2020 was a heck of a year, but January 2021 offers a fresh start for all.
For many the new year is a time to cleanse. Some choose to suspend their daily happy hours for a while.
But going dry does not have to be boring. In fact, todayâs beverages market has a range of options â from alcohol-free beer to alcohol-free spirits and many mocktail ideas in between â that are so delicious, you wonât miss the booze (or the hangover).
Recently launched in the U.S., Fluère Spirits, a premium nonalcoholic spirits brand from the Netherlands, replicates the distilling techniques used for alcoholic spirits such as gin, whisky, rum, tequila and mezcal. Three expressions (Original, Raspberry, Spiced Cane and Smoked Agave) can be found on Amazon. Fluère is imported and distributed by Hearts + Tales Beverage Company.
Love it or hate it, itâs beginning to look a lot like ânog season.
While we just wrapped up decorative gourd season, we now roll into delicious warm drinks and, of course, the obligatory eggnog. Luckily, there are many variations to suit even the pickiest palates by substituting almond milk, coconut milk and various spirits other than whiskey and rum.
The beginnings of an egg drink, from The Spruce Eats’ “Eggnog’s European Origins,” TheSpruceEats.com:
âIt is believed that eggnog began in Europe. As early as the 13th century, medieval monks in Britain were known to drink posset, a warm ale punch with eggs and figs. Over the years, this likely merged with the various milk and wine punches often served at social gatherings.