Author: Kim Parsley

Kim Parsley is retired from a full-time career and role as a Global Studio Director for an interior architecture firm. She now spends most of her time hiking with her husband or laughing with her granddaughters. As a side-hustle, Kim curates vintage travel bars, collects and sells vintage barware, and experiments with spirit-free cocktails.

Sober Summer Sips with The Happy Traveler Vintage Travel Bars NA COCKTAIL RECIPES

Summer Sipping Alcohol-Free: Gin & Tonic Style  

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Those hot summer days call for an easy-to-make refreshing drink. Boy, how I found myself missing a botanical gin & tonic when I first cut out the alcohol! Luckily, I’ve discovered so many non-alcoholic gin substitutes that I can quickly quench that thirst. As a point of reference, I used to drink a clean London dry gin with cardamom bitters, St-Germain’s elderflower liqueur, and some premium tonic. That was my go-to G&T. Yum! So, if those flavors sound impressive to you, I think you’ll love these recipes. NA Citrus & Tonic Pour all ingredients over ice and stir. Gin-free &…

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Blue Prickly Non-Alcoholic Cocktail recipe by Kim Parsley NA COCKTAIL RECIPES

Summer Sipping: Discover the Blue Prickly Non-Alcoholic Cocktail

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Summer is right around the corner for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. And if you’re like me, your drinking habits are about to shift with the warmer weather. Gin and tonics, mojitos, and citrus smashes come to mind. When I first started experimenting with non-alcoholic (NA) spirits, I came across Seir Hill’s rum alternative. I was very excited by this spirit’s ability to remind me of rum immediately. No doubt the balance of aromas and flavors hit you – specifically the sugar cane and caramel that you expect. This alcohol-free product, named Biscane, is dark in color, so I…

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