Why a starter pack?
The hardest part of drinking less isn't the drink. It's the moment: 6pm on a Tuesday, the dinner party, the game on TV. If there's nothing good in the fridge for those moments, you'll pour what you always poured. Stock these and you won't have to think about it.
Kava Orange Dream
Kava is the backbone of a sober-curious fridge. It's a South Pacific root that's been the end-of-day drink there for centuries, and Orange Dream makes it taste like a bright orange soda. Keep a 12-pack in the door.
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Kanna Pomegranate Fusion
Kanna has a lighter, more social reputation than kava. Pomegranate Fusion is the bottle-of-wine replacement: something to put on the table when friends come over.
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Kava Tutti Frutti
Rainbow sherbet kava. The one to hand a friend who's skeptical, and the one that disappears first at a barbecue.
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Red Elixir Blueberry Lemonade
Blueberry lemonade made with red-vein kratom leaf, Botanical Brewing's wind-down color. Worth trying once you know you like kava. Adults 21+, not sold in every state.
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Hiyo is a light social tonic with adaptogens and nootropics, 30 calories and no caffeine. Good for the afternoons when you just want something better than plain seltzer.
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Kin Lightwave: lavender-vanilla, smoked sea salt and passionflower, caffeine-free. Moody and complex, like a bar drink.
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Seedlip Spice 94 with tonic and an orange twist is the easiest zero-proof cocktail there is. Allspice, cardamom, citrus peel.
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Giesen 0% Sauvignon Blanc keeps the bright, grassy citrus of a New Zealand sauvignon blanc with the alcohol removed (under 0.5% ABV).
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link: we may earn a commission.How to make it stick
- Keep the good stuff cold. A can of kava ready in the fridge door is the whole trick.
- Use a real glass. Pour it over ice with a citrus slice. The ritual matters as much as what's in it.
- Start with a variety pack. Botanical Brewing's kava variety pack is the easiest way to find your favorite.
Questions people ask
What does sober curious mean?
Being sober curious means questioning your drinking and choosing to drink less or not at all, without necessarily committing to full sobriety.
What should I drink instead of alcohol at night?
A sparkling kava drink is our favorite evening replacement. It's built around an end-of-day ritual, like a beer or a glass of wine used to be.
What's a good non-alcoholic drink for a party?
Kanna drinks like Pomegranate Fusion, a zero-proof spirit with tonic, or a sparkling alcohol-free wine.
