This year Dry July could be tougher than ever. Sometimes a cheeky cocktail at the end of the day, or a nice glass of red with dinner is just the treat we need, but even more so with everything going on in the world.
The Best Alcohol–Free Drinks to Try If You're Doing Dry July
If you fancy limiting carbs as well as that ABV, this premix tipple is about to become your new best mate. Port Fairy's Monday Distillery has created a series of non-alcoholic riffs on classic mixed sips like the gin and tonic and the dark and stormy. And not only are these beauties free from alcohol, but they're crafted with zero sugar and come packaged in some pretty elegant kit.
BODY AND SOUL Chic non-alcoholic drinks for Dry July happy hour
Alcohol alternatives have gotten a modern makeover and these restaurant-approved beverages prove it - whether you're doing Dry July or not.
Monday Distillery makes ditching the alcohol easy, plus they’re also sugar-free. The Classic G&T (pictures) is mixed with rosemary, sea salt and other botanicals, and the Exotic Spice G&T has selected spices and botanicals included. They are a perfect Dry July drink!
Road Test: Monday Distillery Classic G&T
The Weekend Australian Magazine
By Ross Bilton
What is it? Just the thing for Dry July. It’s a ready-mixed gin and tonic with no alcohol! It’s also free of sugar and gluten, Monday Distillery says.
Geelong’s Monday Distillery give non-alcoholic drinks a fun vibe
The taste is so good you may not even realise the flavoursome drink is non-alcoholic.
And that is exactly what the female founder of Monday Distillery, a Geelong-born business, wants you to think.
It all started when Sam Manning discovered there were limited options for a night out with friends if you wanted to stay alcohol free.
What to drink when you're not drinking
The Age By Seana Smith
Some other Australian alt-gins are enjoyable too. Monday Distillery’s pre-mixed Classic G&T and Exotic Spice G&T have both hit the right spot in the late afternoon.
Dry July will be a breeze with this new premix
Delicious By Lindy Alexander
While many Aussies have emerged from lockdown with a serious baking addiction (we’re looking at you, sourdough), lots of us have not only surfaced with a penchant for tracksuit pants and quirky Zoom backgrounds, but also for low or no alcohol alternatives.
Sip a G&T sans the sauce from Monday Distillery
The Weekend Edition By Jade Quinlivan
As a nation, Australians are among some of the heaviest drinkers in the world. If you find that statistic unsettling, you are not alone. Alcohol can not only have a detrimental impact on your overall health but also your mental wellbeing – after all, who hasn’t had that feeling of instant remorse after doing or saying something stupid whilst under the influence?
Keeping clear-headed with Monday Distillery
Food and Drink Business By Kim Berry
Distillery founder Sam Manning said people are looking for more sophisticated, health conscious options that still feel fun and social.
“Research shows that it’s easier to replace a habit with a similar yet healthier one. Helping people keep that relaxing drink ritual in something that looks and tasty like an adult beverage is something we’re told is part of the major appeal,” Manning said.
On the shelf: Monday Distillery goes dry before July
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“People are after more sophisticated, health-conscious options that still offer the feeling of a fun social drink with friends,” said Manning.
The Australian owned and operated distillery has developed beautifully designed bottles that use quirky marketing such as “G&T without the tears” and “rum without the rumble” in packages that look like normal alcoholic drinks.
Forget Friday I've got Monday Distillery on my mind
The F Online Emi Berry
With Monday Distillery launching their sophisticated, non-alcoholic beverage range in time for Dry July, there’s no need to feel guilty any longer about enjoying a refreshing G&T on a school night. Gone are the days when you have to wait for Friday (virtual) drinks to quench your thirst with your favourite G&T bursting with refreshing botanicals.