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On this Just a Merry Mocktail Monday, let’s chat about dehydrated fruit! How about a little garnish prep that, if stored properly, will last you a super long time? There are two methods you can do. First, being the obvious and using a food dehydrator. However, if you don’t have one, you’re not lucked out! You can use your oven! Just be sure to prop it open just a bit . I just wedge a wooden mixing spoon in the door and it works just fine! Although it may seem time consuming, having garnishes already prepped makes not having fresh…

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!…

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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.

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

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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!

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:…

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…

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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!

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,…

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…

Nutrition 101 -“the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth” Sounds pretty simple doesn’t it? While the science of nutrition is a complex study, basic nutrition can be learned by anyone.

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 more about making your own flavored simple syrups at home. The Staples Class 103: Homemade ingredients – flavored simple syrups Have you ever wondered how you can make customizable flavors for your at-home mocktail-making experiences? What if I tell you it’s as easy as 1,2,3? On this week’s “Just a Merry Mocktail Monday,” Let’s chat about homemade, customizable syrups for your alcohol-free delight! Flavored simple syrups are as simple to make as their namesake. (Was that a tongue twister?)  And the…

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 more about the staples of creating and developing the perfect at-home alcohol-free bar set-up. It’s all about the glassware! The Staples Class 102: glassware Look good, feel good, right? Presentation can literally elevate your experience. This week, I’d love to discuss one of the essentials of elevating your Mocktail experience… Glassware! Let’s please the eye with the simplicity of what you serve your Non-Alcoholic drink in! Have you ever put water in a wine glass to feel fancy? This is no…

Hey, Fellow Sober Travel Lovers! The Sober Curator Co-Founder, Lisa here. Having just hit CANCEL on my trip to Costa Rica, I long for the unique soul feeding journey that only exploring new cultures and countries can provide. However, the new CDC requirements make it tough to fly the friendly skies. BUT, sober travel will come back. And when it does, I will be first in line. While we are literally grounded, we can dream, plan and prepare. Enter The Sober Curator Contributor Meena @thesoberbuddhist. Her Traveling Sober post is full of incredible insights for 12 Steppers, ways to stay connected and practical advice we…

Exercise can help relieve the symptoms of depression, stress and anxiety by releasing a variety of “happy chemicals”. (No, not the kind you used and abused before getting sober)

Even under normal circumstances (no COVID) the holidays can bring on some serious stress for many. Between seeing (or not seeing) extended family, and not always making the best food choices, it’s no wonder anxiety is through the roof over the holiday season. Throw a global pandemic into the equation, and you got yourself a down-right sh*tshow. Certain things like your grandma telling the same story for the gazillionth time or your parents arguing over how to properly carve a turkey are out of your control. But there are things you can control and prepare for. Setting yourself up for…