What are some hot and cold drinks to replace alcohol? I like hard cider with Fireball, cabernet, chardonay, and craft beers but want to treat myself after a hard day with something less destructive.

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Topo Chico with lime

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I also drink a ton of Diet Coke

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My usual go-to’s are spicy ginger beer or soda water with lemon and apple cider vinegar. If I’m particularly stressed out I’ll have a cbd drink (I like Dram and Otto). I personally don’t find these triggering, but some might.

I just got a case of this stuff (after years of eyeballing the company) and was blown away! I mix it with some Trader Joe’s Wassail and it’s like a holiday sangria sans alcohol. I feel like it would be a dead ringer for mulled wine if served warm, too. I’m definitely trying out more flavors soon.

https://curiouselixirs.com/collections/cocktails/products/curious-elixir-no-5-booze-free-cocktails

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I second the curious elixirs recommendation. It’s surprisingly good!


I also heat up lemonade (the decent stuff from Whole Foods) and make herbal tea in it. I also made all kinds of weird and crazy lemonade when I first got sober - like hibiscus and basil and lavender.

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Decaf coffee is my go to warm drink. I love flavored seltzer’s Diet Coke for cold

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Like others said ginger beer is #1 for me. I've heard of sprite + maraschino cherries too.

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Lots of good teas out there for hot drinks. Sparkling waters for cold. Ginger beer is also not bad but can be super sugary.

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Warm drink I really like hot apple cider lol (starbucks has a good one) and bengal spice tea

But my usual go to is soda water with lime or diet soda. A lot of restaurants have fancy non-alcoholic drinks now which are fun to try

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Coffee Diet Coke seltzer with cranberry and lime. Tea

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Herbal relaxation teas, I enjoy getting the herbs & steeping them myself, mainly before bed

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