Cocktail Glossar
Yes, that’s actually true. With Siegfried Classic Low, a long drink has as much alcohol as a normal beer: 5% vol.
1 part – Siegfried Classic Low (20% vol)
3 parts – Tonic Water (0% vol)
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= 5% vol in your drink
You need a bar spoon to stir drinks. It also serves as a unit of measurement at the bar. One bar spoon unit (BL) corresponds to approx. 5ml. The other side of the bar spoon is a tamper or a small plate, depending on the model. This makes it easy to mash or crush smaller ingredients.
Yes! And, any way you want it, that’s the way you need it! We look forward to seeing all the different options you come up with.
Of course you can do that, but the drink won’t taste as good as you wished. Because it reduces the taste in the drink. With Siegfried Classic Low it stays a 100% taste. In other words: Only the alcohol is reduced, the taste is fully present. This is what makes the product so special.
Centilitre (or “cl” for short) is a measure of quantity commonly used in the bar scene. 1cl corresponds to 10ml.
The word dash is an indication of quantity and stands for a splash or a drop. It is usually used in connection with cocktail bitters. As a rule, a dash corresponds to about 0.08 to 0.1 cl. At the bar, people work with so-called dash bottles. As an experienced bartender, you know what the quantity is in your own bar. The rule at home is: less is more – you can always top up a little later.
It’s impossible to fully recreate the taste of an alcoholic spirit – and we don’t really think one should even try. Siegfried Gin’s special feature is not the alcohol itself, but the variety of flavours and their balance. This is exactly what we have transferred into a non-alcoholic alternative. The taste is deliberately different, but – we can tell you this much – extremely good! You should try it!
No, WYLDA does not contain sugar or other sweeteners.
Dry shaking means shaking in a shaker without ice. As ice cubes in the shaker make it difficult for foam to form, a dry shake is mainly used for drinks containing protein.
Light, fruity and berry – as it looks! Creates an incredibly light and delicious long drink with tonic water or ginger beer.
WYLDA is much more than a simple energy drink: energy drinks are ready-mixed lemonades that are primarily characterised by an increased caffeine content and “gummy bear flavour”. WYLDA, on the other hand, is a premium distillate for mixing high-quality long drinks and should not be consumed neat. It is based on elaborate distillates and extracts of special botanicals that have been known for thousands of years and is supplemented with vitamin B6, magnesium and caffeine.
While we (and now many others) have been producing alcohol-free alternatives that can be used to replace familiar spirits, WYLDA is a real alternative to alcohol and offers a completely new drinking experience.
We spent a long time figuring out how to extract the aromas of our botanicals non-alcoholic. Needless to say, we can’t reveal the exact process. But we will say this much: It’s complex.
The BBE (best before date) for a closed bottle is 18 months. After opening, it should be stored in a cool place and consumed quickly. But honestly: It will probably be gone faster than the durability dictates ;)
Wonderoak is perfect as a high-quality ingredient in long drinks (e.g. with cola, ginger ale or ginger beer) or cocktails. Wonderoak can also be used very well in drinks that are actually made with rum.
From a legal perspective, WYLDA is not a ready-to-drink beverage. It has to be mixed in order to be a drink. We recommend mixing WYLDA with tonic water in a ratio of 1:3.
Perfect Serve
50ml WYLDA
150ml TONIC WATER
Served as a long drink on ice cubes with a lemon zest
Juicy Berry tastes also really good with ginger beer. And if you want it fruity but not quite so sweet, then a shot of Juicy Berry is also very nice in a prosecco or champagne. (Suggestion: Use a sweeter prosecco)
You can find inspiration and more recipes here.
By European law, a gin must contain at least 37.5% alcohol by volume. Classic Low has only 20% vol. and is therefore not allowed to call itself so and is therefore, strictly speaking, not a gin.
Yes, all our products are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
Yes, Siegfried Wonderleaf was Germany’s first non-alcoholic alternative and the world’s first non-alc spirit launched using the same brand name as its alcoholic role model.
Yes, absolutely.
A ready to drink prepared long drink (e.g. with tonic water) is completely alcohol-free – 0,0% vol.
No. Wonderleaf best comes into its own in high-quality long drinks in cocktails. You can find recipes here.
Yes! All our products are vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free.
Yes, WYLDA components are obtained using a patented process in order to guarantee the most intensive function possible.
Yes, that’s no problem at all. Of course, you should basically only enjoy all stimulants in moderation.
Yes, Wonderoak is 100% vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free – as all of our products.
The product is safe for a healthy adult when used properly (1:3 mixture as stated in the recipe) and a maximum of 3 drinks/day. If you are unsure, please speak to a doctor in advance.
Yes, as long as WYLDA is mixed in a 1:3 ratio and not consumed neat. The ingredients are fully compliant with EU food law – the novel combination in the production of WYLDA does not change this.
No, the product is NOT suitable for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Yes, like all Siegfried products, WYLDA is completely vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free
Yes, all our products are vegetarian / vegan / gluten free!
A jigger is a small measuring cup that is used when mixing cocktails. It makes it easier to measure out the drink ingredients. Usually, a European jigger has a double bar measure consisting of a combination of 2-3cl and 4-5cl.
A little tip for at home:
Instead of a professional jigger, you can also use an egg cup. These often also have a measurement of 5cl.
A mixing glass is used in cocktail making to mix and cool liquids. The mixing glass is used instead of a shaker when ingredients can be easily combined. Cocktails that consist only of spirits, for example, are stirred. For cocktails with clear ingredients, such as a martini cocktail, you prevent the drink from becoming cloudy by stirring it instead of shaking it. Shaking the drink in a shaker can produce quite a lot of meltwater. This is why drinks such as Old Fashioned, Manhattans, and Martinis are always prepared in a mixing glass.
The strainer is one of the most important bar tools – suitable for the home bar as well as for the bar itself. The strainer is used to retain pieces of fruit, spices, or herbs and ice remaining in the shaker. Additionally using a fine strainer (small kitchen strainer, tea strainer) can retain even the smallest particles. Straining a drink twice is called double straining or finestrain.
Straining is the process of simply sieving the cocktail out of the cocktail shaker or mixing glass. This retains the larger pieces of ice and prevents them from entering the glass. A so-called strainer is used for this.
Double straining is the simple straining by means of a strainer, in which a fine strainer is additionally used. This retains even the smallest pieces of ice and prevents them from entering the glass.
The flavour of WYLDA is new and unlearned. Free from artificial flavours and sweeteners, WYLDA offers a complex taste profile with herbal, fresh notes for adult drinks. In short: IT TASTES WYLDA!
Once opened, Wonderleaf can be kept unrefrigerated for at least 8 weeks. However, we recommend not exposing the bottle to direct sunlight and storing it in a cool place.
Unlike alcohol, the effects of WYLDA build up slowly and are generally perceived more unconsciously. It therefore makes sense not to evaluate every sip, but rather the course of an entire evening in retrospect.
WYLDA is aimed at all adults who want more than just good flavour in a non-alcoholic drink. Experience the flavour of uninhibited nights full of euphoria that should ideally never end. Made for night owls and night owls who don’t want to drink alcohol but still don’t want to miss out on the effect1.
The world is more than black and white! Imagine being able to start earlier and/or drink more of your favourite drinks without getting twice as drunk. Thanks to Siegfried Classic Low, you now have better control over the amount of alcohol – without having to forego enjoyment.
Because WYLDA itself has enough effect. WYLDA is highly concentrated and could enhance the effect of alcohol.
We advise against mixing it with alcohol, e.g. as an additive/extra boost in a vodka soda!
The ingredients in WYLDA are so highly concentrated that it must be mixed in a 1:3 ratio.
The caffeine content in WYLDA alone is four times higher than permitted for ready-to-drink products. Only by mixing you get a drink with a permissible amount of caffeine.
For example, if you double the amount of WYLDA specified in the preparation instructions, the finished drink would have twice the caffeine content permitted by law for ready-to-drink beverages – we advise against this!
Because we don’t just leave out alcohol – we rethink it.
As pioneers of alcohol-free alternatives, we have helped shape the spirits market and know what botanicals can do.
We scrutinise the status quo on a daily basis and believe that leaving it out was just the beginning. Adding function is the next step.
Zests are thin strips of citrus fruit peel that are peeled off with the help of a peeler. It is important to use only the upper peel, which is free of bitter substances, and not the white lower peel. Make sure that the fruit is untreated and washed thoroughly. The zests are used to flavour the surface of the drink and give it the final touch. The term “twists” refers to a twisted peel.
Drinks are spritzed with zest by placing the zest on the side, slightly above the drink, and squeezing the zest between the fingers – this allows the essential oils in the peel of the citrus fruit to escape.