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Hey Reader,

How's your month of no or low alcohol going so far? It’s hard to believe we’re already in Week 2!

If you're feeling stuck or want to give up, don't! Not until you've tried this, anyway.

meet zero-proof spirits!

Zero-proof spirits are liquid ingredients designed to emulate alcoholic spirits and liqueurs, such as tequila or coffee liqueur. They work the same way booze does but with 0% alcohol.

Here are four things you need to know:

  1. Use them 1:1 in your favorite cocktail recipes, just as you would a spirit or liqueur.
  2. Mix them into a drink, but don’t sip them on their own.
  3. Don't expect them to taste like alcohol. (Similar flavors, but without the bite!)
  4. They can cost as much as a bottle of alcohol.

Find them at your local supermarket. (I've personally seen them at CVS and Wal-Mart too.) Or order some online! Because there's no alcohol, you can usually have them shipped to your door.

I put together a list of ​my favorite brands​ for you, but here's an even better secret:

you can make your own!

Yes, really! With simple ingredients — like fresh herbs, fruits, veggies, spices and tea — you can infuse your own for half the cost (or less).

It’s one of my favorite things to do to make delicious mocktails without spending a ton.

Get my homemade zero-proof spirit recipe right here. 👇

You're going to have so much fun trying these!

Cheers,
​Susannah

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Hi! I’m Susannah, here to help you bring a touch of elegance to every gathering. From cocktails to quick bites, I share simple, stylish recipes that bring people together.

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Feast + West: Easy Elegant Entertaining

Susannah Brinkley Henry

I'm your cocktail bestie! Together we'll shake things up and make everything from classic cocktails to creative concoctions, and even mocktails from time to time. Follow me for delicious drink recipes, boozy desserts and appetizer pairings for easy, elegant entertaining.

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