Alcohol-Free Cocktails To Enjoy this Christmas

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Christmas is seen as the season of indulgence, everything is done in excess; presents, parties, food and alcohol. With the opening of our social calendar, we can feel the pressure to drink with the rest, despite the endless to-do lists and engagements over the coming months. Most of us want to enjoy a cocktail or two, without the hangover and headaches that go with it. So, whether you don’t like to drink much, or are looking to change habits this year, going alcohol-free could be the ideal solution. The rise of non-alcoholic drinks means that we have our cake and eat it.

Gin has been a popular drink for centuries, and there is no denying that it has grown in popularity over recent years. Even among my core group of friends and co-workers, gin is seemingly the preferred spirit. But if you’re looking for an alcohol-free alternative, what should you go for?

We tried and tested the Sipsmith FreeGlider, a non-alcoholic spirit, among friends and the results were astounding. As a group who largely drinks gin, they tried it with tonic- their usual pairing, and said you simply could not tell the difference in taste. When we compared the FreeGlider to other non-alcoholic spirits, they said the FreeGlider was preferrable and would be something they would order in a bar if looking for a non-alcoholic alternative. The other non-alcoholic spirits, although palatable, wasn’t seen anywhere near as favourably, and given a choice – assuming no FreeGlider was available, would likely stick with a coke instead. Given that the FreeGlider is also low in calories – except for what you pair it with, it also makes for a healthier alternative to most non-alcoholic drinks.

Personally, I don’t drink gin. I’ve only tried a few, often with tonic, but generally find it to be too dry. However, with lemonade, I found the FreeGlider to be really quite enjoyable; I could distinguish the distinct and iconic flavours of Juniper but found this alcohol-free alternative to be quite smooth and refreshing. As someone who also doesn’t drink much – if at all- and often drinking a coke or other high I’d certainly enjoy a few glasses quite easily.

Plus, another bonus of ordering a FreeGlider when at a bar or pub with my preferred accompaniment, is it’ll give me the same satisfaction and enjoyment of being able to order and enjoy a cocktail with my friends.

For this festive season, whatever your motivations to try a non-alcoholic alternative, why not give these Sipsmith approved cocktails a try and see just how delicious FreeGlider is for yourself! If hosting a party, your designated drivers and guests who also like to go alcohol-free are sure to appreciate the thoughtful touch.

FreeGlider Winter Ginger Mule

Ingredients

50ml Sipsmith FreeGlider
20ml lime juice
10ml ginger syrup
75ml ginger ale or ginger beer
Lime twist (to garnish)

Method

Combine Sipsmith FreeGlider, lime juice and ginger syrup in an ice-filled copper mug or highball glass
Stir with a copper swan stirrer
Top with ginger ale or ginger beer
Garnish with a lime twist

FreeGlider Clover Club

50ml FreeGlider
20ml lemon juice
15ml sugar syrup
6 fresh raspberries
1 egg white or 25ml egg white substitute
Fresh raspberry, to garnish

Combine all ingredients – except garnish – in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake well until creamy, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a fresh raspberry. Sip and enjoy!