Say "Cheers" to Devonia's Successful Summer, this Christmas

Devonia, the Devonshire-based fully sustainable spring water company is celebrating a bumper summer of sales. Plus the fact that it saved almost 150,000kg of glass from going to landfill. 

So why not "Say cheers" with a delicious South Devon Southside cocktail recipe, featuring Devonia sparkling water?

Devonia spring water company enjoyed an impressive summer. The company, which puts sustainability at the centre of it's entire ethos, sold 250,000 bottles of water and reused an impressive 201,000.

It's the only spring water company in the south of England with a business model focusing exclusively  on reusing glass bottles time and time again. 

Washing and refilling the bottles uses just 6% of the energy required to recycle glass, reducing CO2 by 94%. And of course, there's no plastic pollution going into the world's oceans, too!

Over Devonia's 18 years in business, the company has saved an amazing 144,995kg of glass from going to landfill, by collecting and reusing its bottles from hotels, pubs, cafes, restaurants, special events and private customers across Devon.

And it's not going to stop there. After adding 35 new trade customers to its books this summer, including 15 wedding and events venues, Devonia is on track to double the size of its operations in 2023. The company wants to move to a larger facility that will allow for more organic growth and is looking to hire new staff, as well as purchase new vans and machinery.

The Telegraph has recently declared Devon the greatest county in England, according to science. With the winning combination of the great outdoors and delicious local food and drink, it's hard to argue with that.   

Devonia's water ticks both boxes. It's bottled at source from a spring that bubbles up on the edge of a meadow near the villages of Beeson and Beesands, which are less than a mile from the sea. With a natural soft taste, both still and sparkling products are available in 330ml or 750ml bottles.

As well as being a sustainable business, Devonia supports the Dartmoor Rescue Group's Ashburton team, of which owner Neil Graham has been a full member for a number of years. By purchasing Devonia water,  customers are also supporting the incredible work of the mountain rescue team.  

Recipe: celebrate Devonia's summer successes with a South Devon Southside cocktail

A little Devonshire twist on a Rum Southside cocktail, enjoy this delicious drink made with fabulous local rum and sparkling spring water.

Ingredients – serves 6

12 large mint leaves, plus 4 large sprigs

1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

120ml freshly squeezed lime juice (approx. 4 limes)

120ml simple syrup (1:1 water and sugar)

240ml Devon Rum Co spiced rum

330ml Devonia sparkling water

1/8tsp salt

Large handful of ice, plus more for serving

Method:

Add the mint leaves and 2 lime wedges into a pitcher and muddle them (if you don't have a muddler, a long-handled wooden spoon will do).

Add the lime juice, simple syrup, rum and ice and stir 40 times (exactly, we're counting!) with a long-handled cocktail spoon (or your trusty wooden spoon).

Add the sparkling water and salt and stir well.

For each drink, fill a tumbler half full with ice, add a mint sprig and a wedge of lime, and pour your cocktail.

Stir gently and serve ice cold.

For further information about Devonia, please visit www.devoniawater.co.uk, follow on Instagram: DevoniaWaterCompany or 'Like' Devonia Water on Facebook.  

We would suggest laying some bottles of Devonia down for your family's Christmas this year?