![]() It’s normal to end a day with a little beverage as a reward. In fact, 54% of US adults claim to drink 3 or more times a week, and 48% reported drinking 3 or more drinks each time, which actually exceeds the CDCs recommended guidelines for healthy drinking. This has led to 82% of people saying they do most of their drinking at home, and 33% reporting that they’ve been drinking alone more frequently. On top of that, frequent lockdowns over the past few years have meant fewer opportunities to decompress and socialize with friends and family. And even if you close Instagram or Facebook for a few minutes, it can feel impossible to escape the daily chaos that is all around us. ![]() Our news feeds are full of sad, depressing and painful stories (but also memes). After all, alcohol consumption has increased dramatically, and considering how many stressful events have been taking place around the globe, it makes sense. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if you, honored reader, have perhaps felt similar outcomes in the past year. That night, I was tossing and turning, and had to get up every couple of hours to either drink water, or…well, release water. Champagne bottles were popped, and I found myself indulging in a few more glasses than I typically would. ![]() Drink 'em for breakfast, as an afternoon sweet snack, or for dessert!įor more inspiration, check out our guide to our favorite non-alcoholic spirits and wines.A few nights ago I was celebrating a friend’s birthday. With that in mind, we've also included a number of our favorite Starbucks copycats here, like our version of their pink drink or their vanilla bean and s'mores Frappuccinos. More of a fruit fan? Try adding sorbet to your mocktails, like in our Juneteenth punch, or just blend fruit and ice into a delicious mocktail, like our virgin piña colada or our virgin raspberry mango margarita slushies.īest part about a mocktail? You can drink them ALL day long. Check out our creamsicle milkshake, strawberry milkshake, or malted milkshake for flavor ideas. If you’re planning to serve frozen drinks at your party, don’t let your guests who aren’t drinking miss out on all the fun: enter, milkshakes! They’re pretty much the best fun drink on a hot day, and they go perfectly with burgers, hot dogs, and other BBQ faves. You could add fruit, like in our watermelon or strawberry lemonade sweetened condensed milk, like in our Thai iced tea or whipped lemonade or simply combine the two into an Arnold Palmer. Plus, if you make them at home, you have the option to switch up your recipes. ![]() Sure, you could just buy pre-made from the store, but where’s the fun in that? Homemade is always better. A pitcher of lemonade or iced tea is classic, beloved by all, and above all, easy to throw together. Check out these 33 non-alcoholic drink recipes for inspiration-we bet you won’t even miss the alcohol. They keep everyone refreshed and will be hugely appreciated by those not wanting to drink, whether they’re abstaining forever or just right now. That said, while you’re mixing up your summer cocktails and drinks, don’t forget to include mocktails too! We think they’re imperative no matter what type of party you’re having. It’s true, alcoholic drinks can make a party extra fun, and we definitely recommend going above and beyond your average beer or wine for your backyard BBQs, picnics in the park, or fun days at the beach this summer. ![]()
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