This summer, do you find yourself reaching more often for a seltzer water than a brewski? More and more over-21s are opting to ditch the alcohol every now and then, and it's becoming easier and easier to do so with the number of zero-proof options available these days.
Last fall, TikTokers began raving about what they've started calling the "damp lifestyle," meaning you're not sober, but you often choose not to partake in drinking – or, at least, without the intention of getting drunk.
While this may not be a new concept for anyone over the age of, say, 25, who are we to stand in the way of young people drinking responsibly?!
On other hand, maybe the "damp lifestyle" is something that sounds exactly like how you want to move forward with your relationship to alcohol – enjoying to enjoy, but not feeling like you need to over-indulge. If that's the idea, you're in luck: The (non-)liquor market is on your side. To explore more of the damp side of life, here are five NA brands that definitely have our sober curious interests piqued.
Better Than Booze
We've mentioned Better Than Booze before, introducing you all to their CBD and THC mocktails – an option for the non-drinkers, but not for the potentially sober. Now, they've launched a 100 percent zero-everything canned mocktail in their tried-and-true flavor combos: elderberry G+T, mint mojito and rosemary grapefruit. Try it!
Parch
Parch is all about agave without the alcohol, so if you're someone who usually loves a margarita or dabbles in mezcal, this is probably up your alley for those damper days. Their two flavors are Spiced Piñarita and Prickly Paloma, offered in packaging that's begging to be served with a side of chips and guac. Try it!
Mingle Mocktails
Former Housewife Bethenny Frankel has teamed up with Mingle founder Laura Taylor to continue making canned and bottled mocktails that you'd be silly not to serve at brunch. I mean, the colors alone make me want to drink nothing else.
Greenbar Distillery
This CA-based distillery has come up with a cheeky way to name their mocktails – they simply add "un" to the beginning of everything. There's the Un-Gin and Tonic, the Un-Spritz and more plus bitters and soda in lavender, earl grey and burnt orange for a simpler take on canned mocktails. Not local to LA? No worries – it's available at Whole Foods! Try it.
Betty Buzz
You may have heard of a little someone named Blake Lively, right? Well, meet Betty. No, not her daughter – her drink line! Lively herself has shared that she doesn't drink, so she created sparkling beverages to please any palate. (She's also launched Betty Booze for anyone who does want to sip on something a little stronger.) Betty Buzz currently offers packs of ginger beer, lemon-lime soda, sparkling grapefruit and more in adorable, retro bottles that will start any party. Try it!