A few of my closest childhood friends are admirably, remarkably, brilliantly, several years sober. I am so proud of them, and though I do not abstain from all things alcoholic all the time, I wish to support them in their healing journey.
This year, for them, and for those of us who are avoiding alcohol tonight either out of necessity or personal reasons, or wish to include something healthy before getting soused, I hope my top five healthy beverage ideas will provide you with some delicious alternatives to enjoy when the ball drops!
Top Five Healthy Beverage Ideas For New Year’s Eve:
1. Coconut Water
Hydrating, sweet, and it goes down smooth! Available at health food stores, Trader Joe’s, and even some supermarkets!
2. “B Healthy” Lemonade
This is a year-round favorite drink of mine. My recipe: add liquid b-12 (MaxB by Premier Research Labs is the kind I use), lemon juice, and liquid stevia to pure water. You could also use limes or omit the B if you haven’t got it on hand. It’s a delicious way to get your essential b-12 supplementation!
3. Green Juice
Drinking green juice on New Year’s Eve is a wonderful excuse to get in your yearly dose of greens, and a superbly healthy way to usher in 2012. It’s pretty much a goddess-send, as far as your body is concerned!
4. Kombucha
Kombucha is fizzy, expensive, and culturally important–what more could you ask for when it comes to champagne alternatives? Note: I’m not totally sure kombucha is non-alcoholic, so if this is a concern for you, please check! It’s best to brew your own, but you can stop by your local health food store to grab a bottle or four in a pinch.
5. Water
Go for it, champ! 😉
Happy New Year’s Eve 2012, Queer Vegan Foodists! Remember: If you are going to drink alcohol, please do so responsibly! xo
I’d love to know: What are you favorite non-alcoholic healthy beverages?
Imagine if everyone in the world drank copious amounts of these instead of alcohol! We’d be billions of hours more productive as a collective on New Year’s Day, that’s for sure… BY THE WAY. Thank you for my amazing green juice you made me this morning! ❤
I featured the picture of the green juice I made you in this post. Happy 2012~!
I promise to drink responsibly (because I’m not leaving my house). Happy new year! Love you! xo
Fantastic! I am totally for it. You’re #1, JL! ❤ from Courtney and me.
YUM!
My faves are super-cocoa (reminiscent of your fabulous super food hot chocolate), and pomegranate juice w/ sparkling water! Ooh, and if trace amounts of alcohol is permitted, as with the kombucha, then lime juice, HFCS-free tonic and bitters (Old fashioned style) – AKA the Southampton.
Ivory – YUMMY!!!! I miss you, vegan friend!
I like this post! I was going to pose this question on Facebook, but never got around to it, so thanks. 🙂
I drank coconut water at midnight and loved it!
Happy 2012 😉