E.76 The ACV based Non-Alcoholic Aperatif Which Has Changed The Game with Founder of Mother Root, Bethan Higson

This week I am joined by Bethan Higson, Founder of Mother Root, who has created a magical, punchy, delicious and surprisingly healthy non-alcoholic drink, which is made using Apple Cider Vinegar.

A combination of Bethan's background in wine and champagne crossed with her being "pregnant and thirsty" yet disappointed with the options available, brought her to discover that New York bartenders had been recently experimenting with adding different vinegars to their cocktails in order to create another dimension to the flavour profile. This then inspired Bethan to start experimenting in her kitchen in order to find the perfect drink that she could have whilst pregnant and during the early years of Motherhood. Through taking her experience in wine, champagne and aperitifs Bethan started layering up flavours and balancing the different tones which created this complex yet delicious drink which although consisted of no alcohol had the sharpness and mouth feel of an alcoholic drink due to the vinegar element.

Bethan couldn't gate-keep this delicious recipe and so Mother Root was born in order to bring another, completely innovative drink option to the now expanding non-alcoholic market. As well as being a delicious drink, Mother Root has also been picked up amongst nutritionists and health experts due to the powers and benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar which is the main ingredient. So not only do these drinks taste amazing, but they consist of so many health benefits such as being anti-inflammatory, lowering your blood sugar levels and supporting your gut health.

This episode is so fascinating and just pushes the boundaries of what is possible within the food and drink space.

Bethan and I discuss the following topics:

• Her journey to Mother Root
• Her previous work within the wine industry
• How wine has inspired the Mother Root recipe
• Her obsession with sour
• Taste vs Flavour
• Drinking alcohol and the mouthfeel it creates
• The power of Apple Cider Vinegar
• Bethans relationship with drinking now
• Balancing being a mother and a founder

This episode is hosted by Georgia Symonds and produced by Maisie Peppitt

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