While some of you choose to abstain from alcohol for only a limited amount of time, the idea of cutting back is always in fashion. Take the Dry July camping for example. The temptation to be healthier, cut costs, lose some weight, and avoid hangovers seems to be strong with Aussies. I know that it can be difficult to give soft drinks the same level of sparkle as their alcoholic counterparts, but I have some ideas to make sure you don’t miss out on the fun when staying dry this July and all year long, for that matter.
1. Alcohol-Free IPA
Let’s kick it off with the basics – IPA beer. It’s a favourite among beer enthusiasts and casual beer drinkers alike. Since it’s such a sought-after drink at parties, let’s look at some of the greatest non-alcoholic IPA beer substitutes that are currently on the market. The Athletic Brewing Co Run Wild IPA, for example, is what happens when you put a fantastic idea together with a talented group of brewers.
Leading the revolution in non-alcoholic beer, Athletic Brewing has been producing great-tasting non-alcoholic beers only from premium, natural ingredients. It all started with a desire to drink more wisely, more healthily, and better. The two brothers-in-law started travelling the world to gather a market for handcrafted non-alcoholic beverages out of a desire to make history and better people’s lives.
The award-winning Athletic Brewery Run Wild IPA will make craft beer enthusiasts giddy. A blend of five different Northwest hop varietals was used to brew this piney, zesty, and well-balanced beer using organic Vienna malt. This approachable IPA is amazingly non-alcoholic and meant to be enjoyed anywhere, at any time. It is subtle yet nuanced. And best of all, the delicious Athletic Brewing Co Run Wild IPA tastes just like a full-strength IPA does. Just try fooling your friends into thinking they’re drinking a regular IPA and see how it goes!
For your convenience and enjoyment, other than their award-winning alcohol-free IPA, Athletic Brewing also offer a variety of non-alcoholic wines, spirits, and other drink mixers. Be sure to check out their full range.
2. Alcohol-Free Mulled Wine
Without a steaming mug of mulled wine in your hand, is winter really winter? Make a mocktail version of mulled wine by substituting delicious pomegranate and apple juice for the wine component. Warming cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and peppercorns are combined with it to create a festive perfume that is sure to fill the house with that good winter smell.
3. Ginger and Pineapple Punch
Try a pineapple and ginger punch that also includes mint and lime for something a little different. Best of all, you can make it yourself thanks to the many simple DIY recipes online. It is the ideal party energizer for any sleepy partygoers.
4. Cranberry Spritz
This cranberry spritz is a breath of fresh air, with overtones of sage and orange, and is another mocktail to keep you awake. Serve sparkling grape juice with it for a pleasant and cooling beverage. Perfect for easy-going summer days.
5. Non-Alcoholic Irish Cream Liqueur
A non-alcoholic Irish cream liqueur, combined with espresso and holiday spices, recreates the iconic cocktail’s luxuriously creamy mouthfeel and is as great as a drink or used in baked goods. Find a recipe you love and indulge in this rich drink minus the headaches!
6. Frozen Blackberry Smoothie
Who said smoothies were only good in the summer? Take advantage of the abundance of frozen fruits by making this sweet and sour blackberry smoothie. It will be a topic of conversation at gatherings when combined with banana, stem ginger, and pomegranate juice. Bonus points for being so nutritional that you can even skip serving dessert.
7. Sage and Sour
A zesty mocktail made with alcohol-free gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and egg white can capture the flavour of fresh sage leaves. This taste-cleansing sage sour is exquisite and classy in every way that you imagine it to be.
8. Fruit Cooler
For a summer celebration, you want something easy and energising. With a touch of sweet honey, our goji berry and raspberry cooler balance the sharp, tangy flavours of ginger, goji berries, and raspberries. Try our citrus-peach cooler instead. During the winter, citrus fruits like grapefruit, pomelo, clementines and blood oranges. Take advantage of their bright crimson flesh while you can because they have a very brief season near the end of winter. Give them a prominent place in our drivers’ punch for a flavorful, flavorful glass.
9. Iced Tea
Tea can be consumed year-round in a variety of ways, such as a hot beverage in the winter, an icy beverage in the summer, and even fermented in kombucha. Try this simple iced tea with touches of mint, orange, and lemon, or get creative and try different fruits. Excellent choices include our peach iced tea, golden pineapple and vanilla iced tea, and mint and mango iced green tea. Perfect instead of the boozy Long Island Iced Tea.
10. Ginger Beer
Craving something with a kick? To prepare the syrup for this zingy ginger beer, fresh ginger and sugar are combined. Lemon juice and soda water are then added to the mixture. Perfect for a backyard party or family picnic.
11. Homemade Cordial
A cordial is also referred to as squash in many other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and others. This non-alcoholic beverage has a strong sweetness to it and flavours that include lemon, strawberry, kiwi, and peach. Try to use seasonal ingredients, and for a simple mixture, combine just sugar and water. Cordials can be kept in the refrigerator for several months as long as they are kept in sanitised jars.
12. Alcohol-Free Passion Fruit Martini
There is no reason for missing out on one of our most well-liked drinks! Create a passionfruit martini mocktail that has all the flavours of the real thing without any alcohol. For additional flavour richness, combine fresh passion fruit and lemon juice with an alcohol-free spirit.
13. Virgin Mojito Mocktail
Instead of rum, try this zingy lime, sugar, and fresh mint mojito that is made without it. To release the oils, mash the mint with a rolling pin or a pestle and mortar so that it yields a lot of flavours. You might also try a mock pomegranate mojito for a delicious flavour twist.
14. Diabolo Grenadine
Create your own ruby crimson grenadine by combining sugar and pomegranate juice in a syrup, then delicately stirring in orange blossom water. The syrup can then be combined with lemonade to create several mocktails, such as our diabolo grenadine, which is ideal for a summer beverage or Valentine’s Day mocktail.
15. Veggie Smoothies
Increase your vitamin intake by blending a smoothie with veggies. Get creative with flavourings like peanut butter and spices to create the ideal smoothie blend with your prefered components. For example, a vegan kale smoothie with creamy avocado, pineapple juice, and lime is not only refreshing but extremely nutritious.
