Dry July: Why Going Sober Doesn’t Mean Missing Out

Every July, thousands of Australians embrace Dry July, choosing a month of clarity and wellness over alcohol. Initially launched to support cancer charities, Dry July has evolved into a popular movement that empowers people to reset their relationship with alcohol, enhance their health, and raise vital funds for a worthy cause.

But going dry doesn’t mean your social calendar has to suffer. With sophisticated non-alcoholic spirits taking over our supermarket shelves, you can keep the drinks flowing – minus the hangovers. Crafted to match your curated lifestyle, distilled non-alcoholic spirits like those from Barnes and Brown are perfect for creating Insta-worthy mocktails, making your sober month anything but dull.

Here are four must-try mocktails for your Dry July gatherings.

The Sophisticated Lady

Ingredients:

• 60ml Barnes and Brown “Lady Juniper” Gin
• 30ml fresh lemon juice
• 15ml simple syrup
• Lemon slices for garnish

Method:

1. Combine Lady Juniper, lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
2. Shake and strain into a chilled coupe glass.
3. Garnish with lemon slices.

Mojito Magic

Ingredients:

• ½ medium lime (wedges)
• Bundle of mint leaves (3-4)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 30ml Barnes and Brown “Senorita Bianco” White Rum
• ½ cup club soda
• 1 cup crushed ice
• Mint leaves and lime to garnish

Method:

1. Place lime wedges, mint leaves and sugar in a tall glass. Use a muddler or spoon to release the flavours.
2. Pour the non-alcoholic white rum into the glass. Stir and add ice.
3. Pour club soda as needed to fill the glass. Stir again.
4. Top with more crushed ice, a bunch of mint leaves and a lime wedge.

Agave Sunset

Ingredients:

• 50ml Barnes and Brown “Miss Agave” Tequila
• 60ml fresh orange juice
• 15ml grenadine syrup
• Orange slice for garnish

Method:

1. Pour tequila and orange juice in a tall glass. 
2. Mix, then fill with ice.
3. Drizzle grenadine and do not mix!
4. Garnish with orange slices.

Berry Spritz

Ingredients:

• 50ml Barnes and Brown “Lady Juniper”
• 20ml elderflower cordial
• 100ml sparkling water
• Fresh or frozen berries and mint for garnish

Method:

1. Add ice to a glass, and a few spoons of mixed berries.
2. Add Lady Juniper, elderflower cordial and sparkling water. 
3. Garnish with mint.

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