Alcohol-free drink options and mocktail recipes that taste amazing
Looking for a drink that won’t leave you hungover as you face another full-on day of parenting, you’ll love these low and no alcohol options!
Whether it’s lifestyle, pregnancy or personal prefernce, choosing to abstain from alcohol can be tricky to navigate in social situations.
If you’re a non-drinker for any reason, socialising can give you major FOMO, but that doesn’t have to be the case!
More and more, delicious and creative alcohol-free and low alcohol options are becoming readily available to help you celebrate, alongside everyone else.
Taking a break from alcohol also has proven health benefits including better sleep, more energy, greater focus and some people even save money. It’s a win win!
Non-alcoholic drinks you’ll love
Whether you always refrain from alcohol, are expecting, or simply just looking for a drink that won’t leave you hungover or in fear of a paralysing headache the next day as you face another full-on day of parenting, you’ll love the options in the gallery below …
Nocktail Strawberry Daiquiri 4 pack, RRP $18.99
This non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri uses a unique blend of natural botanicals, spices and flavours to recreate the same satisfying experience you would expect from an alcoholic daiquiri, without the next-day nasties. Nocktail’s boast the lowest sugar content among non-alcoholic cocktails worldwide! They use stevia (a natural sweetener) to bring out the flavour in their drinks. Consider this tipple the official best drink to bring along to any Christmas party and possibly one of the most delicious drinks to try this summer.
NON8, RRP $30
Their first and long awaited innovation in the last two years, NON8 is the newest member of NON’s ever-popular non-alc range. The perfect gift for those wanting to take a break from the booze this season, NON8 is an apple-based beverage with a mixture of Keemun Tea and Oolong tea that gives tannin as well as an extra step of floral and woody notes. Ginger comes through at the end to offer a small amount of extra bite. Zero-alc, vegan-certified, halal and gluten free, NON8 is a fool-proof beverage for any sober celebration.
Drummerboy, from RRP $20
The Drummerboy range features London Dry – a gin replacement, American Dark – a bourbon replacement, Mexican Agave – a tequila replacement, Italian Rosso – a Vermouth replacement, and Italian Aperitivo – a Spritz replacement.
A mosh pit of flavour with seriously spirit-lifting taste, Drummerboy is designed to be drunk neat over ice, with a classic mixer or as the base to your favourite non-alcoholic cocktail.
Mr Consistent Date Night Pack, RRP $80
My Date Night pack is the perfect thing for celebrating at home – two mixers (one for each of you), floral botanicals to make your drink look *fancy* and two glasses to house them.
Whether you add alcohol or not, you’ll feel festive and fun!
DASH Water, RRP $8.00, available in 4 x 300ml cans
Sustainable brand, DASH Water infuse their super tasty waters with real, wonky fruit.
That’s bent, crushed, curved, knobbly, misshapen fruit which others say no to.
By accepting the misfits they are helping to fight food waste.
Mocktail recipes that will impress!
Mixologist Claudio Bedini from Maybe Sammy, recently recognised as the most influential bar in the world, has created a range of cocktails and mocktails using new T2 Iced products.
Nanuya Lailai
The perfect sundowner drink to enjoy on island time.
Ingredients:
120ml T2 Lemon Coco Breeze
30ml Sugar Free Coconut Water
20ml Verjuice
Garnish: Shredded coconut, Baby’s Breath Flower
Glass: Highball
Method:
- Add shredded coconut to the rim of the glass.
- Add all ingredients into the highball glass, add ice and stir.
- Include Baby’s Breath Flower in the glass for that added touch of island life.
That’s Amore
To be served cold with the frozen raspberries acting as ice, while at the same time providing a beautiful aroma to the drink.
Ingredients:
- 80ml T2 Peach Amore
- 1 dash Rose Water
- 70ml Non Alcoholic Sparkling Wine
Garnish: Frozen raspberries
Glass: Flute
Method:
- Pour all ingredients into glass
- Add the raspberries to finish
Fiesta Mexicana
A twist on the spicy margarita, the refreshing watermelon and mint flavours stand out.
Ingredients
Mocktail
- 80ml T2 Iced Watermelon Fiesta
- 20ml Verjuice
- 2x small pieces of chilli
- 2x lime leaf
Garnish: Pink salt and chilli flakes
Glass: Rock / Tumbler
Method
- Add pink salt and chilli flakes to the rim of the glass
- Combine all ingredients together and shake, double strain into the glass with ice
