The New Party Drink: Mushroom Elixirs
Written by: MADELINE FERGUSON
As younger generations drink less and less than their older counterparts, alcohol alternatives are becoming more common.
People are becoming sober-curious after they realize many mental health problems can be exacerbated by drinking, even just a little so that opens up a place in the market for things like mocktails, non-alcoholic alternatives and elixirs that have mild effects on the mind and body.
Over the next few months, we will be featuring and teaching you about some of these alternatives. First up, mushroom elixirs.
Adaptogenic mushrooms have been all the rage recently and now people are using them to create craft mocktails. Adaptogenic means - a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes.
We all know mushrooms have many health benefits, they are loaded with essential nutrients, but drinking these mushroom elixirs can have even more positive effects like relaxation, mental clarity and even an increase in energy. Many of these elixirs are made with mushrooms with many known benefits like Chaga, Reishi, Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps.
There are a lot of these elixirs on the market, but if you’re looking for one to replace your nightly cocktail, Sol Bru is a great place to start. The packaging and flavors are similar to some of your favorite alcoholic beverages, so your ritual will stay the same.
According to Sol Bru, their elixirs called Connect, Elevate, Inspire and Restore all have effects described by their name.
With flavors like Hibiscus+Lime+Rosehip, Chamomile+Clove+Lavender, Smoky+Orange+Cardamom and Lemon+Peppermint+Rosemary you’re sure to find one that fits your taste. You can mix them into mocktails using ingredients like soda water, tonic water and flavored beverages to mimic your favorite cocktail or create something totally new.
If you’re looking for a canned beverage to take with you, Odyssey is a great option. With brain and neuron protecting benefits, you’ll be trading your beer on the beach for something with incredible health benefits. Some of their flavors include Passion Fruit, Blackberry-Lemon and Orange.
And finally, if you’re more of a hot beverage person but don’t love the jitters coffee can give you, try out Four Sigmatic. It’s a mushroom based coffee-like drink that has an earthy chocolatey flavor. It is said to provide a clear mind and steady energy.
Many of these products may be tricky to find in your average grocery store, but places like Whole Foods, Sprouts and Natural Grocers carry them. You can also order them online.
Happy mocktails experimenting!
