Surely you’ve heard a lot of talk recently or know someone doing Dry January but there has also been a lot of buzz…pun intended, around sober curiosity as well. More than just a growing trend among people of all ages, sober curios is defined as having the option to question or change one’s drinking habits for health and wellness reasons. Making the choice to cut back or minimize your alcohol consumption is a very personal one and no longer means simply sipping a seltzer, the market is flooded with new and exciting options that are fun, functional, and also good for you!

While the obvious thought is to boost your health by switching to tea or a juice or smoothie, there are also a number of easy, grab-and-go options. Try seltzers from Nixie or Spindrift, hop infused waters that give the taste and feel of a beer in your hand like Hop Wtr and HopTea, prebiotic sodas such as Poppi and MightyPop, or gut-friendly ginger beer, kombucha, and kefir.

While these options are great and put healthier choices at our fingertips, there is also a whole world of mocktail options. A great mocktail can be as simple as freshly squeezed juice with seltzer and a twist of lime, or it can be a masterfully-mixed, beautifully colored concoction in a fancy glass that actually makes you FEEL good.

We’ve talked about adaptogens and functional mushrooms in past blogs and some of the newest supplements to hit our apothecary shelves take that a step further, offering a range of benefits from creating a sense of relaxation and joy, boosting beauty and radiance, aiding digestion, helping you get a good nights sleep, and more!

We asked Hannah, our Supplements buyer, to weigh in and help us create two delicious, high-functioning mocktail recipes.

 

Moody Blue

Anima Mundi Butterfly Pea Flower is an anti-inflammatory blend that provides antioxidants, and may improve skin, hair and eye health

Recess Mood sparkling water is infused with magnesium and balancing adaptogens, brewed with real orange zest and blood orange juice.

Urban Moonshine Joy Tonic is an aromatic blend of herbs traditionally used to support the nervous system and promote a joyful spirit and positive mental attitude during times of stress.

Anima Mundi Blue Lotus Wildflower Tea Leaves that can act as a nervous system relaxant, help promote restful sleep, and may help to reduce stress + anxiety.

 

 

Recipe:

• Mix 1/4 tsp. Butterly Pea Flower with 2 0z. of tea or juice 
• Pour over ice, stir, and strain into coup or martini glass 
• Top with chilled Recess Moon Blood Orange sparking water 
• Add 1-3 drops Joy Tonic 
• Garnish with a Blood Orange Slice and a sprinkle Blue Lotus Wildflower Tea Leaves
  

 

 

 

 

 

Dusky Rose

Anima Mundi Euphoria Powder may boost mood, creative energy, uplift the spirit, increase connection between the self and others by opening the heart, and may act as an aphrodisiac.

Kin Euphorics Bloom is infused with adaptogens, nootropics, and botanics like Schisandra, Damiana, and L-Theanine to awaken passion, conjure a calmer mind, and unlock heart-opening joy any time of day.

Mother Hylde Damask Rose Glycerite is a beautiful pink, rose flavored medicine formulated to support and soothe your emotional heart and assist in setting kind but firm boundaries.

 

 

 

Recipe

• Mix 1 tsp. Euphoria Powder with 2oz. water, tea, or juice
• Pour over ice, stir, and strain into coup or martini glass 
• Top with chilled Kin Bloom 
• Add 1-3 drops Rose Glyerite 
• Garnish with your favorite citrus or raspberrie 

 

 

We hope you enjoy these recipes and feel inspired to create your own. Our knowledgeable Apothecary teams are always available to help answer your questions and find the right ingredients for your perfect mocktail. Cheers to good health!