# Health Coach Tip - Mocktails

**Author:** Dawn Brighid  
**Published:** 2020-09-02  
**Category:** Health Coach Tips

Turns out that alcohol consumption has gone up during the pandemic. And it certainly makes sense as people are trying to calm their nerves during this stressful time. While the initial feeling of relaxation might feel good in the moment, alcohol can actually exacerbate the feelings of anxiety and depression, and disrupt your sleep.

Turns out that alcohol consumption has gone up during the pandemic. And it certainly makes sense as people are trying to calm their nerves during this stressful time. While the initial sense of relaxation might feel good in the moment, alcohol can actually exacerbate the feelings of anxiety and depression, and disrupt your sleep (among other things if not done in moderation!).Now is a great time to become more mindful about your drinking habits. Learn to take a few days off a week, limit the number of drinks you have in an evening - or even take a break for a few weeks to reset. However you want to approach it, here are some delicious non-alcoholic mocktail alternatives to help you mix things up.Blackberry SmashSeltzerBlackberriesBasil leavesLemonMuddle the berries and basil in the bottom of the glass before adding seltzer and a squeeze of lemonGinger SparklerSeltzerFresh ginger Mint leavesFresh limeGrate the ginger with a microplane and squeeze the juice into the glass. Add seltzer, mint, and a squeeze of lime Mock PalomaSeltzerGrapefruitLimeSea saltSqueeze the juice from about 1/4 of a grapefruit into the glass. Add seltzer, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of salt. If you're feeling fancy, salt the rimMake Your OwnGet creative! Seltzer with any of the following can make a great summer mocktail:Mint, basil, cilantro or other herbsLemon or limeBittersHerbal teas - brew them strong and cool them to add flavor Cucumber, jalepeno, gingerBerries

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