![]() These will be a permanent staple in my drink fridge for nights, and they'd be great to add to the cooler as in-person parties start up again. What's more, the mild flavor was ideal for a long night of drinking in the way a light beer might be, and pairs quite nicely with food. The flavor of Casamara Club doesn't come on strong and, with just 4 grams of sugar, isn't anything you'd really crave after a long day or for a celebration.īut I brought these along to my first sober social event, and not only was I happy to have a bottle in hand just like everyone else but, because these look just like beer bottles, I don't think anyone even noticed I wasn't drinking. They're so subtle, in fact, that the first time I opened a bottle after a long day, I was a little underwhelmed. Casamara Club makes four interesting and unique flavors, from Onda's earthy citrus (my personal favorite) to Capo's honey-and-mint notes I recommend opting for a variety pack to test them all.Īll four flavors are very subtle. As a fan of Topo Chico and bitters, the subtle bite and effervescence in these bottles were right up my alley. ![]() These bottles look like beer but they're actually filled with sparkling, non-alcoholic amaro club sodas. I found it nice that I could just crack one bottle for a N/A glass with dinner, without feeling the pressure that comes with opening a bottle of traditional wine and needing to finish it within a few days. ![]() The drink is a bit of an investment - one box will run you $48.50 plus $6.50 shipping - but you're actually getting 9 small bottles (30ml) in a box. Made from apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and a bunch of berries (11g sugar per bottle), this cordiality was formulated to be paired with food, and it does indeed play off the culinary flavors of wine-pairing favorites like steak and homemade meatballs. ![]() You're intended to mix the cordiality with sparkling or still water to a dilution of your liking, and I found, when mixed with soda water, it's like having a lovely, slightly chilled red with just enough effervescence to perk the drink up and really make the flavors pop around your mouth. But the red wine mimic, Jukes 6, has a deep, slightly fruity, mostly spicy taste with a subtle earthiness that gives it that true wine feel. I was less of a fan of the white mimic (Jukes 1), which was a bit peachy for my taste. Jukes Cordiality was created by British award-winning wine writer and wine taster, Matthew Jukes, to mirror the depth, taste, and ability to enhance the flavor of food as wine, but without the alcohol. Whether you’re taking Dry January for a spin or giving booze the boot for good, read on to find the best non-alcoholic spirits to add to your home bar.As a dedicated red wine lover (and a harsh critic), I was surprised when Jukes 6 easily became one of the best non-alcoholic drinks I tested. (Waking up feeling sharper is just the cherry on top.) Many brands are so good that you might find yourself craving them instead of the real thing. That’s where alcohol-free spirits come in: By replacing the booze you’d normally add to a cocktail, they allow you to make your favorite drinks (and experiment with new ones) without any of the drawbacks of drinking. People who stop drinking for a month are also likely to lose weight. On the other end of the spectrum, giving up alcohol can improve your mental health, particularly for women, per a 2019 study. ![]() Drinking can even heighten your breast cancer risk. It can suppress the deepest stage of sleep, keeping you from feeling fully rested hinder your immune system, leaving you with fewer defenses against viruses and increase your risk of stroke, among other drawbacks. Of course, alcohol isn’t inherently bad, but it’s linked to some pretty scary stuff. Although a pour of wine can be healthy here and there, the long-term effects of alcohol can take a toll as the years go by. Now, thanks to the best non-alcoholic spirits, which either mimic your favorite liquors or add something entirely new to the mix, you don’t have to drink alcohol to enjoy a world-class cocktail.īeyond flavor, there are a whole host of reasons you might want to give up drinking, at least for a little bit. Mocktails might not sound like the most exciting beverages, but hear us out: We’re way beyond the time when making a booze-free beverage meant adding a splash of juice to a glass of seltzer. ![]()
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