I don’t drink and whenever someone asks me why this is I don’t really have a good answer. I try to explain that I don’t like the taste of most beverages or that I can have fun without imbibing but really I just don’t like the lifestyle or the idea of waking up with a hangover. If I offered you a pill and told you that this pill would make you throw up, do stupid things, impair your vision, prevent you from driving home, cause you to get into bar fights, give you splitting headaches, and potentially render you unconscious, would you still want to take that pill?! Well, that’s basically what drinking is!
Unfortunately, not everyone sees it that way. Millions of people around the world still love to drink even knowing full well what the consequences are. They either can’t help themselves or think the risk is worth the reward. That there is more to gain from liquid courage than by sitting on the sidelines. And perhaps they are right. After all, I’m 38 and still single and perhaps the fact that I don’t drink or like to go out socially is the reason why.
Thankfully, there may be a solution in the works. A way that I could still drink without any of the consequences, thanks to Euphoric Beverages, newly designed non-alcoholic, mood-altering concoctions.
Futurism explains:
“What are euphorics? They’re non-alcoholic drinks that are engineered to encourage conscious connection. This is accomplished through herbs known as adaptogens that help you manage stress, compounds that aid cognition called nootropics, and plant matter that boost flavor, function, and nutrition called botanics. Mixed together in various permutations, they give you the entire Kin line, which is made up of three different products (so far).
Kin Spritz
Kin Spritz is a daytime boost that comes ready to drink all on its own. Billed as Kin’s answer to the classic ‘summer spritz,’ Spritz boasts a citrus flavor core with a kick of ginger in addition to Kin’s proprietary blend of euphorics. The euphorics will react to each drinker’s body chemistry in order to produce unique effects, anything from relaxing calm to, well, euphoric joy. And the accompanying brain boost makes this a recommended part of your daily routine, especially compared to alcoholic beverages.
Dream Light
Kin also makes a euphoric beverage for bedtime. Dream Light can produce effects ranging from ‘warm and fuzzy’ to ‘calm and floaty,’ but no matter how you experience the sensations in question, you’ll find yourself better prepared for a good night’s sleep. A light dose of melatonin (the substance your own body produces in order to put itself to sleep) will begin the process of a healthy night’s sleep without any tranquilizing effects, while flavorwise it boasts an ‘earthy, smoky, and smoothly spiced palette.’ L-theanine and passionflower work together to boost GABA levels while l-tryptophan supports serotonin, another important component of your body’s own natural sleep rhythms.
High Rhode
High Rhode is described as a tart, floral herbaceous euphoric that is meant to be used as a mixer. Like all euphorics, different people will respond in different ways to its effects, but sensations of relaxation and clearer thought are common, as well as greater, more pleasurable social interaction.”
Drinks that actually improve cognition, help us fall asleep more peacefully, and generally relax us certainly sound promising. Especially when the alternative is having your best friend hold back your hair while you vomit into a toilet. Maybe, just maybe, I’d be willing to give them a try one day after COVID is over and it’s safe to go to a bar once again. Whether or not it’ll help my game remains to be seen.
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