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You might have been one of the smart ones who managed to stock up on your favourite tipple before the booze ban boat left the harbour.

Good for you. No, seriously.

I do miss that glass of red at dinner time, or that G&T that helps separate the weekend from the rest of the week.

In lieu of the usual culprits, we have found ourselves settling for the next best thing, which is actually pretty good, quite frankly.

There are, in fact, a lot of us trying to embrace sobriety, which means fewer hangovers and more money in the bank.

Or at least, that’s how we’re convincing ourselves, right?

Anyway, buying booze is off the table for now, and could yet be for a while longer, given that alert level 4 is likely to be extended beyond July 11.

For the time being, it’s definitely a good idea to become increasingly familiar with the idea of online shopping, with carts that do not contain alcohol.

Fitch & Leedes can help solve the problem of letting you enjoy a drink, without actually drinking, and there’s no shortage of outlets selling their bespoke mixers.

They’ve also added a collection of alcohol-free craft mocktails to their range of delicately carbonated, superbly balanced mixers, expertly crafted by a team of master mixologists.

Fitch & Leedes Moments vintage mocktails are based on your favourite cocktails, so they’re perfect for both the sober-curious out there and those looking to switch things up.

In this range, there’s a delicious mix of orange juice and an alcohol-free version of sparkling wine in the Moments Blushing Mimosa, which is the perfect addition to your Sunday morning house stroll in your gown.

Otherwise, you can pick the old-school Moments Shirley Temple, the tropical Moments Island Fish Bowl, or the Moments Pink G&T.

There’s also the Classic range, which includes the Passionade, as well as an authentic tasting Rock Shandy.

To stock up, you can order via any one of their online stockists.

Take your pick – there’s Takealot, Makro, Pick n Pay, Checkers Sixty60 (for rapid delivery), and many others.

To see the full list of online stockists, head here, and have your goodies delivered straight to your door.

Might as well settle in…