I love the wonderful taste and variation of booze but unfortunately I've developed an allergic reaction to it -- I can usually have a sip, but then anything else will result in my whole body breaking out in hives. That said, it does make me focus on the experience of that one sip (usually taken from someone else's drink, oftentimes my hu…
I love the wonderful taste and variation of booze but unfortunately I've developed an allergic reaction to it -- I can usually have a sip, but then anything else will result in my whole body breaking out in hives. That said, it does make me focus on the experience of that one sip (usually taken from someone else's drink, oftentimes my husband's), and to savor it before my body decides it has had enough. It's amazing what I'm beginning to notice or enjoy when I get that one chance.
I'm also grateful that there's a lot more spaces (well, pre-COVID) that began exploring a wider offering for non-alcoholic drinkers. More NA beers have shown up, a lot more "mocktails", and I'm also grateful that my options are not just the sweet ones but include spicy, savory, and even bitter. (!!!) I no longer have to be the weird one at the table (especially at happy hours) where I oftentimes felt socially weird for not consuming alcohol.
As for sustainability, I don't know if I entirely think of that too much (but now your question makes me reflect on this) but I do consider the community aspect of my purchases. I try to support new makers, especially ones from Black and Indigenous communities, and communities of color, and it excites me to see more of them brewing beer or distilling spirits. There's more popping out here in the Twin Cities (Minnesota).
I love the wonderful taste and variation of booze but unfortunately I've developed an allergic reaction to it -- I can usually have a sip, but then anything else will result in my whole body breaking out in hives. That said, it does make me focus on the experience of that one sip (usually taken from someone else's drink, oftentimes my husband's), and to savor it before my body decides it has had enough. It's amazing what I'm beginning to notice or enjoy when I get that one chance.
I'm also grateful that there's a lot more spaces (well, pre-COVID) that began exploring a wider offering for non-alcoholic drinkers. More NA beers have shown up, a lot more "mocktails", and I'm also grateful that my options are not just the sweet ones but include spicy, savory, and even bitter. (!!!) I no longer have to be the weird one at the table (especially at happy hours) where I oftentimes felt socially weird for not consuming alcohol.
As for sustainability, I don't know if I entirely think of that too much (but now your question makes me reflect on this) but I do consider the community aspect of my purchases. I try to support new makers, especially ones from Black and Indigenous communities, and communities of color, and it excites me to see more of them brewing beer or distilling spirits. There's more popping out here in the Twin Cities (Minnesota).