Sometimes we want a dose of education and relaxation in equal measure. Perhaps we want to escape to another place, or see our own world through a new lens. A good book can do that for us. And pairing it with a drink enhances the experience, signaling to ourselves that this is “me time.” We’ve found that you can enjoy that same magic combo of a book and a drink, without the alcohol. The ritual is there, but the comedown is gone. Here are three super-literate zero proof beverages to pair with your reading sesh. You can enjoy them at home, in the park, or at a cafe. Just probably not at your local library. Smooth LandingFirst up, a drink that will transport you to another world. This aviation themed cocktail has the aura of adventure and a beautiful otherworldly color. We make it zero proof using our Gin Alternative. If reading is escapism, the Smooth Landing will get you where you need to go. 2 oz. Ritual Gin Alternative3/4 oz. lemon juice1/2 oz. cherry juice (low abv: Maraschino liqueur)1/4 oz. lavender simple syrup (low abv: Creme de Violette)Cherries for garnishAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with cherries. Doctor’s Orders When you’re feeling down, a good book can be the best medicine. So what could be more fitting than pairing it with this zero proof riff on the Penicillin. We make ours no ABV by substituting Ritual Whiskey Alternative for the real thing. Enjoy it with a good self-improvement book, and you’ll be ready to take on the world again in no time. 2 oz. Ritual Whiskey Alternative1 oz. lemon juice3/4 oz. ginger syrup2 dashes bittersOrange and/or lime slicesCherryShake all ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass with additional ice. Top with a little more Ritual Whiskey Alternative. Garnish with lemon and/or orange slices and a cherry. Mint Julep For the classic literature fans in the house, this drink is a nod to celebrated Southern gothic writer William Faulkner. Reportedly his go-to cocktail, the mint julep is both refreshing and invigorating. We make ours zero proof by substituting our whiskey replacement for the real thing. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a good afternoon read on the veranda. Or the couch. 2 oz. Ritual Whiskey Alternative1/4 oz. simple syrup8 mint leaves2 dashes bittersMint sprig and bitters for garnish Muddle the mint and syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass. Add the Whiskey Alternative and pack tightly with crushed ice. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome and garnish with a mint sprig and a few optional drops of bitters. Shop Now >
Sometimes we want a dose of education and relaxation in equal measure. Perhaps we want to escape to another place, or see our own world through a new lens. A good book can do that for us. And pairing it with a drink enhances the experience, signaling to ourselves that this is “me time.” We’ve found that you can enjoy that same magic combo of a book and a drink, without the alcohol. The ritual is there, but the comedown is gone. Here are three super-literate zero proof beverages to pair with your reading sesh. You can enjoy them at home, in the park, or at a cafe. Just probably not at your local library. Smooth LandingFirst up, a drink that will transport you to another world. This aviation themed cocktail has the aura of adventure and a beautiful otherworldly color. We make it zero proof using our Gin Alternative. If reading is escapism, the Smooth Landing will get you where you need to go. 2 oz. Ritual Gin Alternative3/4 oz. lemon juice1/2 oz. cherry juice (low abv: Maraschino liqueur)1/4 oz. lavender simple syrup (low abv: Creme de Violette)Cherries for garnishAdd all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into a coupe glass, and garnish with cherries. Doctor’s Orders When you’re feeling down, a good book can be the best medicine. So what could be more fitting than pairing it with this zero proof riff on the Penicillin. We make ours no ABV by substituting Ritual Whiskey Alternative for the real thing. Enjoy it with a good self-improvement book, and you’ll be ready to take on the world again in no time. 2 oz. Ritual Whiskey Alternative1 oz. lemon juice3/4 oz. ginger syrup2 dashes bittersOrange and/or lime slicesCherryShake all ingredients with ice and strain into a tall glass with additional ice. Top with a little more Ritual Whiskey Alternative. Garnish with lemon and/or orange slices and a cherry. Mint Julep For the classic literature fans in the house, this drink is a nod to celebrated Southern gothic writer William Faulkner. Reportedly his go-to cocktail, the mint julep is both refreshing and invigorating. We make ours zero proof by substituting our whiskey replacement for the real thing. It’s the perfect accompaniment to a good afternoon read on the veranda. Or the couch. 2 oz. Ritual Whiskey Alternative1/4 oz. simple syrup8 mint leaves2 dashes bittersMint sprig and bitters for garnish Muddle the mint and syrup in a julep cup or rocks glass. Add the Whiskey Alternative and pack tightly with crushed ice. Stir until the cup is frosted on the outside. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome and garnish with a mint sprig and a few optional drops of bitters. Shop Now >
The Bar at Twilight by Frederic Tuten was waiting to be read. I looked at the Contents and chose the shortest story, with the intriguing title L’Odyssee. Oh, the Odyssey in eleven pages. I ca…
This blog post is addressed as advice to white people in conversations with other white people. If you find yourself in a convers...
I have almost finished reading Bruce Springsteen’s amazingly honest and literate biography ‘Born To Run’. · It’s one thing to enjoy reading a book. But the real bonus is when you end up with the feeling that you genuinely got something very positive and inspirational out of it. · ...
Possibly the most prolific female serial killer in history, a primary inspiration for Dracula, one of the most reviled women in history, and, I argue, innocent.
This is a textbook suitable for a year-long course in analysis at the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate level. It is intended for students with a strong background in calculus and linear algebra. The topics covered in this course are the calculus of functions of one variable, an introduction to general topology, the general theory of integration, and the calculus, differential and integral, for functions of several variables.
the stuff of nightmares...
Timeless Dainty Silhouette Charm NecklaceThe reviews are in: our dainty charm necklace featuring...
Say Hello To Our New Favourite Bird (PICTURES)
