Xin and Voltaire Information

Xīn and Voltaire is a Maison de Glace that produces the finest sorbet cocktails. Founded in 2017 by Grace Ubawuchi, Xīn and Voltaire was born to challenge the capabilities of alcohol and ice and push the boundaries of how cocktails can be savoured. With a deep desire for heightened sensorial experiences, Grace always sought perfectly crafted cocktails and desserts, however, felt she often had to choose between the two. She wanted to have her cocktail, and eat it too… With this no compromise attitude, she set out on a journey to elevate alcohol beyond its liquid state. Unafraid of breaking the rules and blurring the lines between food and drink, she created a new sensorial experience; Xin and Voltaire sorbet cocktails were born. Global Tastemakers: To marry art and alchemy we worked closely with Nina Metayer for our core product range, The multi-award-winning chef Parisienne has dedicated her life to the world of French cuisine and pastry, using her advanced skills to disrupt and innovate. Nina has worked for distinguished chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris. She has had the honour of presenting her creations to President Emmanuel Macron for over 4 years. Nina brings her unique creative flair to give our cocktail sorbets their exceptional flavours and a mouthfeel, far superior to any other alcoholic sorbets. Breakthrough Technology: For two years, Grace worked to find the right food technology and processes that could freeze higher ABVs. In those two years, hundreds of iterations were created and finally, we achieved the feat of freezing alcohol at a high ABV. Our cocktail sorbets are made with food technology that challenges the way alcohol is consumed, creating beautifully crafted sorbet cocktails that can be savoured from the first bite to the last sip.