Help me find my booze alternative
November 3, 2007 10:09 PM Subscribe
I'm trying to locate a non-alcoholic drink I had at a wedding several years ago. It was called "Amie" and came in white and red varieties (being marketed, I believe, as a wine substitute).
Of course, it tasted nothing like wine but it sure did taste GOOD. As I recall, it had a vague fruity flavour and I'm sure it included schizandria, elder-flower and a variety of other ingredients, possibly including green tea and jasmine flowers. It had a slight peach flavour and wasn't TOO sweet, which is why I liked it so much. If memory serves, it was a sparkling drink.
So, does anyone know where I can find it (if it still exists)? And, if it doesn't exist anymore, can anyone suggest a substitute (available in Australia) or recipe?
Google has produced only passing references to it, which is very frustrating.
Of course, it tasted nothing like wine but it sure did taste GOOD. As I recall, it had a vague fruity flavour and I'm sure it included schizandria, elder-flower and a variety of other ingredients, possibly including green tea and jasmine flowers. It had a slight peach flavour and wasn't TOO sweet, which is why I liked it so much. If memory serves, it was a sparkling drink.
So, does anyone know where I can find it (if it still exists)? And, if it doesn't exist anymore, can anyone suggest a substitute (available in Australia) or recipe?
Google has produced only passing references to it, which is very frustrating.
Response by poster: mkultra: what a bugger, but thanks for giving me the correct name.
brautigan: aha! That appears to be the new incarnation. I shall be sampling it as soon as I can get into town to find it.
In the mean time, I guess I'll have to see if I can make my own.
posted by ninazer0 at 1:37 AM on November 4, 2007
brautigan: aha! That appears to be the new incarnation. I shall be sampling it as soon as I can get into town to find it.
In the mean time, I guess I'll have to see if I can make my own.
posted by ninazer0 at 1:37 AM on November 4, 2007
oh yeah, send an email to the soda pop stop. the guy has his store in glendale, ca but he ships and if it's in production, he will have it.
posted by krautland at 4:11 AM on November 4, 2007
posted by krautland at 4:11 AM on November 4, 2007
Amé is available in the UK, made by Britvic. That might help you track it down, or you could find a friendly pom to export some for you... (not worth it for a soft drink? I once flew to California with emergency rations of Robinson's Orange Squash. Sometimes, needs must).
posted by Helga-woo at 7:03 AM on November 4, 2007
posted by Helga-woo at 7:03 AM on November 4, 2007
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posted by mkultra at 10:17 PM on November 3, 2007