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Mocktail Monday FOR ALL! Sure mixing up Mocktails is a lot of fun but regardless of the WHY (not a lot of extra time, ran out of an ingredient, or just wanna keep it simple), the ready to drink options in the NonAlc World are Mind-Blowingly Amazing!- The only problem you may run into is selecting which one!!! (Or maybe selecting them all and having to get a separate Non-Alc Fridge to fit it all!) ????‍♀️)If you’re looking for Alcohol-Free, Low/No Sugar, PreMixed, Packaged with Flavor, Good for the Gut, Spiked with adaptogens … there’s something out there for you!…

Check out our review of sober and recovery related nominees for the 93rd Academy Awards airing this Sunday on ABC!

Just 4/24 is a cyber celebration for anyone who would like to have a booze-free blast for 24 hours.

On this Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, we’ll go over sustainability tips that are oh-so-tasty. Have you made your own floral simple syrup? After you strain your flowers/herbs from your syrup liquid don’t throw away anything just yet!

#JUST424 is a virtual event and viral social media campaign to show your support for the recovery community. Nik Popkow, Founder of Tonix Mocktails and Sober Curator, is mixing up the berry best that you can easily DIY at home.

California sober or abstinence? We explore this lively debate in our review of YouTube’s Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil.

On this Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, we’ll go over the pros and cons over homemade syrups or store bought options.

Are you looking to optimize your morning routine? Check out what our friends from unwstd., our partners and Sober Curators of Sydney, Australia have to share about making the most of your mornings.

Sober Curator and Recovery Coach Lesley Klepac on Recovery TikTok. It doesn’t replace professional help. But it certainly doesn’t hurt to feel like you have hundreds of people in your corner.

In Winning Against All Odds, by Kevin Parker, you will discover the secret to unlocking the true warrior within. If you can turn your biggest weakness into your greatest strength, you will become truly unstoppable.

Shake it, Don’t Break it!
Barware… Bar tools… What do you use to shake up your tasty NonAlc Bevies? On this Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, let’s chat SHAKERS!

This Recovery Podcastland review features The Recovery Guy. He’s sharing 34 years of experience and we couldn’t be more excited.

What is Crème De Coconut? Well, it’s a thick and creamy, sweet ingredient commonly used in a variety of Tiki Drinks including the famous Piña Colada! Did you know Crème De Coconut is extremely simple to make? This recipe will take your Tiki Creations to a tasty new level. On this Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, I will take you step by step! Easy as 1, 2, 3!????Homemade Crème De Coconut???? Sober Curator ???? Shopping Tip: An organic can of coconut milk in the baking aisle is less expensive than a can in the imported aisle. Sober Curator Wellness Tip:…

Robust, deliberately sourced coffee, sobriety related flavor names and a donation program that helps people struggling with addiction. What else could you possibly want? We’re so excited to introduce you to Brainwashed Coffee! This New York based company was divinely inspired out of a desire to give back and donates 50% of proceeds to recovery. Everything about this company is well thought out with sober people in mind.  Let Go and Let Coffee Brainwashed Coffee ‘s Philosophy on Coffee: “You can’t shotgun it. You can’t double-fist it. All you can do is slow down and sip, and sip, and sip. That’s how…

Here’s the JAMMM for this week – Just a Merry Mocktail Monday! Have you ever wondered what those beautiful decorations are on cakes that look like blown glass? If you have, it’s Isomalt! On this, Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, we will explore this beautiful and advanced garnish, Isomalt! This sugar substitute is made from beet sugar and can be found in a variety of items ranging from hard candies, jams, cough drops, chewing gum, and, my favorite, Sugar Sculpture! Using Isomalt will help you create Over Top Garnishes! Just a Merry Mocktail Monday: Creating Isomalt As intense as the…

Meet Ray Newlin. He’s A true testament to living life to serve others in recovery.

Check out our review of Ron & Don Radio.com. Voyage of discovery, the human condition, cause radio and much more.

Let’s get that CLEAR ICE, Ice Baby! Have you ever boiled water or used distilled H20 and noticed you STILL have cloudy ice? This week on, Just A Merry Mocktail Monday, let’s chat clear ice and how ‘make’ it!

It’s time for the biggest night in music- The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards! The Sober Curator highlights the sober nominees and performers who make it spectacular.

This week on Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, let’s turn your turning fruit into sensational delight! Nobody’s got time for food waste!

The Creative Sober is a community of sober and sober-curious creatives looking to connect with others who are navigating sobriety, health, and spiritual awareness. The foundation of The Creative Sober is our stories and keeping an open mind toward recovery. Creative expression is a fundamental part of what we put into the world. It takes real courage to share this with others. Healing Through Art – Interview with Alli Bratt Alli Bratt is a mixed media artist, whose mediums include painting, drawing, and collage, incorporating reclaimed materials. Originally from California, Alli received her BFA from Savannah College of Art and…

What’s with the “all or nothing mentality” and why is it so important for us to get out of it? Like seriously, we need to Taylor Shift this right now. (Aka Shake it Off!) We are all familiar with the term “Go hard or go home.” But, why does it have to be one or the other? When it comes to sobriety, it’s a no-brainer…you worked hard to get to where you are, and completely abstaining from alcohol is now your way of life. Hopefully, it’s one you choose every day, one day at a time. You rock, keep up…

What’s in the mix with the Iron Man Inspired Mocktail “The Tony Stark”? Ingredients: “Are you seriously telling me that your plan to save the universe is based on “Back to the Future?” Directions: Curated Iron Man Videos Check out additional posts from Tonix Mocktails:

Have you ever wondered how to get a thick, foamy head on your NonAlc libation? Let’s chat about how to make your Fizz… Foam, on this Just a Merry Mocktail Monday! Egg whites have been used to make drinks such as the Gin Fizz or Whiskey Sour. They give a nice, smooth, and velvety mouthfeel, adding a thick decorative foam for presentation. The thought of using eggs for mocktails might not seem appealing; understandably so… it is truly optional. There are some safety practices to consider when working with raw eggs. Always make sure your ingredients are fresh, and there’s…

Self-will vs God’s will. Thoughts on Step 3, God’s plan and freedom.

At The Sober Curator our glass is always half-full, there’s just no booze in it. This week’s collaboration Just a Merry Mocktail Monday with @Tonix.Mocktails helps us level up on our ingredients game. ToMAYto – ToMAHto … How many ways can you play with one ingredient?? The Staples Class 107: multi uses for ingredients On this, Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, let’s chat about the various ways to use one ingredient! We can exercise our imagination and think outside the box for uses of a not-so-common ingredient… Tomato! Tomato is a fruit, unlike one that we would ‘normally’ grab for a mocktail. Of course,…

Are you willing to go to any length for your recovery? Robert White is. We’re shining the spotlight on the founder of Any Length Retreat.

At The Sober Curator our glass is always half-full, there’s just no booze in it. This weeks collaboration Just a Merry Mocktail Monday with @Tonix.Mocktails helps us level up on our garnish game. The question is…will you accept this rose?

At The Sober Curator, our glass is always half-full; there’s just no booze in it. This week’s collaboration with @Tonix.Mocktails teaches us about how fun and easy it is to create custom ice cubes. It’s truly a simple and effective way to level up your alcohol-free cocktail game. The Staples Class 105: unique ice cubes On this, Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, let’s chat about frozen herb garnishes! Uhhh… Stuffed ice? Mini botanical glaciers? Baby Herb-cicles? What would you like to call it? Whatever these beauties are, they’re absolutely wonderful and the possibilities are pretty vast.       This week, since we…

At The Sober Curator our glass is always half-full, there’s just no booze in it. This week’s collaboration with @Tonix.Mocktails teaches us about how fun and easy it is to add a dramatic rim garnish. The Staples Class 104: garnishes – the dramatic rim This week’s JAMMM Sometimes a little drama goes a long way… right?Kick up the drama, Liza with a Z, with your garnish, and stack that rim for picture-perfect, thick drip, deliciousness! On this, Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, I’d like to introduce you to the world of thick-rimmed mocktails! This trick can be used with a variety of…