There’s something quietly powerful about moderation. It’s not loud. It’s not about going without. It’s about choosing presence over excess. Savour over speed. Clarity over cloud.
At Seadrift, we believe moderation isn’t a compromise—it’s an art form. One that allows us to live lighter, feel clearer, and experience more of the good stuff. Whether that’s tasting the salt in the sea air on your morning walk, preparing a beautiful meal from scratch, or winding down with a fragrant mocktail as the sun dips low.
This July, many of us are hitting pause on alcohol. Not out of restriction, but from a deep desire to reset. To recalibrate. To come back to ourselves.
So how do we make moderation not just something we endure, but something we enjoy?
1. Ritual Over Routine
Wellness isn’t just green smoothies and hot yoga. It’s the small things, done mindfully. Try this: as the afternoon slides into evening, take ten minutes to step away from the noise. Pour yourself a Seadrift Hibiscus Spritz—delicate floral notes with a tart finish. Add ice and a sprig of rosemary. Sit. Sip. Breathe. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your nervous system thanks you.
Try it: Seadrift Wild Hibiscus + tonic water + sprig of thyme
2. Curate, Don’t Cut Out
We’re not here to tell you to give anything up. In fact, many of our friends and customers still enjoy wine on the weekends. But the beauty of a botanical spirit like Seadrift is that it gives you the option to swap without sacrifice.
Going out? Bring a bottle of Seadrift Marine to your next dinner party and shake up a round of zero proof margaritas. Distilled with fresh coriander, kaffir lime leaves and sea kelp it ceates a delicious salty margy that will make you feel the heart and soul of the party It’s about inclusion, not exclusion.
Try it: Seadrift Marine + 0% Triple Sec + lime juice + agave syrup + ice. Add a salt rim and chilli for Chilli Margy.
3. A Sip to Savour: Seadrift Non-Alcoholic Whiskie
Sometimes, especially in winter, you crave something deeper—richer. Something that doesn’t rush you, but holds you. That’s exactly what you’ll find in our Seadrift Non-Alcoholic Whiskie.
With notes of gunpowder, oak, and warm vanilla, it’s a drink that invites you into a slower rhythm. This isn’t a quick sip—it’s a journey. One that unfolds gently as the glass warms in your hand and the flavours begin to open.
For those who love a good nightcap but don’t want the sugar crash, poor sleep, or morning haze, Seadrift Whiskie offers a moment to savour—without the drag the next day.
Try it: Seadrift Non-Alcoholic Whiskie over ice, splash of ginger beer, cinnamon stick garnish. Rich, smooth, and grounding.
4. Choose Sleep. Choose Clarity. Choose You.
One of the biggest surprises for many of our customers who choose to go dry—even just for a few days—is how much better they feel. The sleep is deeper. The mornings are brighter. The mental fog lifts.
For anyone over 45, those marginal gains start to matter. You’re juggling work, family, maybe even ageing parents. And if there’s one thing that supports your brain, your hormones and your heart—it’s rest.
Mocktails made with Seadrift are naturally free from alcohol, and are often low or no sugar, which means you can enjoy that evening drink ritual without disrupting your sleep cycle or spiking your cortisol.
Try it: Cherry Sleep Bomb – a calming, cherry-rich nightcap made with Seadrift Whiskie, tart cherry juice, and a touch of spice. The ultimate unwind.
5. Reset With Nature—and With What’s Real
We’re proudly born on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, where wellness lives in the water, in the coastal breeze, and in the slow ritual of a barefoot walk at dusk. That’s the energy we distil into every bottle of Seadrift.
But not all alcohol-free spirits are made using the same rigorous process.
We distil fresh botanicals—like basil, kaffir lime, juniper and sea kelp—within hours of harvest, using traditional copper pot stills. This slow, careful process protects their natural oils and aromatics. It also preserves the wellness benefits of the plants themselves—many of which act as natural nootropics, supporting calm, focus and digestion.
This is what makes Seadrift truly experiential. It’s not just about flavour. It’s about how it makes you feel.
So whether you’re by the ocean or in the city, sipping Seadrift is a way to reconnect to nature, and to yourself.
Moderation isn’t the absence of joy. It’s the space to feel it more fully.
So here’s to clear heads, full hearts, and botanical cocktails that help us live lighter. Whether you’re going dry this July, or simply tuning in more mindfully to your own rhythm—we’re with you, one glass at a time.
Ready to reset? Explore our collection of zero-alcohol spirits here and discover what moderation can really taste like.