Booze-Free Drinks - Guest Post by Tawny
Tawny, who has been with the Studio over 2 years and is our longest SPT student, has been focused on her health and wellness. As a part of her health journey, she has become a booze-free expert and is sharing her top tips for having fun without alcohol. You can follow Tawny at @tawnymlara.
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I sipped my last beer on November 30th, 2015. Or maybe I should say I sipped my last alcoholic beer on November 30th, 2015. I got sober before we had terms like sober curious, hot spots like sober bars and booze-free bottle shops, and the now-thriving non-alcoholic drink scene. You can learn more about my story in my new book, Dry Humping: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze, but for now, let’s discuss some of my favorite booze-free drinks that are also low in sugar and low-calorie.
Best Wine Alternative
Surely - The first time I tasted Surely’s sparkling non-alcoholic rosé, I immediately grabbed the bottle to make sure there was no booze! It’s seriously that good. If you’re not a rosé fan, check out their cabernet, pinot noir, or brut. I also like how Surely gives the consumer size options. Having a friend over for dinner? You can split a bottle! Want something yummy to drink on a solo night? Pop open a single-serve can!
Best Beer Alternative
Partake - I’ve tasted nearly every non-alcohol beer on the market and nothing comes close to Partake. These yummy beers are sugar-free and low in calories. They also offer several different options like IPA, Pale Ale, Blonde, and Stout. They even sell seasonal beers like Hefeweizen for the summer and Oktoberfest for the fall!
Best Spirit Alternative
Ritual - Want a margarita or an old-fashioned fashioned with none of the calories, sugar, or hangover? Check out Ritual! They have alcohol-free tequila, gin, whiskey, and rum that you can sip on the rocks, neat, or in your favorite cocktail.
Best Botanical
Parentheses - Full disclosure: this is my drink brand! My (also sober!) fiancé and I launched this botanical beverage just a few weeks ago. Nick’s a former sommelier with a passion for fermentation, while I’m a nerd for herbalism. We put our passions together to create a delicious botanical beverage that’s booze-free aperitif and digestif! The herbs in Before are designed to stimulate your senses before a meal, while the After aids in digestion. Our drink launches this fall. Follow @drinkparentheses to stay in the loop!
These are just four of my favorite NA drinks. Want to learn more? Check out Zero Proof Nation for all things non-alcoholic. Want to learn more about booze-free mixology? Check out Sans Bar!
Remember, you don’t need to booze to have a fun date night or to catch up with some friends—especially if you’re passionate about health and fitness.