Recent reports indicate a growing trend of “dry tripping” or sober vacations, particularly popular among younger travelers looking for a wellness-oriented travel experience.
Photos courtesy of The Shelbourne Hotel
Although the concepts of mindful drinking and sober curiosity are not new, there is now greater global acceptance for travelers, with an increasing number of hotels providing mocktail options and services. Likewise, there is a growing recognition for brands that have long championed inclusivity, staying ahead of the curve in promoting these values.
Celebrating 200 years in 2024, The Shelbourne has long been referred to as “Ireland’s living room,” playing a major role in Dublin’s cultural and societal history. A gathering place for locals and guests alike, The Shelbourne’s central onsite cocktail bar, No. 27, is always buzzing, serving creative and classic cocktails and offering amazing views of St. Stephen’s Green. The Shelbourne was one of the first hotels in Dublin to introduce non-alcoholic cocktails, and they are continuing to lead the charge with a fresh N/A menu for 2024.
With N/A takes on classic drinks like the Old Fashioned, and unique new creations using flavors of grapefruit, tomato and honey, green apple and pistachio, and more, this zero-proof menu sparkles with style and sophisticated fun! Below, you’ll find two of their delicious cocktails using Lucky Saint, The UK’s #1 dedicated alcohol-free beer!
Vanilla Malt – Lucky Saint Edition
Ingredients:
- 50 ml. Lyre’s American Malt
- 20 ml. Passion fruit Purée
- 2 Fresh Strawberries, muddled
- 20 ml. Lemon Juice
- 15 ml. Vanilla and Lucky Saint Beer reduction*
Preparation: Add all the ingredients into a shaker and single strain into a highball with ice cubes. Garnish with half a strawberry and passion fruit seeds.
Vanilla and Lucky Saint Beer reduction*
Ingredients:
- 660 ml. Lucky Saint Beer
- 100 g. Sugar
- 100 g. Brown Sugar
- 100 ml. Vanilla Extract
Preparation: Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to boil and then keep in low heat for approximately 10 minutes until the mix starts to thicken. Let it cool down and bottle.
Rose-Gold Bliss – Lucky Saint Edition
Ingredients:
- 30 ml. Pineapple Juice
- 50 ml. Lyre’s White Cane Spirit
- 30 ml. Lime Juice
- 30 ml. Rose, Orgeat and Lucky Saint Beer Syrup*
- Grapefruit soda, to top *London Essence
Preparation: Build the cocktail up in a large wine glass with ice cubes. Top with grapefruit soda. Garnish with a dehydrated pink grapefruit slice.
Rose, Orgeat and Lucky Saint Beer Syrup*
Ingredients:
- 660 ml. Lucky Saint Beer
- 250 g. White Sugar
- 2 Lemons, squeezed
- 100 ml. Sirop d-Orgeat
- 150 ml. Monin Rose Sirop
Preparation: Bring all ingredients sans syrup to a boil, then keep in low heat for approximately 10 minutes, as it cools down, add Sirop d’Orgeat and Monin Rose Sirop.
