Best Happy Hour Alcohol Alternatives
When I committed to Dry January this year, I had zero intention of giving up alcohol for good. In fact, I had low expectations for lasting even one full month, as I had tried to tackle DJ a few times before without success. In the past, I framed a break from alcohol as a cleanse- as “giving up” something. But this year, when that last day of January arrived, I was overwhelmed by all the things I had gained in those 31 days- I couldn't ignore all of the benefits I felt from cutting out booze.
More energy. More clarity. More resilience. The list goes on and on.
Now five months in, I don’t see myself going back...
Its true I have become a little less social, but a recluse I am not. I still like partaking in a happy hour or night out with friends and family, and have been pleasantly surprised with the offerings at most bars and restaurants here in Charleston. Over the last few months I have tried a wide variety of NA canned cocktails, beers, wines and spirits, and have found so many amazing options. The only thing I have yet to fall in love with is an NA red, so if you have recommendations please pass them along!
Here are my go-to alcohol-free options:
Canned Cocktails
Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Amalfi Spritz
St. Agrestis Non-Alcoholic Phony Negroni
Spirits
Beer
Sparkling Wines
Freixenet Sparkling Non-Alcoholic Wine
Wolffer - Spring in a Bottle Non-Alcoholic Wine
If you’ve followed along for a while you know we are a Sunday football kind of family, and that most of the festivities revolve around the foods. Typically, you can find us competing with charcuterie boards or getting down with some famous turkey chili .