the space were guided through a woodland of silk-printed screens, lit by celestial clusters of NUDE’s mouth-blown Mono pendants, culminating at the Nest bar hosted by NUDE and serving a daily aperitivo; a bespoke cocktail designed by award-winning mixologist Remy Savage. Prepared with gin, vermouth, aromatic crème de poire and a heady cordial of foraged pine and lime, the aperitivo captures the essence of a Japanese forest, and adds to the sensory experience by allowing visitors to encounter its unique tastes and scents. The concoction was served in NUDE’s signature cocktail glasses designed by Remy Savage, whose intricately fine and elegant designs were inspired by the Japanese drinking preference for supremely thin glassware, allowing the drinker to be as close as possible to the liquid.

How to create the perfect arrangement in your home with a step-by-step guide. As part of our NUDE in Bloom series, we invited floral studio Heritage Gatherings to take inspiration from our Blade collection. Following their modern, whimsical, full of movement, texture and colour designs, take a look below to create the look at home. To create a chic and timeless arrangement in your home, first gather your blooms. Focus on various colors and textures. Consider using large focal flowers such as roses, dahlias, or tulips. Add in linear flowers like delphinium, larkspur, or stock. Filler flowers can be smaller blooms used to fill in space, like ranunculus, sweet pea, berries or limonium. Finally, gather foliages and greenery, such as viburnum, ruscus or whatever you can cut from outside. Begin by creating a loose “bouquet” in your hands. Gather some of your larger blooms first in one hand, then using the other add in greenery, berries, and taller stems. Don’t use all the flowers, this bouquet will serve as your base structure to hold the rest of your flowers. After gathering a bouquet in your hand, using about 50% of your flowers, tie the stems with a rubber-band or piece of string. Cut the stems to the correct height and place in your vase of fresh, clean water. Remember to remove all leaves and petals below the waterline to leave only clean, cut stems- debris will dirty your water quickly. After placing your tied bouquet in your vase, add the rest of your stems to create the overall shape and style that you want. Your vase should ideally be no more than half the height of your arrangement, so consider adding nice, long stems of florals or branches to double the overall height. This creates visual balance. Continue adding in your focals, fillers, linears and foliages until the arrangement feels full and balanced all around. Always keep flowers out of direct sunlight and with fresh clean water to lengthen their shelf life. Enjoy your beautiful arrangement! Featured Vase - NUDE Blade Vase in Caramel

"Not too little, not too much... just right"... This month we invited London-based writer and designer, Cate St Hill, to explore the idea of “Lagom” - a Swedish phrase translating roughly to "not too little, not too much... just right". Lagom speaks to interiors, how balance and moderation can lead to visual and mental appeal, but also to a wider approach to lifestyle and contentedness. Cate, known for her pared-back interior style and a design philosophy rooted in simplicity, sustainability, and lasting design, invited us into her space to show how she curated several of our collections aligned with a Lagom-inspired approach, and her take on #simpleisbeautiful  We sat down for a conversation with Cate to gather some of her thoughts on Lagom, her creative process, and where she finds inspiration… How does the concept of Lagom resonate with you? I think we could all do with a bit more balance in our busy lives. I like the idea of taking inspiration from the Swedish way of living and finding time to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. For me, the concept of ‘not too much, not too little’, means taking a mindful approach to decorating my home and paring things back in a simple way. I want everything in my home to bring me joy and connect with me, so I’m selective with the objects I have around me. They need to be functional and beautiful. Lagom allows us to enjoy things in moderation - it’s also about not taking too many resources from the planet. It’s a reminder that we can be content with less.  Your three guiding principles with Lagom? Declutter your home and consider what you really need - objects stand out and take on more meaning when there’s less visual clutter around them  Use sustainably-sourced, natural materials that are less harmful to the planet Just because Lagom might favour a more minimal approach, it doesn’t mean a space needs to lack character or cosiness - add (just the right amount) of candlelight and fresh greenery into the home to bring it to life  Your creative process? When I’m designing a space I like to think about the material palette first – I’ll hone in on the textures before getting to the finer details later. I think it’s really important to create a space that appeals to all the senses - so as well as the overall picture, I’ll think about touch and tactility (everything from how a sofa feels to curl up on to the light switches you flick on when first entering the room). I always like to create  a mood board first – it helps set a cohesive framework for a project and stops a scheme becoming too confused later down the line. I’ll also think of three or four key words to describe a space. Then when I’m sourcing objects or worrying if this goes with that, I just have to go back to my key words and make sure it ticks those boxes.   “For me, the concept of ‘not too much, not too little’, means taking a mindful approach to decorating my home and paring things back in a simple way. I want everything in my home to bring me joy and connect with me…” - Cate St Hill Your main source of inspiration?  I think travel. I take a lot of inspiration from the places I visit, it might be the tiles in a restaurant bathroom, a piece of furniture in a hotel lobby or the colour of an old door. Stepping out of the ordinary always helps fire up creativity.  Favourite collection? I love the Mist vases; the lines are so appealing and help give the glass texture and intrigue. I love how the lines play with pattern when a flower or stem is introduced, creating a unique display every time you create an arrangement. Ribbed glass is everywhere at the moment, but with NUDE Glass you can be assured you're buying a quality product that will stand the test of time, beyond fleeting trends. I also love NUDE's lighting collection, the Smooth and Orion lamps are particularly beautiful and have such a lovely tactility to them, pairing stone with glass. 

Today we’re introducing Denis Gor (@denisgor). As a professional bartender and mixologist, as well as a certified sommelier, it’s no surprise that Denis - based in Louisville, Kentucky - has placed highly in two of our editions of our annual Mixology Competition.  We first noticed Denis’ work through his remarkable grasp of mixology and commitment to his craft, packaged with a beautiful visual language. We thought his work would be a perfect fit with NUDE Glass, and it didn’t take long for us to start working together… Those who follow us on Instagram (@nudeglass) may already recognise his striking style, and mouth-watering cocktails. Today, we’re showcasing a range of different cocktails Denis has created, paired especially with a range of our collections: from festive-inspired drinks to a romantic Valentine’s affair.  Fair Isle Collins 60ml London dry gin 20ml Meyer lemon juice 20ml Grenadine 2 dashes Angostura bitters Soda water, to top Sage, to garnish Shake the first four ingredients together and strain into a Hepburn Collins glass filled with ice. Top with soda and garnish with fresh sage. The Fair Isle Collins has a beautiful red/green color contrast to bring in the familiar festive season colors. I wanted to use pomegranates with meyer lemons as both fruits are in season now, and the Angostura bitters added a hint of baking spice to round out the botanicals used in the gin. Evergreen Daiquiri 45ml Blanche Armagnac 15ml Rhum Agricole Blanc 20ml Kiwi syrup* 20ml Lime juice 2 dashes Spruce and Birch bitters Absinthe, to garnish from an atomizer Shake all ingredients without absinthe and strain into Hepburn coupe glass. Garnish with a pump of absinthe. *Kiwi Syrup is equal parts by weight strained kiwi juice and sugar blended together. The Evergreen Daiquiri was inspired by the festive association we have with the color green. I used several ingredients that are naturally green in color, such as limes, kiwi, and sugar cane. The spruce and birch bitters reminded me of the smell of a fresh Christmas tree, and the botanicals in absinthe added a lovely anise bouquet to perfume the cocktail. Holiday in the Sun 15ml Campari 15ml Overproof Jamaican rum 30ml Cinnamon-grapefruit cordial* 20ml Coconut syrup** 2 scoops Blood orange sorbet 60ml Brut Champagne or Cava Lime zest, to garnish Pour the sparkling wine into the Stem Zero Volcano glass. Blend remaining ingredients together with a cup of crushed ice, then pour into the glass over the sparkling wine and garnish with fresh lime zest. Serve with a straw. *Cinnamon-grapefruit cordial 250g Grapefruit juice 250g Sugar 10g Grapefruit peel 2.5g Citric acid 2 Ceylon cinnamon sticks Sous vide at 135F for 2 hours, then strain out peels and leave cinnamon sticks to infuse in the fridge overnight before straining. **Coconut syrup Blend together equal parts by weight of full-fat coconut milk and simple syrup.  This cocktail was inspired by the Champagne Pina Colada served at Coupette in London. Holiday parties are often celebrated with Champagne, so I wanted to imagine what it would be like if somebody decided to go on holiday to a warmer climate rather than stay somewhere cold? The blood orange sorbet was tied together with the blend of Campari and cinnamon-grapefruit cordial. The funky rum and coconut syrup provided the tropical, warm-weather feeling, and lime zest was used on top for a little bit of aromatic brightness. Pome and Fir Old Fashioned 45ml Calvados VS 15ml Douglas Fir Eau-de-vie 10ml Quince syrup* 2.5ml Pastis Lemon twist, to garnish Stir, strain over a big piece of ice into a Wayne rocks glass. Garnish with an expressed lemon twist. *Quince syrup is 1/2 of a quince simmered in simple syrup over medium-low heat (covered) for about 20 minutes. Calvados is one of my favorite spirits to use this time of year as the apple flavors are incredibly familiar to us. I added a Douglas Fir eau-de-vie to bring in familiar Christmas tree notes, and wanted to express more of those pome fruit notes by complimenting the Calvados with a quince syrup. A little bit of pastis added a final anise note to tie the eau-de-vie together with the pome fruits, and the lemon was used to brighten up the cocktail. Bouquet Negroni Housed in our Finesse Whisky SOF Glass, Denis’ ‘Bouquet Negroni’ is a romantic take on the classic cocktail. 30ml Blanco Tequila 30ml Bianco Vermouth 20ml Italicus 10ml Campari 1 dash Rosewater Stir and strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a lemon wedge.

This month, we’ve teamed up once again with Camille Vidal of La Maison Wellness to bring back more Mindful Cocktails goodness and inspiration. Cami’s recipes are made with Mindful Drinking in mind: a thoughtful approach to all we do and consume, without sacrificing any flavour or fun (read more about discovering Mindful Cocktails in our first blog post with Cami here). Cami’s recipes are lovingly crafted as low-abv or non-alcoholic, and this month we’ve asked her to create four new recipes inspired by some of our glassware collections. You can find the recipes on the dedicated Mindful Cocktails campaign section of our website here including shoppable links to the product she has featured. Keep on reading for an exclusive Q&A with Cami, discussing what she’s been up to and what’s up next. Hey Cami! Since last time we spoke, how’ve you been? I have been riding the waves like everyone else trying to take one day at a time and accepting the lack of control we have over things in this challenging time. I have also been enjoying the little pocket of joys such as being able to hop on the plane again for a little weekend abroad or even simply enjoying a mindful cocktail with friends at my favourite bars and restaurants. Dry January can be a passing moment for some - but we love how you approach Mindful Drinking as a lifestyle: lately, where have you found inspiration? Dry January can be a good motivation and good place to start as sometimes taking some time off drinking alcohol can really allow us to reassess our relationship but ultimately, mindful drinking is a lifestyle. It is about listening to your body and mind and figuring out the best balance for yourself. Honoring that for some people means being sober, for others it means moderation, that's your unique choice and when you make it, it’s liberating and empowering! Celebrating things - big and small - has always been a large part of your beliefs. What’ve you been celebrating lately? I’ve been celebrating being more present, appreciating what fills my cup, from the slow mornings, to the little moments of sunshine, sitting down at aperitif hours and enjoying conversation, to the joy of cooking a good meal. Food and drink have a beautiful way of bringing joy in our life especially when becoming mindful of what we drink and what we eat. That's what living well is about. Food and drink have a beautiful way of bringing joy in our life especially when becoming mindful of what we drink and what we eat. That's what living well is about. With things gradually beginning to open up across the world, some people are feeling overwhelmed by social activities and all the things it comes along with. Any words of advice for maintaining a balance? Absolutely, I think we can all find ourselves overwhelmed at times. I think it’s about changing our mentality and instead of thinking about going back to normal, let’s view this moment as a new beginning where we get to decide how we want to do things, how much or how little we want to socialize, the pace of the life we want and give ourselves the space to be ok with the change. Life doesn’t have to go back to what it was if we want it to be different and that’s ok too. Whilst there’s no shortage of guides to get started in mixology, how can fans start creating their own delicious Mindful drinks? I always say making cocktails is like cooking, it’s about playing with flavours to create something delicious so play around, have fun and figure out what you like. I share a weekly Mindful Cocktail either alcohol free or Low alcohol, always using more mindful ingredients so a good place to start is on lamaisonwellness.com. And then at home, you want to have your essentials; a selection of beautiful glassware like those NUDE sell, as that really elevate the experience, some good ice, some fresh ingredients especially citruses, some good quality mixers, some better options sweetener like raw honey or maple syrup, and a small selection of your favorite spirits alcohol free and not. I always say making cocktails is like cooking, it’s about playing with flavours to create something delicious so play around, have fun and figure out what you like. Summer drink of choice?  A Spritz! But to be fair I’m a spritz kinda of girl all year round! We can’t help but ask… Now you’ve spent some time with our glassware, which is your favourite!  I’m a big fan of the Savage range and I love the Big Top highball as well as your Stem Zero wine glass collection, it’s so fine and so elegant.

This month, we partnered with our friends JuneShine, the hard kombucha specialists, who’ve created several one-of-a-kind 6% ABV drinks from all-natural, organic ingredients. Started by a team of adventurers, artists and creatives who share a passion (and the desire to leave a positive impact on the environment), JuneShine’s mission is to brew the highest quality, healthiest jun kombucha - with love. Unlike many of the pre-made drinks out there, JuneShine pride themselves on using no artificial coloring, GMOs, pesticides, or processed corn or rice syrup: making their drinks less taxing on both the body and the environment. Like traditional kombucha, JuneShine contains probiotics, antioxidants, vitamins, and - they promise - a good time. We invited the team to pair up several of their hard kombuchas with our glassware, give you an introduction to what they’re all about, as well as to the world of hard kombucha! What is JuneShine and how did the brand come about? It all started as we were wandering the aisles of our local grocery store. We noticed there was a sustainable, transparent option in nearly every consumer category–except alcohol. This led us to ask: why do we know so much about the food we eat, but so little about the alcohol we drink? With no solid answers in sight, we grew frustrated by the lack of honest transparent alcohol brands catering to our healthy, active lifestyle. And so, we decided to start our own. What’s unique about JuneShine? JuneShine is the most delicious, refreshing, honest hard kombucha around. Our flavors span the spectrum—from tropical to hoppy, bright to bold. Everything we produce is brewed through a two-step organic fermentation process similar to craft beer brewing. We use only 100% organic ingredients—green tea, honey, SCOBY, organic cane sugar, brewers yeast, organic fruit juice and spices. Our brewers come from some of the best craft breweries in the country. And after a myriad of trials, tastings and test batches, we found the perfect recipe to elevate the alcohol content. We use only organic honey and organic cane sugar in our fermentation and the residual sugar in our final product comes from organic fruit. Once complete, we add organic juices and spices to taste, creating unique and refreshingly smooth flavors without the junk found in other mass produced alcoholic beverages. What is kombucha/hard kombucha? Traditional kombucha is made by combining black or green tea with a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (aka. SCOBY) and which causes the beverage to ferment. In the fermentation process, the SCOBY converts the sugar into CO2 and alcohol, in turn creating a bright, bubbly beverage. Traditional kombucha can clock in around 3 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), but anything listed as non-alcoholic will usually be less than 0.5 percent ABV. Making Hard Kombucha takes that process further—intentionally fermented to be an alcoholic beverage. Its ABV is similar to that of beer. After the first fermentation, additional sugar and yeast in a secondary fermentation process that converts that sugar into more alcohol. The specific formula varies significantly from brand to brand. Does glassware factor into what you create – and if so – how? Absolutely! We take great pride in thoughtfully brewing and sharing our hard kombucha. There’s so much delight to be had with the details in every step of the process. Having gorgeous glassware - like NUDE’s - to enjoy the fruits of our labor is like placing the perfect punctuation at the end of a beautiful sentence. Great glassware is just as functional as it is fun. It’s a way to add even more personality to our final product—from the way it helps accentuate the sensory experience to the way it looks and feels in hand. There’s just something so satisfying about seeing something you’ve worked so hard on poured perfectly into a picturesque vessel. Any advice for those looking to make more conscious choices when it comes to the drinks they choose? Ask questions! We know so much about where the food we eat comes from and how/where the clothes we wear are made, but when it comes to alcohol there have always been so many more question marks. But that’s changing. We’ve set out to change the perception of what a beverage can be. Honest. Transparent. Sustainable. We encourage everyone to seek out brands that are transparent and thoughtful in their processes from start to finish.   Featured: NUDE Wayne SOF glass