Spooky season is officially here with its cooler temperatures, colorful leaves, and the chance to explore Sober October! Whether you’re taking part for health reasons, to break a habit, support a loved one, or just to try something new, Sober October can challenge you to get creative and fill your cup with feel-good ingredients.  

Being sober-curious doesn’t mean you have to miss out on any of the fun this time of year has to offer. In fact, swapping your usual alcoholic beverages for kombucha-based mocktails can be a great way to experience tons of fall flavors and health benefits!  

Here are several of our best tips to help you make the most of Sober October… 

Befriend the Benefits (there’s lots of them!) 

Here at Health-Ade, we’re all about empowering you to take care of yourself and your gut. One of the best ways to support your gut health and the trillions of microbes living there (collectively known as your gut microbiome) is by minimizing or eliminating alcohol consumption. 

Alcohol, especially in large quantities, can alter the kinds of bacteria present in your gut, promote intestinal inflammation, and increase symptoms of bloating and acid reflux. Over time, it can also damage the organs that make up your digestive tract.  

By reducing your alcohol intake this month, you’re also likely to experience improvements in your sleep, mood, digestion, skin, and overall energy levels!  

Think Glass-Half-Full [of feel-good ingredients]

 Enjoying non-alcoholic beverages doesn’t have to be boring or unsatisfying. There’s a whole world of ingredients that are good for your gut and your taste buds. 

Our favorite? Health-Ade Kombucha, of course! Kombucha is a bubbly, fermented tea that contains gut-supporting probiotics and antioxidants, which protect your cells from damage. 

Plus, with its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, kombucha makes a great base for hydrating mocktails that will help you feel like your best self the next day!  

Find Your Fall Flavors 

 Apple? Maple? Pumpkin? Oh my! There’s no shortage of fall flavors to pour into your cup this Sober October, but if you’re looking for a few tried-and-true favorites, we’ve got you covered… 

• Spiced Apple Kombucha Mocktail: Smoke a cinnamon stick under glass. In a shaker: add ice, squeeze of a lemon, Health-Ade Pink Lady Apple Kombucha, and a splash of spiced apple cider. Shake gently and pour into a glass that’s rimmed with honey and cinnamon sugar. Garnish with a fresh apple slice.

• Cranberry Orange Fizz: In a shaker: add ice, Health-Ade Passionfruit Tangerine Kombucha, a splash of cranberry juice, and 1 tsp. maple syrup. Shake gently to combine and pour into a serving glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries and an orange peel on a wooden skewer.  

• Ginger Lemon Mule Mocktail: Grab a copper mug and fill it with ice. Add the juice of half a fresh lime, 1 tsp. maple syrup or agave, Health-Ade Ginger Lemon Kombucha, and stir gently to combine ingredients.  

Sober October is the perfect opportunity to take a break from alcohol and explore healthier drink alternatives. Your gut will thank you for filling your cup with a mocktail – and with so much variety, you won’t feel like you’re missing out on anything. So, raise a glass (of kombucha, of course) and toast to a refreshing Sober October! 

This blog post was written by Claire Chewning, RDN & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

Claire is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor who's not on board with restrictive diets. She’s the owner and founder of Yours Chewly Nutrition, a virtual private practice where she helps individuals heal from chronic dieting and disordered eating so that they can discover peace and trust in their relationships with food + body. She’s also Health-Ade’s Registered Dietitian Advisor and loves educating employees and consumers about all things gut health from a non-diet perspective! She even writes a few blogs from time to time. Cheers!