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Your Month of Healthy Hedonism Starts Now
It’s time for OcSober, the one month when people from around the globe quit booze in favour of a healthier lifestyle.
While a month off alcohol may sound a little glib in theory, it doesn’t have to be. Challenge yourself, make some great alcohol-free cocktails that taste like the real thing and before you know it you might decide the benefits are worth it.
Giving up booze has many benefits including better sleep, heightened moods, more energy, improved concentration, and clearer skin. So, if you’re planning on getting on the wagon or need a dose of healthy hedonism, why not sign up for Lyre’s complimentary Booze Free Month program?
Lyre’s, the world’s most awarded, premium quality non-alcoholic spirits brand has hit South African shelves with five tasty variants which have been carefully crafted to pay homage to the flavours of the world’s most classic, time-tested spirits. These alcohol-free substitutes give you the freedom to drink your drink, your way – anytime.
For the month of October, Lyre’s has launched a complimentary Booze Free Month program. When you sign-up you will receive a month full of non-alcoholic recipes, sober-curious articles and untoxication discounts on the world’s most awarded range of un-spirited spirits.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence with the decision to commit to a month of sober living, then why not try some of these tasty non-alcoholic alternatives?
As a teaser, these three delicious non-alcoholic cocktails are perfect to start your month of sober living. From an effervescent Italian Highball to a Classic G&T, and a pick-me-up Coffee Highball there’s something for everyone.
Italian Highball
The Italian Highball is an effervescent sensation. Combining the bubbles of tonic and soda to bring to life Lyre’s Italian Spritz as a tastier and healthier version of a spritz.
| INGREDIENTS | METHOD |
| 60ml Lyre’s Italian Spritz60ml premium bottled Mediterranean tonic water30ml soda water | Add all ingredients in a glass. Stir, fill with fresh cubed ice. Serve in a highball, large or stemless wine glass and garnish with an orange slice. |
Classic G&T
There’s nothing quite like a spring or summer afternoon enjoying a G&T with friends. Try this non-alcoholic classic with a twist.
| INGREDIENTS | METHOD |
| 45ml Lyre’s London Dry Spirit120mL premium bottled tonic water1 pink grapefruit slice | Add ingredients in highball glass, stir, fill with ice and garnish with a rosemary sprig and grapefruit slice. |
Coffee Highball
Coffee and tonic. Who knew? Well, it’s a thing and it’s downright delicious. If you want an afternoon pick me up, this is a perfect cocktail. Think Espresso Martini, but lighter and fresher.
| INGREDIENTS | METHOD |
| 2 Parts (60ml) Lyre’s Coffee Originale4 Parts (120ml) premium bottled tonic water | Add ingredients in a highball glass, fill with ice, stir and garnish with a lemon wheel. |
For more information visit: www.lyres.co.za