24 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
KOLIBRI DRINKS
The future of soft drinks is bespoke ! Modern guests want it all . Sometimes to abstain and sometimes indulge .
Multi-sensory food and drinks experiences but with the ability to control ingredients to match individual needs , occasion or diet . Yes , guests want to have their cake and eat it too !
UK soft drinks manufacturer Kolibri has launched the world ’ s first bottled drinks which allow consumers to control the amount of sugar in their drink . Shortlisted for four industry awards , including the prestigious 2018 Luxury Packaging Award , all are alcohol-free , adventurous creations with distinctive botanical notes and sweetness adjusted to taste , Kolibri Drinks are an exquisite choice for discerning customers who like things their way while abstaining in style .
This new category is a game-changer for consumers who want healthy , great tasting and indulgent options but also new experiences , engaging ritual and theatre . Co-creation of drinks and customisation is prevalent in many categories such as coffee or cocktails but not in packaged soft drinks until now . Kolibri was created to ensure that guests can enjoy crafting their bespoke drink .
Kolibri Drinks come in three different flavours : Elderflower & Lime , Cardamom & Chilli and Strawberry & Basil . These botanical drinks don ’ t contain sugar , but the cap on top is filled with an amber Agave blend which is naturally sweet . The nectar can be released into the drink to create a dash of sweetness with a hint of caramel and zesty tang of lemons .
Co-founder Kamila Sitwell says that Kolibri is set to shake up the soft drinks category within hospitality , “ Sea of sameness out there with different flavours at best ! Sugar , like any natural ingredient , is only a problem when it ’ s over-engineered in recipes . Kolibri Drinks are designed to give discerning guests complete control over their drinks ’ taste and the sugar content . And the best part , the ‘ twist in the cap ’, is that Kolibri has no more than 40 Kcal per bottle even when all the Kolibri Drops are used . Indulgence with a clear conscience !”
The taste of these drinks has been praised by Douglas Blyde , the renowned gastronomy advisor and drinks critic . ‘ I like the liberation of being able to accurately adjust the level of sweetness in my Kolibri according to mood or even the richness of an accompanying dish . Taste an array of finely tuned botanical notes , with each measure of Kolibri drops . A theatre of flavours blended by you ensures a multi-sensory drinking experience .’
WEBSITE : www . kolibridrinks . co . uk