Alcohol Alternatives
Alright, so we know that when someone says alcohol alternatives, this usually conjures up images of boredom and is met with a sigh. But maybe that’s because they haven’t tried a decent alternative yet. If you’re with great company, then the only thing left to do is replicate the taste or find a great-tasting replacement. That’s what today’s post is all about. Join us now as we list some of the best alcohol alternatives out there for you to try.
What Are Alcohol Alternatives?
There are lots of alternatives for alcohol drinks as we’ll now run through:
- Gin alternatives
When a traditional gin and tonic isn’t the right answer, then products like seedlip and caleno are a great alcohol-free replacement. You can find them on the shelves of many popular retail outlets.
- Wine alternatives
There are endless sparkling wine alternatives available that serve to replicate the refreshing zest of a nice grape but without the alcohol. You’ll find these in pretty much all grocery stores and even some off-licences.
- Alcohol-free beer
Many of the major beer brands are aware that people want an alcohol-free alternative these days and they have engineered products to meet these demands. You’ll find alcohol-free variants of pretty much all of the major beer brands now available at almost any grocery store.
- Soft drinks
Soft drinks are always a good option for an alcohol-free night. You can either go down the route of low cal or go for the sugar to get an added pick-me-up. Popular examples include cola, lemonade, root beer, tonic water, and Gatorade. There are almost endless other variations too, which keeps things fresh.
- Caffeinated drinks
If you love the feeling of being drunk, then caffeinated drinks like coffee or energy drinks make great alcohol alternatives as they directly alter your energy levels and provide stimulus that isn’t a million miles away from feeling the buzz of an alcoholic drink.
Alternative Activities to Alcohol
Even though alcohol can seem like an irreplaceable feeling, there are many other means by which you can replicate the energy stimulus it provides.
Some of the most effective ways to replace alcohol and get an equivalent pick me up from endorphin release include running, weight training, meditation, taking part in sports, and recreational hobbies like music or painting. Though the rush of endorphins these activities yield might not seem the same at first, they have a very similar effect on your body.
Conclusion
So there you have it. Not drinking alcohol might seem boring at first, but it turns out that there are plenty of ways you can swap it out for less harmful products and activities. The key to fully replacing alcohol is to perform activities that release endorphins while also drinking products that provide a similar taste to get the best of both worlds. We’re sure that after a little time you’ll agree entirely.