Beyond Hangovers

  Mocktails are on the move - one way or another! The Alcohol-Free cocktail has matured in taste, style and elegance in recent years. So is it time for a more serious sobriquet? Let's look at the issues that may be infusing Mocktails with a complimentary shot of cringe. . .   'The Spiritfree Manifesto'   It's time for a little stroll back to 2017. . . when mocktails were on the mend: sickly syrups and fruit juice galore were giving way to talented bar-room mixology. However, top Chicago bartender/business visionary Julia Momose began to notice unease among Mocktail customers. A certain stigma. Shared by those who provided their drinks, in a new era of the "considered nonalcoholic cocktail". Chicago mixologist and force of nature Julia Momose in her element www.momosejulia.com    The whole process began to lack "a term more befitting the skill that goes into creating the beverage" - and not because of pride on the part of the bartender. Well, partl...

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...

  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...

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...