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Teetotal nice drinks

33 replies

FraglesRock · 01/12/2019 16:31

I'm not a big drinker anyway but I'll be driving this Christmas. I don't like Diet Coke etc. Does anyone have a drink that feels special and is non alcoholic?

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Gingernaut · 01/12/2019 16:35

Shloer
Carbonated mineral water and a posh codial
Elderflower pressé
Appletise

Admittedly, a lot of those are pretty sugary.

Drink plenty of water, or else by the end of the day, your teeth will be furry.

Sadik · 01/12/2019 16:35

Ginless tonic with one of the nice feverfree gins with ice, lemon etc.

Sadik · 01/12/2019 16:36

Also has the advantage that you're not obviously not drinking IYKWIM (less relevant if you're the designated driver)

PersonaNonGarter · 01/12/2019 16:38

We are into all the non-alcoholic gins with good tonics

mrsfeatherbottom · 01/12/2019 16:38

I love ginger ale with lime or a non-alcoholic mojito.

iklboo · 01/12/2019 16:38

Elderflower tonic is lovely and refreshing

Bilingualspingual · 01/12/2019 16:38

I like kombucha and Erdinger low alcohol wheat beer. I’ve found quite a lot of stuff on Ocado, and try searching on Instagram under #dry #sober -type hashtags.

Loopytiles · 01/12/2019 16:39

Is sugar a concern? More options if not!

Disfordarkchocolate · 01/12/2019 16:40

We like Fentimans soft drinks and Belvoir.

MustardScreams · 01/12/2019 16:40

Kombucha (there’s time to make your own if you’re that way inclined!)
Like a PP said Ocado have an excellent selection of non-alcoholic and fancy grown up drinks.

ffswhatnext · 01/12/2019 16:41

Strawberry or raspberry lemonade. Really tasty with or without alcohol.

stucknoue · 01/12/2019 16:41

Tonic and a slice of lime?

ChikiTIKI · 01/12/2019 16:42

I had a couple of lovely cocktails last night that were also not too sweet...

An iced tea.

A no-jito !! It had elderflower in with plenty of mint. Was lovely.

FraglesRock · 01/12/2019 16:52

What's a non alcoholic gin? Is there a good brand?

You've reminded me I enjoy a soda and lime cordial!

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Ellmau · 01/12/2019 17:00

Mango or raspberry flavoured J2O. Either straight or mixed with lemonade.

gwilt · 01/12/2019 17:23

Seedlip is a good non alcoholic gin. Expensive. You can try it out at a Pizza Express before you commit to a bottle!

Groovee · 01/12/2019 17:24

I like the J20 spritzers.

Ribena winter spice served warm is nice.

Lenny1980 · 01/12/2019 17:28

Sparkling tea.

AllYouGoodGoodPeople · 01/12/2019 17:29

Ginger ale with orange juice - 50/50 mix.

You can mull apple juice, or appetizer- use it instead of cider in a mulled cider recipe.

dancingbadger · 01/12/2019 17:39

If you like non-alcoholic alternatives to alcoholic drinks then dry drinker.com is a good place to start. It has a wide range of non-alcoholic beers, wines, gins prosecco etc. I'll definitely be getting myself some nice non alcoholic 'champagne' for Xmas day.

EgremontRusset · 01/12/2019 17:52

Lidl Cerocero non alcoholic gin is £10 and as good as seedlip for a lot less

CherryPavlova · 01/12/2019 17:55

I have discovered Robinson’s Mint and Lime Cordial which when mixed with sparkling water tastes like a virgin mojito. Not expensive either.

Iamthelaw73 · 01/12/2019 18:16

Seedlip also make "nogroni" and "aecorn" - other Non-Alcoholic cordials and cocktails

FraglesRock · 01/12/2019 20:41

Cheers all (pun intended)

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Destinysdaughter · 01/12/2019 20:45

Cranbury juice with a slice of lime
Mango juice and sparkling water

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