I love wine and cocktails on the weekend, but I also love mixing non-alcoholic cocktails during the week. Lyre’s non alcoholic spirits are exceptionally good, and I’m fond of the Seedlip “spice” and “garden” flavors also. (And the Seedlip is zero-calorie, which is a plus.) Lyre’s even makes a Prosecco substitute that’s pretty good, although a touch too sweet for me by itself; with a splash of their Italian Orange (Campari substitute), however, it’s festive and delicious. I also mix the Lyre’s London Dry “gin” with Fever Tree tonic, and it’s an excellent substitute for a real Gintonic (love the Spanish name for a G&T, by the way). I even made a darn good “Negroni” with the Lyre’s analogs for gin, vermouth, and Campari. Add an orange slice and you’ve got something that tastes like the real thing. And no hangover the next morning!
I love bitters and soda as a go-to refreshing non-alcoholic sipper, sometimes muddled with herbs or infused ice cubes. I'm very fortunate to live where there are many makers creating exceptional and varied bitters that make for great drinks with or without alcohol (although they're quite nice with tequila, too!).
I love wine and cocktails on the weekend, but I also love mixing non-alcoholic cocktails during the week. Lyre’s non alcoholic spirits are exceptionally good, and I’m fond of the Seedlip “spice” and “garden” flavors also. (And the Seedlip is zero-calorie, which is a plus.) Lyre’s even makes a Prosecco substitute that’s pretty good, although a touch too sweet for me by itself; with a splash of their Italian Orange (Campari substitute), however, it’s festive and delicious. I also mix the Lyre’s London Dry “gin” with Fever Tree tonic, and it’s an excellent substitute for a real Gintonic (love the Spanish name for a G&T, by the way). I even made a darn good “Negroni” with the Lyre’s analogs for gin, vermouth, and Campari. Add an orange slice and you’ve got something that tastes like the real thing. And no hangover the next morning!
I love bitters and soda as a go-to refreshing non-alcoholic sipper, sometimes muddled with herbs or infused ice cubes. I'm very fortunate to live where there are many makers creating exceptional and varied bitters that make for great drinks with or without alcohol (although they're quite nice with tequila, too!).