The idea of giving up drinking can be crippling. Is it the end of all fun as we know it? Can I still be me? Is life over? Can I ever again enjoy an event without the joy of getting a little tipsy while enjoying a little tipple?
Well, it turns out that thanks to a revolution in the non-alcoholic drinks industry, yes you can. The market has transformed from a dusty old bottle of O’Douls to a plethora of non-alcoholic spirits, beers and wines. And for me, it was the ability to still lovingly prepare a Gin & Tonic that helped me still enjoy the delights of a party. The ritual of mixing London’s finest and favourite cocktail really helps me to still stand-up a decent happy hour in our kitchen and still feel like me, even now I’m an alcohol-free version of me.
My best advise is to invest in the holy trinity of a G&T: Good Gin, Good Tonic & Good Glassware. My chosen glasses here are Waterford Marquis whiskey glasses and my tonic water of choice is Fever Tree but Schweppes and Q Tonic are also very good. Always over-index on the squeeze of citrus.
Monday Gin & Tonic
Ingredients:
- Non-alcoholic gin such as Monday or Ritual
- Quality tonic water like Fever Tree, Q or Schweppes
- Huge amounts of ice, fill the glass
- Generous squeeze of fresh lemon and/or lime
- Crystal or fancy cocktail glass
Instructions:
- Pour a shot of non-alcoholic gin over a full glass of ice
- Top up with tonic water
- Add in a squeeze of lemon and/or line
- Surprise guests with this refreshing and delightful NA G&T!
Thanks for this!! 😍