Reducing your alcohol intake is a journey and it includes finding a healthy balance that works for you and your lifestyle. Some of the benefits of drinking less alcohol are improved sleep quality, an increase in energy, and overall healthier habits. Here’re 4 practices you can implement in your day-to-day lifestyle  that will help you reduce your alcohol intake.    1. No alcohol on weeknights: Have you ever thought about cutting out alcohol during the week? By taking a break on weekdays you might find that you wake up feeling more rested and refreshed, with increased energy throughout the day....

  Have you come across the word “mood-lifting botanicals” in your everyday life? This buzzword has existed in nature for thousands of years, but is popping up more and more in the beverage world. You may associate it with essential oils and herbalists, but in reality botanicals are a simple concept. You can find botanicals everywhere! To briefly put on my lab coat, botanicals are any of a large group of volatile unsaturated hydrocarbons found in the essential oils of plants, especially conifers and citrus trees. At Crisp & Crude, we like to say they come from plants, fruits and roots. Any time...

CBD comes in so many forms these days. How do you choose what to take? Which is best for you? We take a look at two popular ways to take CBD, and the benefits of each. CBD oil vs CBD cocktails: the facts. What is CBD oil? CBD oil and CBD tinctures are oils which contain extract from the hemp plant. CBD stands for cannabidiol, and is used by many people as part of their wellness routine. CBD oils are usually dropped directly into the mouth, just a few drops once or twice a day. The first time I tried CBD...

“Not drinking tonight?” “Are you pregnant?” “What do you have against fun?” All questions that have come up again and again for me during the last decade while holding a club soda instead of an alcoholic drink. I wasn’t eager to answer a single one. However, if any of these questions were reframed as: “What went into your decision to not drink alcohol today?” I would probably have felt better about sharing my personal journey. So, if you’re wondering why I started a non-alcoholic cocktail company, here’s my personal relationship with alcohol, and several bonus reasons why an alcohol-free life makes...