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Finally! Star Trek Wines have released their long anticipated Synthehol.
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hopesdead startrek.website hopesdead@startrek.website
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These are a zero proof tequila and gin alternative. Also available individually.

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Gork sopuli.xyz Gork@sopuli.xyz
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But how does it compare to Tea, Earl Grey, Hot.

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phanto lemmy.ca phanto@lemmy.ca
Joined: 2023-07-03
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94$ USD, and no mention of how much is in a bottle... Sus.

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hopesdead startrek.website hopesdead@startrek.website
Joined: 2024-05-27
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94$ USD, and no mention of how much is in a bottle... Sus.

They are available individually like I stated.

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hopesdead startrek.website hopesdead@startrek.website
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But how does it compare to Tea, Earl Grey, Hot.

You want to tell me? https://startrekspirits.com/earl-grey-gin/

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j4yc33 piefed.social j4yc33@piefed.social
Joined: 2025-11-10
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I need this but I moved to the EU :(

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Rob T Firefly lemmy.world rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-07
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They are available individually like I stated.

How much is in a bottle?

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hopesdead startrek.website hopesdead@startrek.website
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How much is in a bottle?

Our favorite number: $47.

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SkaveRat discuss.tchncs.de SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de
Joined: 2023-07-09
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94$ USD, and no mention of how much is in a bottle... Sus.

Is it legal in the US to sell something without telling you how much is inside? Seems insane

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DJKJuicy sh.itjust.works DJKJuicy@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2023-07-03
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So this is obviously not actually any type of inebriant, correct?

I've read articles going all the way back to 2009 where researchers have been working on alcohol alternatives. But this is not it and is just marketing. Just zero proof tequila and gin with "Star Trek" slapped on the bottle, correct?

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Lemmchen feddit.org Lemmchen@feddit.org
Joined: 2024-07-12
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Why would anybody bear to drink Tequila or Gin, if it's not for the buzz?

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Rob T Firefly lemmy.world rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-07
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Our favorite number: $47.

How much liquid is in each bottle?

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Etterra discuss.online Etterra@discuss.online
Joined: 2024-12-10
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All the taste and none of the point. Weeeee.

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Mangoholic lemmy.ml Mangoholic@lemmy.ml
Joined: 2023-06-24
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Cool, but how does it compare to agave syrup in water or juniper in water.

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Test_Tickles lemmy.world Test_Tickles@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-07-04
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How much liquid is in each bottle?

$45 of liquid. There's also $2 of bottle.

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hopesdead startrek.website hopesdead@startrek.website
Joined: 2024-05-27
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So this is obviously not actually any type of inebriant, correct? I've read articles going all the way back to 2009 where researchers have been working on alcohol alternatives. But this is not it and is just marketing. Just zero proof tequila and gin with "Star Trek" slapped on the bottle, correct?

It’s not an alcoholic beverage.

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Mandarbmax lemmy.world Mandarbmax@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-08-03
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Finally we have made Synthol, from the critically acclaimed show "Synthol is bad tasting" by gene rodenbery

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EmpathicVagrant lemmy.world EmpathicVagrant@lemmy.world
Joined: 2023-06-11
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Is it legal in the US to sell something without telling you how much is inside? Seems insane

Blind bags and all kinds of novelty items don’t have to tell you what’s inside/how much if they do a nifty trick called marketing it as a display/novelty and mark it as not for use/consumption

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DJKJuicy sh.itjust.works DJKJuicy@sh.itjust.works
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It’s not an alcoholic beverage.

I'm still waiting then:

Gizmodo - Real Life Synthehol

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SkaveRat discuss.tchncs.de SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de
Joined: 2023-07-09
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Blind bags and all kinds of novelty items don’t have to tell you what’s inside/how much if they do a nifty trick called marketing it as a display/novelty and mark it as not for use/consumption

I mean, sure. but in this case it's clearly inteded for consumtion

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Sarah Valentine (she/her) lemmy.blahaj.zone SarahValentine@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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No thanks, just pass me a bottle of Green.

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confuser lemmy.zip confuser@lemmy.zip
Joined: 2023-11-10
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Why would anybody bear to drink Tequila or Gin, if it's not for the buzz?

I think this about anyone drinking any form of alcohol, it seems like the only potential upside is the social lube but this is just a skill issue if you need alcohol to be a functional human

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Lushed_Lungfish lemmy.ca Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca
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What in blazes is this?!

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SaveTheTuaHawk lemmy.ca SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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What in blazes is this?!

The Original Zero Proof, Gin Alternative, Non Alcoholic Spirit Synthehol, The Original Zero Proof, Tequila Alternative Non Alcoholic Spirit Born in the 24th century, Synthehol was the Federation's answer to an alcohol alternative

So flavored water for $94.

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hopesdead startrek.website hopesdead@startrek.website
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Finally we have made Synthol, from the critically acclaimed show "Synthol is bad tasting" by gene rodenbery

Hey… XB’s can get intoxicated. So it is pleasurable for some.

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hopesdead startrek.website hopesdead@startrek.website
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No thanks, just pass me a bottle of Green.

That’s one of the cocktails you can get around the Rio during STLV.

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HobbitFoot thelemmy.club HobbitFoot@thelemmy.club
Joined: 2023-06-16
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Why would anybody bear to drink Tequila or Gin, if it's not for the buzz?

Some people like the taste. A lot of their use in drinks makes the drink have a great depth to taste.

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haverholm kbin.earth haverholm@kbin.earth
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Why would anybody bear to drink Tequila or Gin, if it's not for the buzz?

Ask any Starfleet crew? 😅

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the_crotch sh.itjust.works the_crotch@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2024-03-07
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All the taste and none of the point. Weeeee.

It doesn't even have the taste. I've tried non alcoholic bourbon, they replace the kick with a lot of cinnamon. It tastes like cinnamon and fake smoke flavor. If I hadn't seen the bottle I would have thought it was meant to be a steak rub.

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cuchi startrek.website cuchi@startrek.website
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No we don't worry, our customers buy Duff for its robust taste, not its alcohol content

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Etterra discuss.online Etterra@discuss.online
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It doesn't even have the taste. I've tried non alcoholic bourbon, they replace the kick with a lot of cinnamon. It tastes like cinnamon and fake smoke flavor. If I hadn't seen the bottle I would have thought it was meant to be a steak rub.

Non -alcoholic drinks really only serve 2 main purposes - to let kids think they're cool (my dad told me they used to do this with non-alcoholic beer when he was a kid) and to give to sober people at an event with alcohol. And I don't even know how much that second one is the case. Maybe it's just something people use in their cooking I don't know.

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SaveTheTuaHawk lemmy.ca SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca
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Non -alcoholic drinks really only serve 2 main purposes - to let kids think they're cool (my dad told me they used to do this with non-alcoholic beer when he was a kid) and to give to sober people at an event with alcohol. And I don't even know how much that second one is the case. Maybe it's just something people use in their cooking I don't know.

1991 wants its comment back.

Modern zero alcohol beers are actually good and more refreshing in hot weather without the alcohol. You can now buy craft brewery zero beers that are better.

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the_crotch sh.itjust.works the_crotch@sh.itjust.works
Joined: 2024-03-07
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Non -alcoholic drinks really only serve 2 main purposes - to let kids think they're cool (my dad told me they used to do this with non-alcoholic beer when he was a kid) and to give to sober people at an event with alcohol. And I don't even know how much that second one is the case. Maybe it's just something people use in their cooking I don't know.

There's a local shop that sells non alcoholic spirits exclusively. The owners are all alcoholics. I've often wondered if it's healthy for them to drink it, even if doesn't contain any alcohol it seems like keeping he same sort of habits might trigger something in them. But it's not for me to judge.

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