Choose better

Mindful drinking is also about choosing better. Organic and biodynamic wines are appearing more frequently on restaurant menus and are an increasingly popular choice. Great Little Vineyards has an outstanding selection (greatlittlevineyards. com). See page 112. Low alcohol drinks have also increased in popularity.

Top-shelf clean options include Belvedere Vodka, made in Poland where it is illegal to make vodka from anything besides potatoes or grain, yeast and water. According to Belvedere Vodka brand ambassador Garth Foster, Australians are now spending a little bit more money on what they are drinking and are more mindful about what they are putting into their system.

The demand for non-alcoholic adult drinks has also risen, with low-sugar sodas, kombucha, kvas and botanically distilled Seedlip. Delicious sippers to see you through every occasion.