Alcohol-free drinks for a movie night
A movie night in is one of the easiest nights to skip alcohol, as long as there's something good in the glass. Match the drink to the snacks.
Snack pairings by flavor
- Salty popcorn: something citrusy and fizzy, like sparkling lemonade or a citrus can.
- Chocolate: berry flavors, or a cold-brew-style decaf iced coffee.
- Candy: a soda-style float (below).
Single cans for adults (21+)
By flavor and format, from the brands' own listings: Leilo is a kava-only sparkling can (fruit and mocktail flavors, about $4.15). New Brew blends kava, kratom and tea (yuzu, mango, berry, guava). Botanical Brewing Co. has kava cans like Orange Dream (creamsicle) and Tutti Frutti (mixed fruit). If you're new, pick one plant and one can, and don't combine cans in the same night.
Prices, ingredients and flavors from each brand's own site and major retailers, checked September 2026. Brands change formulas, so check the can.
The sherbet float
A scoop of orange sherbet in a tall glass, topped slowly with a cold can of Tutti Frutti or Orange Dream. One can per float.
For a watch party
Make one pitcher for the room: lemonade, sliced strawberries and soda water. Keep any botanical cans separate and labeled.
The rules
- One can is one serving.
- Never with alcohol, and don't drive after.
Who should skip kava
- Kava drinks are for adults 21+.
- Kava has rare reports of liver problems, mostly linked to concentrated supplements. Skip it if you have a liver condition, are pregnant or nursing, or take medications that affect the liver or nervous system.
- Don't mix it with alcohol, and don't drive after drinking it. Talk to your doctor if you're unsure.
Who should skip kratom
- Kratom drinks are for adults 21+.
- Kratom can be habit-forming with regular use. The FDA hasn't approved it for any use, and it's restricted in some states and cities, so check your local rules.
- Skip it if you're pregnant or nursing, in recovery from alcohol or other substance use, or take any daily medication. Talk to your doctor if you're unsure.
- One can is one serving. Don't drink it with alcohol or other botanicals, and don't drive after drinking it.
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