In case you haven’t heard, last Thursday marked the *official* first day of summer(!!!), so let’s toast to that! Without a doubt, summer is the season when I’m the most social, and, not surprisingly, when I find myself with a cocktail in hand more nights than not. The truth is, I love the ritual of a good drink. Crisp glass, giant ice cube, a little orange twist as garnish or salt on the rim. Knowing what we know about alcohol, this isn’t the healthiest habit. I’ve come to realize, though, that the ritual I crave isn’t about the booze at all. It’s about exactly that – the ritual. The 6pm gathering of friends after a long, hot, sandy beach day, freshly showered and dressed and toasting to summer, friendship, and life being good. This is a sacred time! On nights when I’m not in the mood to drink the hard stuff, refusing that first cocktail can feel devastating – like you’re missing out on the ritual. These drinks below have totally changed that.
Thanks for sharing! I've also realized I do NOT need alcohol to enjoy a night with friends, and love to feel stronger, clear-minded, and energized the next day (instead of all those awful symptoms of being hungover).
Thanks for sharing! I've also realized I do NOT need alcohol to enjoy a night with friends, and love to feel stronger, clear-minded, and energized the next day (instead of all those awful symptoms of being hungover).
This is exactly it!!!
Brilliant! Thanks Lacey, I'm with you on this and thrilled to learn about so many great options.
Lisa, yay! Thank you! The list goes on! And New York is right up there with LA in terms with robust non-alcoholic drink options.🥂