TAME YOUR TIPPLE

Anna Makin-Jones has been inspired by the hedgerows on her doorstep to create an all-natural booze-free drinks business

- Anna Addison

Gin and tonic? Glass of sauvignon? Maybe a mojito?

Lots of us will have enjoyed a tipple or two at the hundreds of fine establishments across God’s own country over the festive season.

But maybe you’re feeling the after-effects a little now and want to give yourself a bit of a break – maybe you’re cutting back for 2020. But what’s the alternative? Tonic water? Orange juice? Not very inspiring.

However, a West Yorkshire Mum is taking things to a whole new level ‘I had a night out with my friends, and I was driving – and the non-alcoholic options were limited. We were all after a sophisticated drink to pair with a lovely meal… not something packed with sugar that would destroy our taste-buds.’

Annabel Makin-Jones, a farmer and drinks entrepreneur from Micklefield, has launched a range of all-natural drinks made with English fruits and foraged botanicals, inspired by the flavours of the British countryside.

Slurp on strawberry, cucumber and lime flower, or perhaps blueberry, dandelion and lavender will quench that thirst. They’re just two of the mouthwatering flavours on offer from Tame and Wild.

Annabel runs her family farm near Leeds with husband, Chris, and her two children, Oscar who’s five and three-year-old Gemina. Farming’s in her blood she’s fifth-generation no less and has expanded the successful strawberry operation growing premium berries for top retailers and restaurants across Britain.

‘I wanted to find a natural soft drink so that when I am settling down with Netflix of an evening, I really feel like I am getting a ‘treat’. However it’s not just for the grown-ups, I wanted to be able to give my children something yummy yet healthy.