36 Fancy Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Make Tonight, According to Experts
03.07.2023 - 16:23
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, but the numbers don't lie: Americans really are drinking less. A found that not only are fewer adults drinking alcohol, but those who do are consuming less or considering alternative options, with sales of non-alcoholic drinks in 2021.That's expected to only increase in the months ahead.
According to Pinterest, searches for “fancy non alcoholic drinks” and “mocktail bar” have increased by 220% and 75% respectively. To answer the demand, retailers across the country have been stocking more non-alcoholic beer and wine offerings while restaurants and bars have increased the number of mocktail and low-ABV options on their menus.The reasons why everyone's suddenly so sober curious vary and are hard to pin down.
You could blame or celebrities for touting the “California sober” lifestyle (that is, skipping alcohol but still enjoying weed and/or mushrooms). As more states legalize weed, it's possible marijuana is simply the more popular vice.But then again, that three in four U.S.
adults say alcohol use has a negative effect on society so maybe everyone's just more health conscious. “Drinking alcohol can be ,” says Serena Poon, a certified nutritionist and celebrity chef.
“Studies have shown it can lead to inflammation, destruction of the gut microbiome, liver, and heart, neurological problems, and even cancer. So I try to keep my alcohol intake to a minimum and substitute with delicious mocktails whenever possible.”Not ones to miss out on a trend, we asked mixologists, nutritionists, and beverage directors at some of the country's best bars for their suggestions on fancy non-alcoholic drinks you can try tonight.“Blackberry makes a great base for any mocktail,” says Vanessa Rissetto, a registered dietitian and the CEO of .
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