What we're sipping: Mocktails that hit the spot this Dry July
What to know: We don't often take up offers for samples but occasionally one sorta makes sense. Better Than Booze shipped me a couple of non-alcoholic trial sixers, but I'm not obligated to give the product a good review — my Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream taste test comes to mind.
The company is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and cans a line of alcohol-free mocktails as well THC and CBD-infused drinks.
The drinks: Three flavors were in the variety pack: elderberry G&T, inspired by a gin and tonic; rosemary grapefruit paloma, inspired by a tequila paloma; and mint mojito with lime, inspired by a rum mojito.
All are sparkling and contain a little sugar and sweeteners. Calorie counts are between 60 and 70 each.
The verdict: All three flavors were delightful. They're a tad sweet, but much less than a regular cola and it added a little extra flavor over my usual afternoon go-to San Pelligrino.
I expected the grapefruit to be bitter. It was not. The elderberry, though, hinted at bitterness, but it wasn't altogether bad.
Mint in the mojito was just enough to know it was there.
Did they take the place of an alcoholic cocktail? Hard to say, but I felt satisfied.
What she said: My wife tried a sip of the elderberry. "You know what would make that better? Gin and tonic."
The bottom line: They were refreshing in this summer heat, but at roughly $14 for six, these will likely be options for teetotalers at parties and not as a casual sipper.
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