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pineapple cordial and coconut syrup – or ask for the “Volcano Sacrifice” with housemade grenadine, orgeat and lemon. Look out for these past two years were understated and overshadowed by the pandemic seasonal offerings as well. “The addition of our – trying to maintain physical and emotional health, balance family obligations Vestels & Tonics menu brings an inclusive, and keep motivated in general was enough. But this is the year to get welcoming drinking experience for all of our those resolutions back on track, whether you’re looking to eat healthier and guests,” says co-owner Rochelle Johnson. reintroduce an exercise routine, hone a new hobby and start taking some inIf you’re looking for another non-alcoholic person classes once again, or seeking creative ways to spend time together pick-me-up, consider Da Kine’s Kava. Kava as a family now that school’s back in session. There are plenty of local is a plant that grows in the South Pacific businesses and professionals to help you achieve 2022 goals. (the root is the part that’s made into a drink and consumed as an alternative to alcohol). “Kava’s compounds naturally relieve stress and anxiety, so it ‘takes the edge off ’ in a similar way to alcohol, but without the negative side effects, such as a hangover, dehydration … racticing dry January, or and no dancing on tables!” explains just looking for a lifestyle co-owner Zoey Best. change? Try expertly Dive right into the experience crafted mocktails and with Da Kine’s “Grab The Bull,” alcoholic alternatives provided by the bar’s strongest drink in terms businesses and bars alike. Dashi of taste and potency, which recently introduced a special produces the relaxing effects of mocktail menu featuring creative kava quickly. Or start out subtly concotions and housemade with Da Kine’s kava winter highball soda in rotating flavors. cocktails that are perfect for Grab a seat at the bar and order Geraud Staton and Laine Staton enjoy a couple kava cocktails sipping, such as the “Mo’a Pear “Too Many Captains” – featuring at Da Kine's Kava. Mule” with its cinnamon, pear Slingshot Coffee Co. cold brew,
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