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5 Top Tequila substitutes for Celebrating Cinco de Mayo – it's time to 'Fiesta No Alcohólica' with full Mexican flavour!

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Non-alcoholic Tequilas have really arrived on the drinks scene! And their taste captures the essence of Mexico's spicy spirit. So why be sick in a sombrero when you can fiesta till sunrise in style? 😎   Take an alcohol-free turn at Tequila Time and steady your Salsa steps! An alcohol-free Cinco de Mayo The Latin Spirit really leads the way with Celebrations - and that's official! On May 5, sales of beer in the US exceed those of the Superbowl , and even St. Patrick's Day partying! Now add scenes of Tequila sloshing around all day, and night. And all in all, there's too much opportunity for regret the next day! So it's great to be able to enjoy Cinco de Mayo with alcohol-free Tequilas . Or simply slow things down when the pace turns a little too loco! 😉 All the traditional elements to fully experience Tequila shots with salt (yes salt!) and lime pieces Let's look at a few regular questions . . .  Is there a non-alcoholic Tequila? Yes! - there are now sever...

How to host a great Easter Gathering | with non-alcoholic guests (and those that don't wish to get too drunk!)

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  What's the first thing you'll do when entertaining guests this Easter? That's right - offer them all a drink! And here's why non-alcoholic beverages make so much sense for hosting a successful Easter get-together . . .   The UK's first agave-based Tequila alternative by Mockingbird Raising alcohol-free drinks glasses for Easter 2022! So your guests have arrived and you're all eager to relax. It's time to catch up and enjoy the Easter celebrations. 'So what can I get you?' - your warm offer extends their way! Now think. How many times have you heard one of your visitors reply 'oh, not much for me really, I'm driving' - or some other sad mumble? And we all know that's typical guestspeak for 'it's my other half who'll be having the fun today/I'll just do my best to keep up with these jollies'.  (or some similar scenario) So you serve them something (not unlike) lime & soda. And hope the guilt and gloom keeps a...

12 Awesome Mother's Day Gifts: for an Alcohol-Free Mum (who misses Clubs and Boozy Holidays!)

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Thinking about a non-alcoholic drinks present for Mum's Day this year? It's always a great way to perk her up. In a way she won't regret the next morning! Let's take a look at some top alcohol-free versions of vintage drinkies. And what really makes your Mum reach for a better bottle of bliss! Among this year's Mother's Day gift sets available from www.drydrinker.com   Alcohol-free Mother's Day gifts | a spot of detox for all her favourite tastes! Think for a moment how much fun we all lost to lockdowns. The closure of clubs. The grounding of holiday flights.  So many nights on so many dance floors...  And guess what? Many a mum has not-so-distant memories of bleary nights out too! Clubbing days gone by all too quickly. Sometimes best forgotten. Other occasions - more fondly revisited to Robbie Williams tracks crooning from the kitchen! With a crafty bottle of wine perhaps. Mum's no fool! Make a careful selection of non-alcoholic tipple to match her tas...

Sober St. Patrick's Day!

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'Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day!' But not everyone enjoys a hangover - nobody in fact! And until recent years the choice was stark. At least for those of us who enjoy a pint of stout. The options were:   don't drink don't drink (much)  lemonade   Since 2016 that scenario has gladly shifted. The market for 'NoLo' beers expanded 30% towards  2021,  in  the UK  alone .  With a respectable trend of 34% growth predicted by 2024.  So big brand  names and fresh   players alike are rising to meet new demands and habits.  Which begs a question even St. Patrick would love to know. . . . Can you get Guinness zero on Draught? Many are the nights and myriad the pints of draught Guinness downed by this reviewer, in  Camden Town.   Guinness on taps with an Irish heritage sets certain standards. Standards difficult to achieve with a brew  kept in the captivity of cans. Guinness 0.O is indeed available in hybrid draught f...