York Gin reports record sales of its no-alcohol alternative as temperatures soar!
The company reports record demand for its gin alternative York Zero as drinkers look for a booze-free G&T.
Health experts are advising people to stay hydrated during the heatwave by drinking more water and soft drinks than normal.
York Gin Director Natalie Hall said: 'We've been up to our ears bottling York Zero over the last few days as the mercury has been rising. Thankfully we've got a good supply - so we can keep up with demand.
RECOMMENDED READING:
York Drinks and Bax Botanics launch alcohol-free York Zero
York Gin finalist for Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Award
York Gin launches Rutterkin Rum in honour of its emblem
'From our perspective, it looks like people are taking the official advice to stay hydrated.'
Hotspots in York like The Star Inn The City include the booze-free gin on their cocktail menu. Their terrace overlooking the River Ouse gets packed when the sun comes out, she added.
The DrinkAware website says: 'Alcohol makes you sweat more, because it interferes with your body's ability to control its own temperature. Combined with the fact that alcohol makes you pee more, you can lose more fluid than you take in and become dehydrated unless you replace that lost fluid by drinking extra water.'

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


CNN
an hour ago
- CNN
Princess of Wales discusses cancer recovery
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, spoke to patients at Colchester hospital about life after cancer treatment. She said the phase had proven "really difficult" and emphasized the need for post-treatment support. The visit to the hospital was her first public appearance since unexpectedly withdrawing from Royal Ascot two weeks ago.


CNN
an hour ago
- CNN
Princess of Wales discusses cancer recovery
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, spoke to patients at Colchester hospital about life after cancer treatment. She said the phase had proven "really difficult" and emphasized the need for post-treatment support. The visit to the hospital was her first public appearance since unexpectedly withdrawing from Royal Ascot two weeks ago.


CNN
an hour ago
- CNN
Princess of Wales discusses cancer recovery
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, spoke to patients at Colchester hospital about life after cancer treatment. She said the phase had proven "really difficult" and emphasized the need for post-treatment support. The visit to the hospital was her first public appearance since unexpectedly withdrawing from Royal Ascot two weeks ago.