Every year many Brits attempt to abstain from alcohol for the month of October, dubbed Sober October.
Organised by MacMillan Cancer Support, the event asks people to stay away from booze for either 31, 21 or 14 days in a bid to raise money for the charity.
Luckily this year you may not have to give up your favourite tipple, as alcohol-free booze is on the rise as a trendy, and healthy alternative to pints at the weekend. You can enjoy the same taste, but wake up feeling fresh in the morning. Bingo.
Here is a round-up of a dozen alcohol-free booze options to help you breeze through the month and help those in need.
1. American malt, £20.95, Lyre’s
Lyre’s American Malt is made in the style of bourbon. Drink over ice or use in cocktails like an Old Fashioned.
2. Amplify Zing & Zest, £15, Tesco
Amplify Zing and Zest is distilled with juniper berries, coriander seeds, angelica root, lemon peel, lemongrass, and ginseng root to make a punchy orange and citrus drink. Team with tonic and a slice of grapefruit.
3. Alcohol-free beer, £26 for 12x 330ml bottles, Freestar
Freestar is a light and refreshing IPA-style lager with a citrus edge. It’s gluten-free, vegan-friendly and just 62 calories per bottle.
4. Mockingbird spirit, £22.99, Mockingbird Spirit
Mockingbird Spirit mimics tequila and is made with blue weber agave straight from Mexico. It’s vegan-friendly and 12 calories per 50ml serving. Pair with club soda and fresh lime.
5. Nine Elms no. 18, £16.95, Master of Malt
Nine Elms No.18 has the juice of four types of dark berries and 20 botanicals. Drink it to complement dinner, or pair with tonic and a slice of grapefruit for a refreshing, tall drink.
6. Cordial, £35 for a box of nine 30ml bottles, Jukes
Jukes are wine cordials that you mix with still, sparkling or tonic water: Jukes 1 (white: citrus, stone fruit and herb theme) and Jukes 6 (red: black fruit-themed with a deep finish). Each 30ml bottle makes two 125ml glasses.
7. Fruit cider, £22.50 for 12 x 330ml cans, Drynks
Smashed ciders start life as the real thing and have the alcohol removed by a process called cool vacuum distillation which maintains the bubbles and flavour. Choose from apple or berry.
8. CBD Botanical Spirit, £22.99, Maria & Craig’s
Maria & Craig’s CBD Botanical Spirit contains natural botanicals such as distilled sage, chamomile, juniper and orange blossom, plus 25mg of premium CBD. Serve with tonic and garnish with orange peel.
9. Bittersweet aperitif, £18, Everleaf
Everleaf is a sustainably sourced aperitif made up of 18 different plants. Aromatic and bittersweet, mix it with tonic.
10. Sea Arch Coastal Juniper Distilled Spirit, £19.99, The Bottle Club
Sea Arch Coastal Juniper Distilled Spirit contains natural botanicals like sea kelp, samphire, cardamon and blood orange. Enjoy a Sea & T with tonic.
11. Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso, £23.95, The Whisky Exchange
Lyre’s Aperitif Rosso is inspired by classic vermouth Rosso. It’s bitter-sweet with blood orange, vanilla, caramel, citrus pith and cocoa. Mix with lemonade.
12. Friexenet Sparkling Rosé, £6, Morrisons
Freixenet Sparkling Rosé is made with moscato and tempranillo grapes, and has floral notes and a tropical fruit flavour.
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