Libations Library

A new career on the horizon means two classes (one practicum!) along with my part time job. My capacity for experimenting with mocktails has had to take a back seat, but I always enjoy finding something quick and delicious! Opius Distillery Nigredo is a new fave, and mixed with this mint mojito mixer from Schweppes does not disappoint. I imagine it would be equally delicious with tonic and muddled mint. It’s so good!

Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, *so thrilled* to see some new NA beverages on the menu this year—the 2 Athletic Brewing Co Tall Boys are amazing…and Liquid Death is great to have in bigger venues. Thanks for being more inclusive!

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Amazing non-alcoholic drinks I had in the UK…

NA Pimms Cup/The Boatman Tavern, Windsor (my recipe)
NA Hugo spritz/ The Ivy Collection, Windsor
Mediterranean Tonic/ The Boatman Windsor
Rhubarb & Ginger Tanqueray Gin 0.0 Spritz/The Ivy, Windsor
Elton John Zero Blanc de Blancs, London Covent Garden
Nirvana Brewery Nirvana Helles, The Tower of London
Mowgli Street Food Twister, SoHo, London
LUCKY SAINT Lucky Saint, SoHo London
Strawberry & Lime NA C***r, The Hub Hotel by Premier, Covent Garden, London

We’ve got a problem in the US, folks. (Yes, I know. Many problems. But here’s another.)

Walk into any Express in London and there’s a wide array of NA RTDs, beers, and spirits—and for affordable prices. I paid less for these 3 bottles in pounds than a single bottle of Ritual Gin in the U.S. What gives?

What I drank from London to Edinburgh & in Edinburgh…

Gail’s at Kings Cross Station/
Strawberry, Mint & Darjeeling iced tea

Starbucks at the Royal Mile/Lime & Mint ‘Refresha’

Edinburgh Castle/Summer House Hint o’ Mint Lemonade

Train to Edinburgh/Rapscallion Burnt Lemon Soda

The Elephant Room/Butterbeer & Basilisk Blood

Packing up after a long career is no joke! This delicious, bright Strawberry Shrub ‘n Bub from is hitting the spot perfectly. I had hit a wall, and this is just what I needed to get moving again. It’s got the perfect amount of sweetness. Thank you, Sharab! I love this one!

Oooh, this Zero Proof Garden Party Punch is aromatic, bright and very complex. A hit of Fuego Ginger B**r combined with carrot-orange juice and some spiced strawberry syrup is out of this world!

Cheers ! ❤️❤️

Catching up on some work today with this little Margarita. The AF Paloma is still my fave, but this one is a little tart and very refreshing.