Whether you’re on a sober journey or just not in the mood to drink, you’re not short on options. Non-alcoholic drinks have evolved—and they’re not just stand-ins anymore. These sophisticated, health-conscious creations can be part of your regular routine, not just a booze-free backup.
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Wayne Blake, Cluster General Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, shares five refreshing ideas that are packed with flavour, without the hangover.
Botanical Brew Iced Tea
A calming, herb-infused iced tea that’s fragrant, fresh and full of health benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 herbal tea bag lavender, chamomile or rosemary
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 –3 cucumber slices or 1 lemon wedge
- A sprig of mint or rosemary
- 1 tsp honey optional
- Ice
Instructions
- Brew your herbal tea bag in hot water and allow it to steep for 5–10 minutes.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge.
- Serve over ice with cucumber or lemon.
- Garnish with mint or rosemary and a drizzle of honey, if desired.
No-Gin and Tonic
A flavour-packed alternative to the classic G&T—minus the alcohol, not the sophistication.
Ingredients
- 50 ml non-alcoholic gin
- 100 ml tonic water
- 30 ml grapefruit juice
- Ice cubed or crushed
- Lemon twist or cucumber ribbon
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Pour in the non-alcoholic gin, tonic water and grapefruit juice.
- Stir gently and garnish with lemon or cucumber.
Fruit-Infused Sparkling Water
Bubbly, fruity and naturally sweet—without added sugar or syrups.
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh fruit berries, orange slices, kiwi, or citrus
- 1 cup soda or sparkling water
- Ice
- Mint or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Lightly crush the fruit to release the juices.
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the crushed fruit and pour over the sparkling water.
- Stir gently and garnish with mint or basil.
Ultimate Mocktail Mojito
A crisp, minty refresher perfect for hot days or post-work wind-downs.
Ingredients
- 6 –8 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp sugar or honey
- Juice of ½ a lime
- 1 cup soda water
- Ice
Instructions
- In a glass, gently muddle the mint leaves with sugar and lime juice.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- Top with soda water.
- Stir well and garnish with lime and mint.
Turmeric Tonic
Packed with anti-inflammatory power, this golden drink delivers both zing and wellness.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ cup sparkling water
- Juice of ½ a lime
- Ice
- Orange wheel and mint for garnish
Instructions
- Combine turmeric, orange juice, black pepper and honey in a shaker or glass.
- Shake or stir to mix well.
- Pour over ice and top with sparkling water.
- Add a squeeze of lime, stir, and garnish with an orange slice and mint.
