Garnishes don’t need to be complicated to make your cocktails feel elevated. With a few simple ingredients and easy techniques, you can add aroma, color, and intention to every drink—whether you’re hosting or enjoying a quiet night in. This guide shows you how to garnish smarter, not harder.
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Celebrating New Year’s & Staying Sober
Staying sober on New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean shrinking your celebration — it means elevating it. With great zero-proof cocktails, intentional hosting, and fresh rituals that make midnight meaningful, you can ring in the new year fully present, energized, and excited for tomorrow morning. This year, celebrate big without the hangover.
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Trending Gifts for the Mindful and Modern
From wellness wearables to eco-friendly tech—and of course, the Cut Above Holiday Gift Set—discover 2025’s top trending gifts that blend modern design, mindfulness, and celebration.
Quarterly Round-Up in Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Q3 2025
From celebrity sake to zero-proof bars, Q3 2025 highlights how mindful drinking is redefining global beverage culture. Explore the top stories from Mock The Toast—and see how Cut Above is helping raise the bar for alcohol-free spirits at drinkcutabove.com
From Spirits to Zero-Proof: The Story Behind Cocktails and Mocktails
From 19th-century spirit-and-bitters mixes to Prohibition-era creativity and today’s health-conscious zero-proof movement, the story of cocktail and mocktail reveals how our drinking culture has evolved—and why both remain staples on menus around the world.
How We Process Alcohol: 5 Key Factors That Affect Digestion and Tolerance
Why do some people feel buzzed after one drink while others feel nothing? From weight and hydration to genetics and food intake, many factors influence how our bodies digest alcohol. Learn how it all works—and why zero-proof spirits offer a smarter sip for mindful drinkers.
A Day in the Life of Our Founder, Andrew Solis
Ever wondered what it takes to run Cut Above? From early morning coffee to late-night emails, Andrew Solis juggles it all—orders, events, cocktail development, and everything in between. Get a behind-the-scenes look at his daily grind and see how his passion fuels every bottle of Cut Above.
Healthy Habits: How Non-Alcoholic Spirits Fit Into a Balanced Lifestyle
Discover how non-alcoholic spirits can elevate your wellness journey without compromising on flavor or social enjoyment. From supporting fitness goals to enhancing everyday moments, Cut Above offers premium zero-proof alternatives that fit seamlessly into a balanced lifestyle. Explore the perfect way to stay mindful, connected, and refreshed