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GARDEN FIZZROSEMARYWATERMOCKTAILIngredients50ml Seedlip’sGarden.No 1 SparklingRosemary Water.Lemon juice.Sprig of rosemary.MethodMeasure 50ml ofSeedlip’s Garden,a non-alcoholicspirit, and pourinto a tall glass.Top up with No 1Sparkling RosemaryWater and squeezea dash of lemon tofinish. Garnishwith a fresh sprigof rosemary andenjoy yourrefreshing andbrain-boostingmocktailAcciaroli, a small village on the coast of Italy, astone’s throw away from the tourist-spangledAmalfi coast, has become renowned for its healthyand extraordinarily large centenarian population.More than one in 10 residents live to be a very healthy 100-plus years old. And this with a robust lifestyle that includesa delicious and varied diet – alcohol and tobacco included.How, you might ask? Well, the myths surrounding thislifestyle have captured the attention of David and BonitaHI-TECHHYDRATIONIs it a coincidence thatmore than 300 people ina small Italian village areover 100 years old?Not according to the foundersof No 1 Rosemary Water``````Spencer-Percival who, after reading the story of the villageone evening, set about developing the first-to-marketrosemary water beverage.The basis of this exciting product comes from the realisationthat these life-loving villagers consume a large amount ofrosemary – a good sprig a day, both in their cooking and chewedin its raw form. This led David and Bonita to create their ownway of consuming this wonder plant. “As delicious and evidentlypowerful as this herb clearly is, it’s difficult in our modern livesto consume fresh rosemary with every meal and chew it rawlike the villagers. But that shouldn’t mean we miss out.”Throughout history, rosemary has long been associated withmemory enhancement. Ancient Greek students wore garlandsof rosemary in exams and it has been referred to in literatureof all kinds, from the Elizabethan era to the early Romanticperiod, as the herb of remembrance. While these appearancesmight not be strictly scientific, the fact remains that theinhabitants of Acciaroli are clearly living a long and very healthylife. Which is why David and Bonita are working towardsproving these wonder properties are an important aid in thefight against age-related illnesses.Enlisting the help of top botanical scientists, they haveworked together to extract the bioactive compounds (25 intotal) in fresh rosemary. This was a carefully controlled andsafeguarded process to ensure that the best-quality ingredientswere used as the perfect blend for No 1 Rosemary Water. Itwas only after several trials that the correct formula wasachieved, as it was crucial that the right levels of activecompounds were obtained through the extraction process. “Iwas determined to ensure that we got the optimum levels ofrosmarinic acid and cineol 1-8, both of which are said to playan important role in enhancing memory performance, anda natural form of glucosamine, shown to support healthyjoints,” says David. “This is a key differentiator that sets No 1Rosemary apart.” The water has been developed so that it isavailable in the purest form, consisting of just two ingredients- simply ethically sourced pure rosemary botanical extractand certified pure English spring water, bottled and availablein still and sparkling options. Dr Mark Moss at the University of Northumbria, who hasstudied the effects of rosemary for over 15 years, has recentlyconducted research, currently undergoing peer review, intothe herb’s impact on cognitive function and brain health. “It’san incredibly exciting time in the field of rosemary research,”says Moss. Luckily in trying to harness the power of this beautifullyscented plant, David and Bonita have created a wonderfullyrefreshing drink. No 1 Rosemary is completely free of calories,allergens, sugar or artificial sweeteners and is available in still,sparking and concentrated daily shots for those who want arefreshing and healthy way to rehydrate. This summer, serve it as the perfect accompaniment tothat garden party, picnic or barbecue – chilled, or over ice- and savour the taste of the Italian hills warmed by theglorious Mediterranean sun, even if you can’t actually paythe little village of Acciaroli a visit in person. Shop No 1 Rosemary Water online or at numerous retailersincluding Harrods, Selfridges, Waitrose and Wholefoods. QVisit Rosemarywater.comVOGUE PARTNERSHIP