Inspiration, Resources & Ideas
Lyre’s is one of my hands-down favorite non-alcoholic spirit brands. I am a repeat buyer of their Italian Spritz and their pre-mixed cans, and recently purchased their Sazerac set, comprised of non-alcoholic Absinthe and Rye. After making that purchase, I got an email offering a free, 15-minute drink coaching session with one of their mixologists. I set the call up for 4pm on a Sunday, … Continue reading Get a Free Drink Coaching Session from Lyre’s
Do you ever just want an cocktail with a little extra pizzazz? There are garnishes, and then there are “wow” factor add-ons that both kids and adults will love. Edible Glitter Edible Glitter comes in all kinds of different colors, but I find that a silver color is most versatile for any drink. Speaking of any drink, I mean any, so want to drink a … Continue reading Party Time- Making Your Mocktail “Extra”
I am not a person who typically does well with tracking. During my 3rd year of college, I took a Fall semester off (after going to school full time all summer) and came home and worked retail. I found out that I was a top seller for an entire region including the Mall of America, and I didn’t even know that I was being measured … Continue reading Drink Trackers- Yay or Nay?
One thing I’ll be doing on this blog is paying homage to others who do what I do, and spoiler alert, most of them do it better! My first highlight is a YouTube channel I came across, The Sober Barkeep. Brian Anderson is the host of this channel, and his videos are fantastic resources for those looking for honest reviews on NA beers, wines, liquors, … Continue reading Who to Follow- The Sober Barkeep
If there’s one thing I want in a mocktail, it’s a straw. There’s something about drinking from a straw that makes it feel like a “real” drink, plus I have terrible eye hand coordination, so straws ensure I don’t miss getting the drink into my mouth and end up with it all over my shirt. Lately, I’m trying to make Pachamama proud without having to … Continue reading All About Straws
A group of friends hanging out without alcohol Continue reading Things To Do With Friends (Instead of Drinking)
Piggybacking on my “Things To Do With Friends (Without Drinking)” post, here are my favorite sources for “alcohol not required” events and fun in the Detroit area. Items with an asterisk do serve alcohol, but are so entertaining that you’ll barely miss it! Bars & Restaurants: Castalia at Sfumato*: Every fragrance has two “paired” cocktails, one with and one without alcohol. Bonus, my tab was … Continue reading Alcohol Not Required: Detroit List
Piggybacking on my “Things To Do With Friends (Without Drinking)” post, here are my favorite sources for “alcohol not required” events and fun in the Detroit area. Items with an asterisk do serve alcohol, but are so entertaining that you won’t even miss it! Bars & Restaurants: Castalia at Sfumato*: Every fragrance has two “paired” cocktails, one with and one without alcohol. Bonus, my tab … Continue reading Things To Do When You’re Not Drinking In Detroit
I am not a doctor or a professional in the addiction space. I have not personally been through an addiction program for substance abuse. I did go through therapy for a relatively prolonged eating disorder as a child/teen, which is it’s own form of addiction with control-seeking, emotion-numbing and stress-coping roots. If suspect you have an alcohol use disorder, please talk to your doctor, find … Continue reading Alcoholic Alternatives & Addiction
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