Embrace a Sober October with top tips from soberista Kirstin Chaplin and our fave mocktail recipes

With the festive season fast approaching, we're bringing you the ultimate guide for staying booze-free! With some top tips from soberista Kirstin Chaplin and our fave six mocktails to drink this month..<h2>Kirstin's top tips</h2>"May I mention the C-word? I know, I know! It&rsquo;s still a couple of months away, but after a challenging year, many of us might even say that Christmas can&rsquo;t come too soon! Of course, along with all the food and frivolity, there&rsquo;s also the small matter of the Christmas booze-fest. So, whether you&rsquo;re trying to reduce your alcohol intake after a liquid lockdown, or you&rsquo;ve managed to quit drinking altogether, the festive season can still be a testing time. However, it needn&rsquo;t be. Get clued up on the coping techniques and you can breeze through all the fun sans Shiraz!<img alt="kirstinweb-1021__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/kirstinweb-1021__square_GL?scl=1">Sober October is the perfect way to reset your alcohol intake and soak up the positives of one month clean. First off, you need lots of sleep for a clear head and an energy boost. In fact, you may find you enjoy life so much more, you decide to quit completely.When I gave up drinking nearly four years ago, I realised that there&rsquo;d never be a right time to quit. I had two weddings, a hen weekend, birthdays and a holiday to negotiate. Of course, at each celebration, there was a (very good) reason to drink. What got me through was that my desire to enjoy each event clear-eyed and clear-headed was stronger than my desire to partake of the tipples on offer &ndash; and I remember them all in full, vivid colour as a result.So, the next time you think you need a drink because it&rsquo;s Christmas/ a birthday/your holiday, remember, you can just say no &ndash; what goes in your glass is up to you." <h2>our top 6 mocktails</h2>Cosmo-notBring out your inner Carrie Bradshaw with <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cosmo-not" target="_blank">this classy fave</a>. Still delivering punchy flavours of cranberry, orange and lime juice, this alcohol-free version of a vodka cocktail is a must-try!<img alt="cosmo-not__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cosmo-not__square_GL?scl=1">Mock-jitoA cocktail classic - without the alcohol, but with a great name. <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mock-jito" target="_blank">This mock-jito</a> combines fresh mint, lime juice and a little sugar to transform a simple glass of lemonade into something much more sophisticated. <img alt="mock-jito__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mock-jito__square_GL?scl=1">Raspberry sorbet belliniLove a bellini? Who doesn't! <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/raspberry-sorbet-bellini" target="_blank">Adapt this recipe</a> by topping up a blob of raspberry sorbet with Nosecco, and join in the 'cheers'. <img alt="cocktails__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cocktails__square_GL?scl=1">Mulled JuiceIs there anything more comforting than a hot mulled beverage? We think not. So whether you're keen to get into the festive spirit, or you just want a familiar warm drink in your hand, <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/how-to-make-mulled-wine-cider-or-juice" target="_blank">mulled juice</a> serves a multitude of purposes - it smells even better than a Christmas candle for one thing!<img alt="mulled-white-wine__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mulled-white-wine__square_GL?scl=1">Hiyashiame sweet ginger drink<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/hiyashiame-sweet-ginger-drink" target="_blank">This Japanese-inspired soft drink</a> adds something a little different to your regular mocktail menu. The ginger adds a winter warmth and satisfying kick, whilst the lemon and mint supplies pure refreshment. And it looks pretty too!<img alt="hiyashiame-ginger-drink__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/hiyashiame-ginger-drink__square_GL?scl=1"> Melon, mint & cucumber coolerWith juicy cantaloupe and galia melon, this is the perfect <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/melon-cucumber-cooler" target="_blank">t</a><a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/melon-cucumber-cooler" target="_blank">hirst-quenching non-alcoholic bevvy</a>. Serve with cucumber ribbons, elderflower cordial, sparkling water and a sprig of mint - just to make it fancy! <img alt="melon-cucumber-cooler__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/melon-cucumber-cooler__square_GL?scl=1">Want more? Check Georgie Halfacree's ultimate guide to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEhSIMyJPPt/" target="_blank">mocktail making here</a>! Head to your <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/?cmpid=ahc-_-otc-storeloc-_-asdacom-_-hp-_-header-_-store" target="_blank">local store</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/?cmpid=ahc-_-ghs-_-asdacom-_-hp-_-nav-_-ghs" target="_blank">online</a> to grab all the mocktail ingredients you need.

Everything you need for a Sober October

By Asda Good Living,23rd September 2020

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