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Sober October is over, for some of us, but what a ride it was. Instead of drinking water and watching sermons—though I did both, too—I drank so many exciting NA beverages. Here’s my top 10 new favorite NA drinks I had during October:
1. Monday Gin Alternative
It’s Monday right now, so pour yourself a gin alternative. Why not Monday “Gin”? Strong juniper notes, spice, citrus—everything you expect from a good gin—with a decidedly bitter finish, it’s a great stand in for London Dry. https://drinkmonday.co
It’s Monday right now, so pour yourself a gin alternative. Why not Monday “Gin”? Strong juniper notes, spice, citrus—everything you expect from a good gin—with a decidedly bitter finish, it’s a great stand in for London Dry. https://drinkmonday.co
2. Everleaf NA Bittersweet Aperitif
If Lillet was better, it would taste like this (and it would source using sustainable practices). But it doesn’t. Everleaf does. I would use this in alcohol or no alcohol drinks. Or, just drink it on the rocks with tonic.
@everleafdrinks
If Lillet was better, it would taste like this (and it would source using sustainable practices). But it doesn’t. Everleaf does. I would use this in alcohol or no alcohol drinks. Or, just drink it on the rocks with tonic.
@everleafdrinks
3. @AthleticBrewing All Out NA Beer
Cold weather beer all the way: coffee, chocolate, roasted grain. Maybe not quite as rich as a booze-laden stout, but still delicious and a good beer. https://athleticbrewing.com/products/all-out-stout-non-alcoholic-6-pack
Cold weather beer all the way: coffee, chocolate, roasted grain. Maybe not quite as rich as a booze-laden stout, but still delicious and a good beer. https://athleticbrewing.com/products/all-out-stout-non-alcoholic-6-pack
4. Jörg Geiger Inspiration 4.5
Red wine alts are thin, figuratively and literally. But Geiger figured out how to do it right. Made with apples, wine grapes, lapsang souchong, aronia berries, and herbs, think pine fire, nettles, cranberry, and hibiscus. https://delmosa.com/product/jorg-geiger-inspiration-nr-4-5/
Red wine alts are thin, figuratively and literally. But Geiger figured out how to do it right. Made with apples, wine grapes, lapsang souchong, aronia berries, and herbs, think pine fire, nettles, cranberry, and hibiscus. https://delmosa.com/product/jorg-geiger-inspiration-nr-4-5/
5. @Drinkhoptea Chamomile “The Calm One”
I didn’t expect this out of a hopped tea, but it’s become my nightly drink. Don’t think beer, per se. Think what would happen if you mixed your IPA with a tasty chamomile tea. Light with a bite. Zero calories. https://hoptea.com/products/the-calm-one
I didn’t expect this out of a hopped tea, but it’s become my nightly drink. Don’t think beer, per se. Think what would happen if you mixed your IPA with a tasty chamomile tea. Light with a bite. Zero calories. https://hoptea.com/products/the-calm-one
6. Navarro Vineyards Gewurtztraminer Grape Juice
Wine is grape juice. And Navarro is know for their Gewurtz. Two and two, together, best NA Gewurtz grape juice there is. Slightly sweet but a food “wine” for sure. Mix with water if you prefer less sweet. https://www.navarrowine.com/shop/2020-gewurztraminer-grape-juice
Wine is grape juice. And Navarro is know for their Gewurtz. Two and two, together, best NA Gewurtz grape juice there is. Slightly sweet but a food “wine” for sure. Mix with water if you prefer less sweet. https://www.navarrowine.com/shop/2020-gewurztraminer-grape-juice
7. Twelfth Night Cider
I tried this for my book, Mindful Mixology, and it’s money. Th weather is now perfect for it, in DC at least. Pulled from a book of NA recipes in 1919, I had to update it but it works. PM for updated recipe, or wait until I post it for the holidays.
I tried this for my book, Mindful Mixology, and it’s money. Th weather is now perfect for it, in DC at least. Pulled from a book of NA recipes in 1919, I had to update it but it works. PM for updated recipe, or wait until I post it for the holidays.
8. Non 1 Salted Raspberry and Chamomile
Light, fresh and fruity, pét nat fizzy, yet complex enough to hold up to food. In fact, their whole line of wine alternatives are delicious but Non 1 was the stunner to me. http://non.world/#product You can order at @drinknolow.
Light, fresh and fruity, pét nat fizzy, yet complex enough to hold up to food. In fact, their whole line of wine alternatives are delicious but Non 1 was the stunner to me. http://non.world/#product You can order at @drinknolow.
9. La Rhubarbelle Eclat
Made by Quebecois producer Brigitte Keszthelyi, this creamy, rhubarb juice, is made from heirloom varieties of rhubarb. It doesn’t tase like wine per se, but does the same work. Great for appetizers and vegetable dishes. https://delmosa.com/product/la-rhubarbelle-eclat/
Made by Quebecois producer Brigitte Keszthelyi, this creamy, rhubarb juice, is made from heirloom varieties of rhubarb. It doesn’t tase like wine per se, but does the same work. Great for appetizers and vegetable dishes. https://delmosa.com/product/la-rhubarbelle-eclat/
10. Puerh Tea & Tumeric Honey
I made this simple combo for breakfast and was bowled over. Earthy and delicious, I would drink it any time of day (or night). Puerh tea is an aged tea from China and gets funky dirty the older it is (those are good things). https://www.teaism.com/product/puer-tuo-cha/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpqWeyqvk7AIVEAiICR2v5wdQEAAYASAAEgLcMfD_BwE
I made this simple combo for breakfast and was bowled over. Earthy and delicious, I would drink it any time of day (or night). Puerh tea is an aged tea from China and gets funky dirty the older it is (those are good things). https://www.teaism.com/product/puer-tuo-cha/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpqWeyqvk7AIVEAiICR2v5wdQEAAYASAAEgLcMfD_BwE
