Kick off the New Year with our Healthy Living Tips

New Year's Resolutions to pour into...

Happy New Year! We hope that this year is off to a cracking start for you.

Although it is very chilly for us is South-West Scotland, we are very excited for what this year has to bring.

We are sure that you are reaching your New Year's resolutions without a falter in sight. However, we are equipped with some simple yet delicious tips to keep you making great strides forward.

Dry January need not be Dull!

The New Year's bells have tolled, Dry January is well and truly underway.

Like us, you may have closed off 2025 with a generous shot of something potent with the goal of a sober January ahead. Not to worry, your January may be dry but it need not be dull.

"How?" You may be pondering. Well, we luckily have a vast collection of alcohol-free, handmade cordials at our disposal with your name on them (literally, if you would like!).

Mocktail Recipes with a Kick!

From fruity Raspberry to refreshing Lime & Chilli, we truly have a hangover-free tipple for every palate. Check out our list of Cordials in-stock and available for order today:

• Have you ever wished to drink a punnet of raspberries? Well, our Raspberry Cordial is as close as you can get!
• Gently warming with a refreshing punch, our Lime & Chilli Cordial does have a kick to it but surprisingly does not have a drop of alcohol within.
• Zingy and bright, our Lemon & Mint Cordial has been a favourite among Demijohnnies for many years, a little bit of this sunshine goes a long way.
• Utterly delicious both chilled or mulled, our Spiced Apple Cordial is welcome any time of year.
• Our Spiced Plum Cordial is all things sweet and warming, a drink you can look forward to any day of the week!
• A Demijohn classic, our Blackcurrant & Lime Cordial harmonises two distinct yet delicious flavours into one, smooth drink.

The wonderous thing about Cordials is that they can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways, whether that is chilled, mulled or as a tasty, key ingredient to one of our many irresistible mocktails. You can empty your glass without breaking your sobriety! 

Healthy Living meets Irresistible Flavour

At Demijohn, we appreciate the importance of making healthy choices, however, we believe that you truly can have the best of both worlds: exciting meals that keep you on track.

What is the key to this? We highly recommend pairing a fresh extra virgin olive oil with one of our mouth-watering vinegars for an unbeatable dressing, perfect for drizzling, dipping and more. Each unique dressing combination is packed with endless flavour but with minimal calories, a win-win!

The particular olive oil which has been on our minds is no other than our new Ponte de Pedra Extra Virgin Olive Oil. There is nothing quite like a premium olive oil to heighten your dishes, you can just tell its freshness from one sniff of its fruity aroma!

Do you fancy bucketloads of fresh olive oil? We can relate! If so, use online discount code: OLIVEOIL to save £35* when you purchase a big 5 ltr tin of Ponte de Pedra Olive Oil for delivery or collection in store at Glenlair Steading.

*OLIVEOIL Offer ends on 31 Jan 2026.

Dates for your 2026 Diary

As we inevitably repeat the cycle of freezing over and defrosting a few times over these coming weeks, there are many exciting events in our diary that we are looking forward to, including Demijohn's Big Spring Weekend at the end of May and our highly anticipated party, Glenlair Feastival 2026 in August.

After an incredible 2025, we truly look forward to experiencing 2026 with you over good food, great drink and lots of fun!

Keep warm,

The Demijohn Team