I have previously taken a break from booze. A tolerance break can be nice to focus on wellness, fitness, and your overall health. I could feel the difference in my body when I cut out alcohol but I still craved a pre-dinner drink or nightcap. This is when I turned to CBD Mocktails. CBD is a product that I added to my daily self-care rituals, I use CBD to help with my anxiety by dropping a few droplets under my tongue or in my afternoon tea/matcha. This product has also helped with my cramps, inflammation, pain, and insomnia. So when I heard about the new trend of subbing alcohol for CBD in cocktails I was all over it. There is a multitude of nonalcoholic cocktail options on the market and each one addresses a need you may have used alcohol for previously.
Kin is a popular option for nonalcoholic cocktails mixers. Their beverage High Rhode is a made-to-mix social beverage that was created to awaken your mind and boost your mood. This drink is perfect as a pre-dinner aperitif or post-dinner drink. It is crafted with Rhodiola and nootropics GABA, 5-HTP, tyrosine, and caffeine to uplift energy and promote feelings of pleasure. Its flavor can be described as floral, tart, and spicy all in one. Kin also has another elixir for sleep or as a nightcap. This is Dream Light and it is made with adaptogenic reishi and passionflower, plus L-theanine, L-tryptophan, and a bit of melatonin. Flavors oak, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and chilis fill this beverage. It can be described as smoky with a spicy undertone.
In addition to the Kin mixers, I tried out some mocktails with natural immune boosters and vitamins like elderberry, lemon, turmeric, and lavender. Using these ingredients I crafted a lavender CBD mocktail for after a long, stressful day, this is the perfect happy hour mocktail. The Tumeric Lemon Limeade mocktail is a hydrating, anti-inflammatory, anxiety-fighting drink that can be prepared for any time of the day.
The delicious cocktail recipes below are my favorite booze-free versions of traditional alcoholic cocktails I would create. They’re perfect for getting rid of those nagging next-day hangovers, boosting your mood, or a great alternative if you’re looking to take a hiatus from alcohol but still crave that relaxed feeling.
THE NONALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS
Turmeric Lemon Limeade Bubbles
2 oz lemon juice
2 oz sparkling lime water
2 tsp honey
1 tsp ground Turmeric
2-3 Drops Zelle Hemp CBD Full-Spectrum Oil (Natural)
Be sure to stir the honey and turmeric in well.
Sweet & Cinnamon Sleep
Ice
2 ounces Kin Euphorics Dream Light
2 ounces apple cider
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2-3 Drops Zelle Hemp CBD Full-Spectrum Oil (Vanilla)
1 stick Mexican cinnamon (Canela)
2 pieces star anise
Candied ginger, to garnish
Lavender Chiller
Ice
3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
3/4 ounce Lavender Syrup
2 ounces chilled club soda
2-3 Drops Zelle Hemp CBD Full-Spectrum Oil (Natural)
1 basil sprig
1 fresh lavender sprig (optional)
1/4 ounce grenadine
