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 story
4:05 A choice for health
6:21 Kombucha: Weird, slimy & I want some
14:59 Connecting nutrition & alcohol-free drinks
19:31 Five elements of non-alcoholic cocktails
26:57 Functionality in cocktails
29:59 Add some funk to your glass
34:30 Making things easy
39:33 Virtual & IRL classes with Lila Volkas
44:51 The BBQ-Q

LILAVOLKAS.COM  //  THEMOCKTAILSCHOOL.COM

WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:
Perfect Puree
All the Bitter

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