The best no and low alcohol beers, wines and spirits to get you through Dry January
Tighter lockdown restrictions, cold nights and unrest on the other side of the Atlantic are enough to test even the strongest of resolve.
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Updated / Friday, 8 Jan 2021
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Here s what s stirring our interest.
What to drink when you’re not drinking? It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves for quite some time. In the past, we would rely on sparkling water, juice, fizzy drinks, energy frinks or even just a cup of tea.
These days, however, we have many more options at our disposal. Thanks to the demand for ‘low and no’ libations, higher quality, no-abv spirits, UK sales are at a record high, according to market researchers Nielsen.
In Ireland, sales of low and non-alcoholic beer jumped by 60% in 2018 alone. And the arrival of non-alcoholic venues, such as The Virgin Mary in Dublin, has shown that many are looking for a booze-free experience.
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If you re virtual happy-houred out, expecting, looking for a way to wind down, trying to cut down on sugar, sober-curious, or just trying to wake up refreshed, there are so many exciting (and really delicious) new non-alcoholic spirits on the market to enjoy and gift to friends and family. Making a mocktail certainly no longer means a Shirley Temple or something with sugar-y syrup and a silly straw. Making some of these options part of your home bar is a great way to make any dinner or small gathering feel special. Rebekah Peppler, author of
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