Drinking Mindfully During the Holidays

Drinking mindfully requires intention and determination, but it can be particularly difficult to stay fully focused on meeting your drinking-related goals during the holidays.

Brands We Love: Better Rhodes

Better Rhodes carries options for non-alcoholic spirits, wines, bubbly, seltzers, pre-mixed cocktails, mixers, and functional drinks (think ones with a bit of caffeine and adaptogens).

Brands We Love: Leilo

A new and totally unique member of this growing movement is Leilo, which uses kava, a root found in Fiji, to produce a relaxing effect. At the end of the day when a glass of wine or a cocktail is calling, Leilo offers another option to help you unwind.

Brands We Love: Drink Monday

Crafted with natural ingredients at a distillery in Southern California, Drink Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits are a labor of love – a way of helping mindful drinkers (like us!) enjoy a proper adult beverage without worrying about how you’ll feel tomorrow.

Brands We Love: Jukes Cordialities

ukes is a uniquely-fashioned, healthy, alcohol-free drinks collection based on organic apple cider vinegar, and made from entirely natural fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices and flowers.

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Getting Through An Airport While Drinking Mindfully

I’m sprawled out in a lounge at LAX. It’s an hour before boarding, and I’m eager for summer vacation to start. I have my passport, a rolling carry-on bag, a sweater for when I inevitably get cold. Only one thing is missing.