From Bartender to Mocktail Innovator: Elaine’s Booze-Free Glow-Up
Episode Overview
Elaine shares her transition from bartending to creating mocktails. Discusses the challenges faced in the hospitality industry. Highlights the importance of celebrating sobriety. Offers tips on favourite non-alcoholic spirits and beers. Emphasises the joy of living alcohol-free.
You can either let it break you or you can thrive from it.
Get ready to meet Elaine Empalmado, the creative force behind Mocktail Hour, in this episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free with Mocktail Mom. Elaine, a former bartender in Toronto's bustling nightlife scene, decided to embrace sobriety in January 2024. Her journey from mixing cocktails to crafting innovative mocktails is nothing short of inspiring. Elaine shares her experiences working in the hospitality industry and how she transitioned from creating alcoholic beverages to becoming a full-time content creator for non-alcoholic brands.
She talks about the challenges she faced, the support she received, and her passion for making sobriety a celebration rather than a sacrifice. Elaine's enthusiasm for mocktails shines through as she discusses her favourite non-alcoholic spirits and beers, offering tips for anyone looking to explore the world of alcohol-free drinks. This episode is packed with humour, heartfelt moments, and practical advice for those on their own sober journey.
Whether you're newly sober or just curious about mocktails, Elaine's story will leave you feeling motivated and excited to try something new. So, grab your favourite alcohol-free beverage and join Deb and Elaine for a delightful conversation that proves you can have fun without alcohol. Cheers to a life of joy and creativity!