It’s no secret that a badly timed hangover can absolutely ruin your day, your weekend, and your plans. There’s nothing quite like having to struggle through a social gathering, a work commitment, or – heaven forbid – your niece’s third birthday party with a splitting headache and a desperate need for your bed.
It’s also no secret, however, that alcohol is an entrenched part of how many socialise here in London. A drink that gives us a little buzz after a long day is what a lot of us are looking for. But what if you could still get that sociable mood-lift, without the alcohol, and crucially, without the hangover?
This is where ZOOZ comes in. ZOOZ knows that the effects of alcohol are temporary, and often result in their respective crashes. So, the team spent years developing drinks which use botanicals and adaptogens to create effects you actually want, with none of the consequences you don’t. And the best part? They’ve reformulated their existing range into one focused line that’s even better – and more delicious – than ever before. Introducing: ZOOZ Uplifting Tonic.
July 26 marks the launch of the first flavour of Uplifting Tonic: a mojito-inspired blend of pineapple, lime and mint. A second, margarita-inspired flavour will follow on September 4. Think of these as having all the DNA of classic cocktails – without the hangover. But how does it work? Well, these tonics produce a genuine felt effect: a warm skin-tingle, a boost in mood, and a feeling of sociability in as little as 10 minutes after drinking. It’s all down to the way they’re crafted. There’s beta-alanine, which creates a nerve-level response; L-theanine for calm; and lion’s mane for clarity – providing the opposite of alcohol or caffeine fog.
Keen to get your hands on a can or two? Each flavour will arrive in limited drops on the ZOOZ website. They’re available only for members and they’re guaranteed to sell out, so you’re going to want to get your name on the waiting list to be the first to hear about their arrival. The brand will also be hosting some special celebratory events across the capital this summer. Head down to Primrose Hill on August 2 for live DJ sets and free ice-cold ZOOZ, and keep your eyes peeled for run clubs, day parties, and sauna sessions – all with a side of ZOOZ, of course – across Soho, Shoreditch and Primrose Hill in the weeks to come.
London, the new era of social drinking has arrived – and it absolutely doesn’t involve a hangover.
Join the waiting list for ZOOZ’s first Uplifting Tonic drop.

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