Excited to share this guest post from our community member, Caroline L., who curated her favorite non-alcs to beat the heat. She lives in Charleston, SC, so she knows a thing or two about surviving hot summers! — Victoria
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A hot summer afternoon may seem like the perfect moment for a refreshingly cool cocktail. But, while cocktails are marketed to help you beat the summer heat, you might want to reach for something else.
If you don’t know it by now, alcohol dehydrates you—like seriously dehydrates you. And hot temperatures in summer also put you at a higher risk for dehydration. When you combine these two factors, you may even experience heat sickness. With this in mind, consider sticking to (or alternating) mocktails to cool down!
Here are some of my favorite non alc-bevs paired with my favorite summer activities:
Poolside sippin’: FAUXMOSA – PINEAPPLE WITH LEMON & MINT
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Who doesn’t like pineapple in the summer? Fauxmosa’s alc-free pineapple mimosa will make you feel like you’re at a five star luxury resort. With notes of mint and apple cider vinegar, this Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc blend is the perfect accompaniment to any pool day. It’s compact and ready-to-drink, making it an easy choice when packing your pool tote. |
Happy hour hangs: TREJO’S SPIRITS – ZERO PROOF TEQUILA ALTERNATIVE
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Trejo? As in Danny Trejo? That’s right! Danny Trejo recently launched his own brand of non-alcoholic tequila. With its agave roasted base and notes of pepper, this tequila alternative is an excellent choice for some mocktail margs. Here’s what Trejo himself recommends: Infused Fresno Chili Margarita Mocktail Recipe. |
Porch sittin’ with your favorite people: JØYUS – NON-ALCOHOLIC SPARKLING ROSÉ
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Non-alc wine is a great accompaniment for any occasion. If you’re looking for the perfect beverage to enjoy with friends on a casual summer evening, this one fulfills your needs. Jøyus’s sparkling rose wine has notes of blackberries and summer strawberries, perfect for the season. |
Holy sh*it it’s hot!: LOWLANDER – NON-ALC CITRUS BLONDE
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Cool down with Lowlander’s Citrus Blonde Ale this summer. This non-alcoholic beer is brewed with elderberry and rosehip, which pair beautifully with its citrusy base. Keep this in your cooler and crack it open when you can’t take the heat anymore. To sweeten the allure: Lowlander donates 1% of all revenue to environmental causes. Check out their page on sustainability to see what they’ve done so far! |
Lake, beach, pond—idc as long as there’s water: PALS – ZERO ALCOHOL RED PEACH, YUZU AND SODA
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Hanging with your pals by the water? Sip on this while you do! Pals red peach and yuzu soda is guaranteed to enhance your water activities. Bring a pack and split with your pals. Best enjoyed with a smile after a cool down swim. |
Campfire chilling: UNTITLED ART – SMORES DARK BREW
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Hot dogs and s’mores. Say less. We all know these are the essentials for any summer campfire. And let’s add United Art’s S’mores Dark Brew Beer to that list. Enjoy this around the campfire after a long (or short) day of hiking. |
