Good evening, I would like to introduce to our latest addition inside our Christmas Gift Guide 2021: Gifts for Men: Lagunitas Brewing Company who sent me two great NA beverages for my gift guide. You should check out their website as they have a variety of non-alcoholic mixers and libations perfect for any celebration with better-for-you cocktails and mocktails that everyone can enjoy.

READY TO DRINK NA LIBATIONS
Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher –Crisp, zingy and hoppily refreshing non-alcoholic sparkling hop water
· Zippy and zingy highly carbonated dry-hopped sparkling water with aromas of bubblegum, lime, lemon, tangerine and pine.
· Clear, sparkling beverage is brewed using a chock-full of Citra, Equinox, and Centennial hops, for a big splash of flavor that’s surprisingly fruity.
· 0.0% ABV, containing 0 calories, carbohydrates and gluten
· Available at select retailers nationwide for MSRP $5.49
Lagunitas IPNA – A non-alcoholic IPA that’s all bark and no “bite”

· Lagunitas’ first non-alcoholic IPA uses the same ingredients found in their award-winning IPAs. IPNA contains notes of citrus and pine with a lighter yet uniquely-full body, big hoppy aroma, and enough bitterness and backbone to let you know you’re drinking a craft beer. It’s the first craft non-alcoholic beer nationally available.
· Brewed with delicious dry-hops from the Pacific Northwest Yakima Valley – including Citra, Mosaic, CTZ (Columbus, Tomahawk & Zeus) – and English crystal malts for a smooth backbone and beautiful orange hue.
· Less than 0.5% ABV, containing only 80 calories
·Available at select retailers nationwide for MSRP $10.99
HOLIDAY MOCKTAILS & COCKTAILS
Hoptail Mocktail– a sweet, zesty and buzzy, without the booze!

For a hangover-free cocktail, put a NA spin on a classic “Bee’s Knees” by mixing the Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher with Seedlip Garden, honey, and lemon juice to create a zesty, sweet sparkling mocktail that can be enjoyed by all! – even the busy chef, designated drivers, and black Friday early birds!
The Healthy Hop –a refreshing sip with none of the sugary regret
For the health-conscious, replace syrupy seasonal cocktails with a light and diet-friendly sip so your guests can have their pie and a drink or two without sacrifice! Created by @AdamKenworthy this cocktail features Lagunitas Hoppy Refreshers, mezcal, acai, wheatgrass and lime juice for a surprising sip!
The Hoppy Fall– fall inspired Tom Collins with a twist

For a spiced seasonal sip, Hoppy Refresher can be paired with spiced pear liqueur, pisco, lemon juice and aromatic bitters to create a light cocktail perfect for crisp evenings.
H O P P Y F A L L
1½ oz Pisco
½ oz Spiced Pear Liqueur
¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
½ oz Simple Syrup
2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters
Top with @LagunitasBeer Hoppy Refresher
Add all ingredients except Hoppy Refresher to a shaking tin and then add ice. Shake well and then strain over ice into a Collins glass. Garnish with a dried hop.
Non-Alc Shandy –a raspberry-lemon wonder

5 raspberries, muddled
2 oz sugar free lemonade
4 oz Hoppy Refresher Hop Water
For a simple sugar free shandy, muddle some berries add a splash of lemonade to a glass of Hoppy Refresher and enjoy.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates