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Quenching your thirst the non-alcoholic way

by | 26 March 2024

Dry January and New Year’s resolutions have come and gone, but the demand for alcohol alternatives has remained. This was a major trend prediction for 2024 and, so far, this is looking pretty accurate. “Sober curiosity”, whether for health, general well-being or any other reason, seems to be here to stay.

For me, I often find that choosing an alcoholic drink is a lazy habit, or simply something to do with my hands. It’s easier to be inspired by a glass of wine or an exciting cocktail than an insipid “mocktail” or soft drink list. But if not alcohol, then what? Some may say, “why not just drink water?”, but as a chef, I want everything I consume to be delicious. Water, while obviously the healthiest option, is kind of boring! Other traditional soft drink options are often sickly sweet, which often puts me off.

Even if you have no interest in reducing your alcohol consumption (no judgement here!) expanding your options can still be fun. I’ve assembled a list of ideas to solve this dilemma, and to keep your thirst quenched in the tastiest way possible.

Caitlin Kennedy

Caitlin Kennedy

Caitlin is a Capetonian chef and aspiring farmer with a deep love for the local food scene. When not cooking or eating, she can be found pottering about in a garden somewhere.

All views and opinions expressed in this article represent that of the author, Caitlin Kennedy, and do not represent that of Dineplan or the companies we work with. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

2 Comments
  1. Nichole Turner

    My favourite combination is half soda, half kombucha, with a dash of bitters – best non-alc cocktail.

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    • Paige Errera (Dineplan)

      Thanks, Nichole, I’m definitely going to try this! Adding bitters to anything makes it instantly more sophisticated. It’s also a great way to introduce people to kombucha.

      Reply
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