Stories of bravery, discovery and ancient castles inspire five warming HealthyBar fruit elixirs. Their original label artwork and stories come from the SmoothieBarmen winter cocktail collection; here we also celebrate the alcohol-free hot mocktail interpretation.
Five elixirs, five stories
Ban Nikola
Black tea, lemon, pineapple and alcohol-free amaretto flavour
Nikola Šubić Zrinski, defender of Szigetvár, symbolises courage. This elixir evokes the warmth of a blacksmith’s hearth.
Knez Domagoj
Black tea, peach, mango and orange
Prince Domagoj is remembered for his martial spirit. Tropical notes evoke a winter adventure and a return to the warm hearth.
Kralj Tomislav
Blackberry, grapefruit and lemon
King Tomislav symbolises the beginnings of the Croatian kingdom. Berries and citrus echo the character of a guardian.
Maestro Ruđer
Cranberry, strawberry and vanilla
Dubrovnik-born scientist Ruđer Bošković inspires an almost alchemical blend of red berries and delicate vanilla.
Vojskovođa Fran
Pomegranate, apple and grapefruit
Fran Krsto Frankopan, Croatian nobleman and poet, represents courage and a dramatic historical fate.
How to make a warming mocktail
30 ml fruit base + 150 ml warm water. Stir in heat-resistant glassware. The basic preparation contains no added alcohol; spirits can be added separately for an adult cocktail.
Designed for winter hospitality
The original SmoothieBarmen collection also features cocktails with rum, whisky, herbal bitters, vodka or tequila. These are separate adult recipes, not ingredients of the basic alcohol-free mocktail. Check tea and caffeine content before offering drinks to children.
From home rituals to a hospitality opportunity
Home rituals: a warm moment worth repeating
Winter elixirs are not just for festive markets. At home, choose a fruit profile, combine it with warm water and serve in a favourite heat-resistant cup. For a small gathering, turn the collection into a three-flavour tasting: the lively Kralj Tomislav, mellow Knez Domagoj and berry-led Maestro Ruđer. A simple citrus garnish can make an everyday drink feel special.
The hospitality opportunity: a seasonal menu with a story
Hotels, cafés, restaurants, wellness venues and festive bars can offer five warming serves with distinctive flavour profiles and Croatian heritage-inspired stories. Make them part of a welcome drink, winter tasting flight or corporate event. Keep the alcohol-free menu separate from adult cocktails, standardise serving measures and temperature, and use the original label artwork to introduce each story.
Preparation, serving methods and year-round inspiration
For a hot mocktail, measure 30 ml fruit base into heat-resistant glassware, add 150 ml warm water and stir. Make individual portions consistently and serve promptly. Spirits belong only in separately prepared adult cocktails. Beyond winter, explore cold fruit drinks, mocktails, smoothies and FruityFreeze frozen serves. Check product labels for ingredients and caffeine where black tea is used.
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