NEW YEAR cont.
As another alternative, there’s no doubt that many Manitobans are planning to host or attend house parties. As a guest, if you choose to enjoy an alcohol-free night but want the taste of a great cocktail, there are now plenty of possibilities beyond choosing coffee or pop. Along with your host gift, bring a few selections for yourself to make sure you can enjoy cocktails alcohol- free. Just prepare to share — especially if there’s an open bar. It’s easy for others to unintentionally choose your non-alcoholic version by accident, leaving you without an option. If you are hosting, try to include a few mocktails in your beverage selections. Ready-to-drink alternatives have expanded over the years, so there’s no shortage of flavours to savour. And should you wish to add a few made-to-order refreshments, check out some recipes that feature local ingredients you can easily find in Manitoba. Manitoba Liquor Mart has recipes online, as does The Sobr Mart. Still trying to think of more ideas to welcome the new year? The Free Press has several suggestions on what to do throughout the city (yes, that was a shameless — yet truthful — plug). And don’t forget Travel Manitoba. Their site will have plentiful options for Manitobans to ring in 2025.
Happy New Year from the Savour Manitoba team! MANITOBA MOCKTAIL RECIPES: mbll.ca/sites/mbll-ca/files/ pamphlets/pdf/drinksense ALCOHOL-FREE COCKTAIL RECIPES: thesobrmarket.com LINKS FOR ADDITIONAL NEW YEAR IDEAS: winnipegfreepress.com travelmanitoba.com
If you are hosting, try to include a few mocktails in your beverage selections. Ready-to-drink alternatives have expanded over the years, so there's no shortage of flavours to savour.
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