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All that money you’re saving by not drinking? Use to splurge on a degustation – with a non-alcoholic beverage pairing. Non-alcoholic drinks matching, whether it be juices, teas or mocktails, are becoming almost as sophisticated and elaborate as wine lists themselves. ACME, in Kings Cross, takes it’s loose-leaf tea list (and service) just as seriously as it’s wine, with Tea Craft Tea. In Brisbane, Urbane matches their degustation dishes with roasted ruby grapefruit and spiced hazelnut spritz, or a mojito made from red grape, lemon, ginger and licorice root, in place of matched wine on request. Attica, in Melbourne, cold-smokes Granny Smith apple juice as a match for whiting, and serves beetroot juice with native pepper alongside kangaroo. Juice is on the bar at Sydney’s Momofuku Seiobo, too.

Smoked cola? Blood orange and chilli? StrangeLove softdrinks are not your average creaming soda-type creations. Serve in a cute glass with a fancy garnish – tiny umbrella, citrus wedge or whatever floats your boat – and pretend that you’re drinking a $22 cocktail in a pretentious inner-city small bar.

Orange juice isn’t going to cut it. Really. But for those that like to get a little crafty with their home bar set up, The Mocktail Manual (Hardie Grant, $24.99) offers plenty of clever, booze-free ideas. Like ginger and peach bellini or a virgin Mary, or a spiced ginger and winter soda. The best part? You can work on your mixing skills and create some interesting combinations, ready to pair with our favourite mixer, post-booze ban.

Soda water is your friend, but you’ve probably figured that out by now. Pep it up with a hit of verjuice and fresh thyme. If you have a sweet tooth, make a thyme or rosemary simple syrup (simmer equal parts of sugar and water) and mix in a teaspoon. Serve in your best stemware, with plenty of ice. If you want something less punchy, sub the verjuice for bitters and a stalk of cucumber.

Tea bars are having a moment. While a smoky lapsang souchoung may never replace a great silky pinot noir, you can take pleasure in picking and savouring the perfect brew. Try the Rabbit Hole Organic Tea Bar (hello, sparkling iced tea on tap!), Sinmea Tea or The Tea Project.

Okay, this is one was completely inspired by The Rabbit Hole (thanks again, team). Brew your favourite herbal tea, chill it right down, and then hit it with the SodaStream or carboniser until fizzy. Serve with heaps of ice. Have friends coming around? Step it up with rose petals frozen in ice cubes, edible flowers, colourful straws or whatever else takes your fancy.

Whether you’ve overdone it during the silly season, or just need a pick-me-up, these juices and smoothies will make you feel virtuous in no time. Even better, they taste sensational.

We love Imbibe Water Kefir, made in Sydney, and full of healthy probiotics without the sugar hit of a soft drink. The drinks aren’t too sweet at all, with zing from ginger and herbaceousness from turmeric or matcha, depending on your flavor. These look pretty, and you get the satisfying crack of opening a new bottle (larger or single serve).

Save the lattes for the morning, and swap your usual espresso martini or knock-off gin and tonic for a cold-drip coffee.