104: 5 Secrets to Better Mocktails at Home with Lila Volkas

Send me a message 🤗This week I’m joined by certified nutrition consultant and booze-free mixology expert Lila Volkas, who shares her brilliant five-element framework for making better alcohol-free drinks at home.We get into why creating complexity is trickier without alcohol (and how to work around it), plus how ingredients like apple cider vinegar and citrus peels can completely transform your drink — no fancy kit required.From her early days brewing kombucha in a student flat to leading workshops for global companies, Lila's approach blends flavour, function and a touch of wellness in every glass.If you’re looking to elevate your weeknight wind-down or serve something special at your next get-together, this chat is packed with practical tips to help you make drinks worth savouring — booze or no booze.0:00 Lila's story4:05 A choice for health6:21 Kombucha: Weird, slimy & I want some14:59 Connecting nutrition & alcohol-free drinks19:31 Five elements of non-alcoholic cocktails26:57 Functionality in cocktails29:59 Add some funk to your glass34:30 Making things easy39:33 Virtual & IRL classes with Lila Volkas44:51 The BBQ-QLILAVOLKAS.COM  //  THEMOCKTAILSCHOOL.COMWE ALSO TALK ABOUT:Perfect Puree All the BitterBEST EPISODE TO CHECK OUT NEXT#71 The Award-Winning Sober Bartender's Guide to Non-Alc Spirits  ===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🗝️ Become a Vault member to get access to the moderation tools that actually help - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===✏️ Come hang out with me on Substack - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.