A date with dry 2022

Dry January began in 2012 as a public health initiative from Alcohol Change UK a British charity It wasnrsquot until a couple of years ago that it gained popularity Now millions take part in this health challenge where people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol after the excesses of December with the objective of starting the new year on a clearer and healthy note Those who have abstained from alcohol for 30 days had more energy and lost weight revealed a study in BMJ Open But why limit it to January alone So if yoursquore looking to give your body a break from booze try these substituteslsquoDoesnrsquot overpower your palatersquoWhat Passionate GinBy Yajush Malik executive chef GallopsAfter the festive season Yajush Malik executive chef Gallops prefers to unwind with his alcoholfree cocktail of choice called Passionate Gin ldquoUsually made with gin passion fruit pureacutee and elderflower tonic for Dry January I chose to substitute gin with an alcoholfree distilled gin called Sober It has beautiful botanicals that give it the characteristic flavours wersquove come to know and appreciate in traditional gin but without the alcohol or any added sugarsrdquo Itrsquos a versatile product he adds given that it can be used in a 11 ratio to regular gin meaning you can straight up substitute with without having to alter your cocktail recipes When combined with passionfruit pureacutee and elderflower tonic it makes for a perfect nonalcoholic beverage that one can unwind with ldquoMost alcoholfree drinks tend to have copious amounts of sugar and the fact that Sober gin has no sweetener or added sugar is a big plus point It allows the flavours of the ingredients of the drink like juniper berry and ashwagandha really stand out without sweetness overpowering your palaterdquoRecipeINGREDIENTS45 ml Sober60 ml passionfruit pureacuteeDash of lime juice1 bottle Franklin amp SonsElderflower tonic waterMETHODAdd Sober passion fruit pureacutee lime juice and ice to a shakerMix well and top with the elderflower tonic Strain and serve in a glass of your choicelsquoGoes best with spicy Indian foodrsquoWhat RoseletBy Vasant Shetty bar manager Donna DeliVasant Shetty bar manager at Donna Deli prepares the Roselet PicAtul KambleAfter a heavy boozy season Roselet could well be what yoursquod want to detox with says Vasant Shetty mixologist at Donna Deli SV Road Usually made with Greater Than gin rose water rose petals infused syrup lychee juice and dash of lime Prabhu has substituted the gin with Svami TonicldquoThis one lights up your mood specially after a tiring hectic day at work thanks to the freshness of rose petals infused with a secret mix lychee juice and tonic ldquoThe tonic plays a major role in adding crispness to the drink given the handpicked botanicals used in itrdquo explains Prabhu The drink goes best with spicy food giving that perfect balance to your tastebudslsquoHas a spicy kickrsquoWhat Tom Yum Iced TeaBy Vineeth Krishnan Bar Manager FooVineeth Krishnan Bar Manager Foo recommends the Tom Yum Iced Tea an Asian take on the traditional iced tea made with lemongrass black tea and Thai chillies ldquoIt is unique in its taste profile and lends a kick because of the Thai chilli in it so you donrsquot really miss the alcohol The spice quotient makes up for itrdquo While black tea is good for your heart kaffir lime leaves are known to have antibacterial properties Lemongrass is an antioxidant relieves swelling and reduces your blood sugarIngredients15 ml Black tea225 ml lime juice15 ml Thai chilli syrup20 ml Simple syrupKaffir lime leaves34 lemongrass chunksMethodMuddle lemongrass and kaafir leaves together Once muddled add lime juice Simple syrup Thai chilli syrup to the shaker In the end pour the black tea to the mix Add ice to the shaker and Shake well Fine strain after that After fine straining pour the drink back into the shaker for a dry shake without ice Pour into a footed Pilsner glass and garnish with fresh kaffir leaveslsquoHave it hot or cold for vitalityrsquoWhat Blue Pea LemonadeBy Bharat Malu founder ChymeyIrrespective of the month beverage expert and founder of Chymey Bharat Malu says he cannot do without a cup of tea ldquoMy recent favourite after all the heavy rich food over the festive months is blue butterfly pea tea a luminous bluecoloured tea which has unbelievable health benefits as it contains antioxidants flavonoids antibacterial and antiviral propertiesrdquo It strengthens hair follicles and nourishes skin Hot or cold it energises you ldquoI have an earlymorning routine with the tea process especially on warm days Add a drop of lemon to see the tea change its colourrdquoMethodHeat water in a pan and add the butterfly pea flowers to it Add sugar to taste When you get a vibrant blue sugar syrup take it off and let it cool Make another mix of hot water plus lime Cool it and keep aside Pour the blue pea mix in a glass with ice As you serve it add the lime mix to it and watch the colour change from blue to a rich magentalsquoItrsquos got a mild hops aromarsquoWhat Zero BeerBy Jhanvi Mewar Vice President Marketing Copter 7Copter 7 introduced Zero Beers for beer lovers looking for a drink with a light hop flavour and no alcohol The chokeberry Zero Beer is a sparkling treat that improves happiness says Jhanvi Mewar Vice President Marketing Copter 7 ldquoChokeberry juice from allnatural horticulture is combined with allnatural apple concentrate and nonalcoholic beer to create a delectable but sharp flavour with a mild hops aroma It has the hint of fruity pulpy notes and is refreshing on the palaterdquo she sayslsquoIt triggers the feelgood chemicalsrsquoWhat TryptophantasmBy Chef ShailendraChef Shailendra of Sante Spa Cuisine came up with Tryptophantasm in an attempt to boost mental health ldquoTryptophantasm borrows its name from Trytophan that is found in banana peels which are loaded with B6rdquo he explains This compound triggers a feel good factor in the body and mind by helping production of serotonin This happy feeling is similar to our experience with chocolatesldquoThe high level of Trytophan from banana peels boiled and combined with a pinch of black salt and lemon juice create a floral note on your palate This fairly restrained simple recipe of a complex thought does make you feel good for surersquo he says All you have to do it wash the peels and boil in water for about 20 minutes Strain the water and cool it down Add honey lemon juice and salt Serve