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Out of this world

Samantha Cristoforetti gathered a few records during her 200 days on the

International Space Station - becoming the � rst Italian woman in space,

among others. But the avid Tweeter no doubt breathed a sigh of relief

over this � rst: being the only astronaut in history to drink an authentic

Italian espresso in orbit thanks to Lavazza's new creation the ISSpresso, a

system specially adapted for use in space. Star Trek fan Samantha donned a

Trekkie top for the momentous occasion, and wrote on Twitter: 'Co” ee: the

� nest organic suspension ever devised. Fresh espresso in the new Zero-G

cup! To boldly brew...' Cristoforetti (now safely back on Earth) was forced

to patiently wait for her ca” eine � x, after the January rocket launch was

postponed until May. Now that's some serious commitment to ca” eine. It'll

make you think twice the next time you're grumbling over the Costa queue.

lavazza.co.uk

Wilder Goose

Premium vodka brand Grey Goose has launched a new hybrid spirit that mixes

its vodka with a touch of Cognac. Called Grey Goose VX, it's a viscous drop with

creamy vodka notes, before some œ oral œ avours come through with a touch

of orange, cocoa and spice. Is it a vodka? Is it a Cognac? Who knows… but that

bottle will certainly look great on your shelf. The recommended serve is to enjoy

a snifter neat over ice. £125, Fortnum £ Masons, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges

ROCK AROUND

THE CLOCKYet another piece of drinking history is

being revived from the mists of time

in the form of Rock & Rye, a drink that

was popular before Prohibition and

then faded away, which mixes rye

whiskey with rock candy syrup. The

wonderful New York Distilling

Company has been working on

developing their own version

for a long time, and it's finally

here. Called Mister Katz's Rock

& Rye, it mixes young rye with

that candy syrup, along with

some sour cherries, cinnamon

and a touch of citrus. Pour it

over ice, stir and serve for a

ready-made post-dinner drink.

£38.95, masterofmalt.com

SOFT IS THE NEW HARD

There are plenty of new products coming out for

the abstainers in our midst, with lots of new soft

drinks launching recently.

Devonian organic drinks company Luscombe has

released some grown-up new flavours, including a light,

slightly citrusy ginger beer and the Damascene Rose

Bubbly, a blend of spring water, organic grape juice,

Sicilian lemon oil and rose water. £1.70, luscombe.co.uk

Those watching their waists yet craving something cold

and fizzy should look to Schweppes and their brand

new low-cal juice drinks, available in three flavours.

The blood orange and grapefruit is our pick, a fresh

sip with a slightly bitter hint to it. £2, schweppes.eu

Meanwhile, Bottlegreen has added to its tonic water

range with its new diet tonic, which is perfect for G&T

drinkers who prefer their drink to be less bitter than

the norm. £2.20, bottlegreendrinks.com

Finally, new company Azizi has created two cordials that

apparently should be mixed with soda water and served in

Champagne flutes. The bottles contain 24 servings each

and there are two flavours: Gold, which contains lime and

mint; and Ruby, a heady mix of pomegranate, elderflower

and lime. £6.60, azizidrinks.com

Out of this world

SOFT IS THE NEW HARD

There are plenty of new products coming out for

the abstainers in our midst, with lots of new soft

Devonian organic drinks company Luscombe has

released some grown-up new flavours, including a light,

slightly citrusy ginger beer and the Damascene Rose

Bubbly, a blend of spring water, organic grape juice,

£1.70, luscombe.co.uk

Those watching their waists yet craving something cold

Schweppes and their brand

new low-cal juice drinks, available in three flavours.

The blood orange and grapefruit is our pick, a fresh

sip with a slightly bitter hint to it. £2, schweppes.eu

has added to its tonic water

range with its new diet tonic, which is perfect for G&T

drinkers who prefer their drink to be less bitter than

£2.20, bottlegreendrinks.com

has created two cordials that

apparently should be mixed with soda water and served in

Champagne flutes. The bottles contain 24 servings each

Champagne flutes. The bottles contain 24 servings each

and there are two flavours: Gold, which contains lime and

mint; and Ruby, a heady mix of pomegranate, elderflower

has created two cordials that

apparently should be mixed with soda water and served in

Champagne flutes. The bottles contain 24 servings each