# Alcohol-Free Drinks for Game Day | The Softer Hour

> Game-day drinks without alcohol: NA beer, a pitcher for the crowd, cans by flavor (from soda-style to fruit), and a plan for a long afternoon of football.

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# Alcohol-free drinks for game day

Our pick **Elixir Variety 12-Pack** $102 · 12 cans

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Game day is a long afternoon, and drinks go on autopilot. A plan keeps it simple: one ritual drink, one pitcher for the room, and water on the table.

## The "beer with the game" slot

Non-alcoholic beer is the closest match: same bottle, same fridge, same pour.

## Cans by flavor

If you want a botanical can (adults 21+), match it to the snacks:

- **Wings and pizza:** soda-style flavors. White Rabbit's lineup runs to root beer and cherry, sugar-free with no caffeine listed, per the brand.
- **Chips and dip:** fruit-with-tea seltzers like New Brew (kava, kratom and tea in one can, so don't add another botanical).
- **Something sweeter:** fruit-forward elixirs like [Blueberry Lemonade](https://botanicalbrewingco.com/collections/elixir/products/blueberry-lemonade?sca_ref=12358316.LbbEA40zk2Gdk&utm_source=softerhour&utm_medium=affiliate) or [Island Breeze](https://botanicalbrewingco.com/collections/elixir/products/island-breeze?sca_ref=12358316.LbbEA40zk2Gdk&utm_source=softerhour&utm_medium=affiliate).

*Prices, ingredients and flavors from each brand's own site and major retailers, checked September 2026. Brands change formulas, so check the can.*

## A pitcher for the room

Cranberry, orange and soda water over plenty of ice, with orange rounds. Anyone can drink it.

## Pace it

- One botanical can is one serving. Don't stack cans over four quarters.
- Alternate with water.
- Never mix with alcohol, and don't drive after.

Every flavor in one box **Elixir Variety 12-Pack** $102 · 12 cans

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## 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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