From Sober Curious to Sober Serious: Interview with Mocktail Mixologist Derick SantiagoFrom Sober Curious to Sober Serious: Interview with Mocktail Mixologist Derick Santiago
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Derick Santiago is a mocktail mixologist based in Southern California. He is the author of the recipe book “The Mocktail Club” and the newly-released recipe deck “Make it a Mocktail.” He is also the creator of @MocktailWiz, an Instagram page and website dedicated to craft mocktails, non-alcoholic cocktail recipes, and mindful mixology techniques. Derick has worked as a mocktail recipe designer, photographer, and video creator with leading brands in the non-alcoholic beverage industry. Derick has proudly been alcohol-free for over 2 years! We chat about: What drinking culture was like growing up in the Philippines Moving to the US in 2013 and being thrown into the tech sector’s happy hour culture Learning to use alcohol to fit in, sleep, and cope with anxiety and grief How “hate listening” to the book This Naked Mind shifted his beliefs on alcohol What work happy hour is like now that he’s alcohol-free How starting MocktailWiz contributed to ongoing sobriety and supported the sober curious movement And more! Find Derek: Website: mocktailwiz.com Instagram/Tiktok/Youtube: mocktailwiz Ready to take a break? Join the next Alcohol Tipping Point Alcoholiday! Monthly dry group to help you take a break from drinking with online support and tools. Find out more here:
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Mocktail Magic: Derick Santiago's Journey to Sober Creativity
Episode Overview
- Derick shares his journey from the Philippines to the US and his struggles with fitting in.
- He discusses how he used alcohol as a coping mechanism before embracing sobriety.
- Derick highlights his creative process in developing mocktail recipes.
- He talks about working with leading non-alcoholic beverage brands.
- Practical tips are shared for making social events inclusive with non-alcoholic options.
“I thought life would be forever boring if I stopped drinking. But with mocktails, I found a new way to enjoy social gatherings without alcohol”
Ever wondered how to make your social gatherings more inclusive for those who choose not to drink? In this episode of Alcohol Tipping Point, Deb Mazner sits down with Derick Santiago, a talented mocktail mixologist from Southern California. Derick, who has been alcohol-free for over two years, shares his journey from growing up in the Philippines to becoming a leading figure in the non-alcoholic beverage industry in the US.
He’s the creative mind behind 'The Mocktail Club' and 'Make it a Mocktail', offering innovative recipes and techniques for crafting delicious mocktails. They dive into the drinking culture of the Philippines, the challenges of fitting into American social norms, and the personal hurdles Derick faced with alcohol before embracing a sober lifestyle. Derick's story is both relatable and inspiring, highlighting how he turned his struggle with alcohol into a creative outlet that helps others.
You’ll hear about his experiences working with top brands, his passion for mindful mixology, and his mission to make non-alcoholic options more mainstream. Whether you’re sober curious or already on your alcohol-free journey, this episode offers practical tips and heartfelt encouragement. Don’t miss out on learning how mocktails can be a game-changer for your next social event!
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