Charlotte Kristensen's sober October sips By Charlotte Kristensen For You Magazine Published: 03:01 EDT, 5 October 2024 | Updated: 03:01 EDT, 5 October 2024 e-mail View comments With thousands of Brits gearing up for sober October, I’m sharing some of my latest no- and low-alcohol discoveries, which don’t compromise on flavour. I’m often asked to suggest 0% ABV options for spontaneous get-togethers or parties, and can certainly do better than tap water or juice for non-drinkers! Here, then, is my effervescent, enticing line-up, from zero-proof wine and tea to cider and a zingy soft drink. ¡Hola! Barcelona Alcohol-Free Sparkling NV (0%), £6.
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Here’s a de-alcoholised Spanish sparkling wine oozing bright notes of peaches and grapefruit. It is balanced by a touch of sweetness for agreeable easy drinking. Waitrose Low Alcohol Cider (<1%, 500ml), £1.
30, Waitrose. Bursting with honeysuckle, ripe apple and a hint of nuttiness, this crisp low-alcohol cider is best enjoyed chilled. Perfect with pub classics, like Scotch eggs and pork pie.
Fortnum’s Sparkling Tea, (0%), £19.95, fortnumand mason.com.
A sophisticated luxury pick from a beloved British institution, this is tea-like yet fresh and floral; ideal for a baby shower or as an apéritif to quench your thirst. Fever-Tree Sparkling Mexican Lime (4 x 250ml), £4, Sainsbury’s. Mixing zesty lime with fragrant yuzu, this refreshing soft drink works a treat served over heaps of ice.
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