{"product_id":"abstaining-with-the-saints-no-and-low-alcoholic-beverages-for-sober-souls-hardcover-1","title":"Abstaining with the Saints: No and Low Alcoholic Beverages for Sober Souls - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael P. Foley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMocktails for every feast day! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFinally, a pious bartender's guide that won't give you a hangover. Mike Foley is the author who brought you \u003ci\u003eDrinking with the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDinning with the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e. Now, in \u003ci\u003eAbstaining with the Saints\u003c\/i\u003e, he\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eoffers roughly \u003cb\u003e200 delicious mocktail recipes\u003c\/b\u003e as well as alcohol-free beer, wine, and liquor suggestions for the feast days of the Church year. Like its predecessors, it is written to encourage merriment, fellowship, and gratitude to God for the blessings of friends, family, and the fruits of the earth, except now, you can invite the kids to your evening happy hour--if you want, that is (grin). Learn fascinating facts about the saints as you explore the delicious world of alcohol-free mixed drinks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrate \u003cb\u003eSaint Antony the Abbot\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003eThe Desert Au Pair\u003c\/b\u003e--toast this great monk of the desert with a delightful mix of pear juice, lemon juice, and sparkling water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaise a glass to \u003cb\u003eSebastian of Aparicio \u003c\/b\u003ewith a \u003cb\u003eRoy Rogers\u003c\/b\u003e--what better way to celebrate the world's first cowboy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemember \u003cb\u003eSaint Basil the Great \u003c\/b\u003ewith a \u003cb\u003ePeach Basil Cooler\u003c\/b\u003e--this refreshing mixture of GABA Gold, peach puree, lime juice, and elderflower tonic is muddled with--you guessed it--fresh basil leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHonor \u003cb\u003eSaint Elizabeth of Portugal \u003c\/b\u003ewith a \u003cb\u003eCherry Lime Gin Rickey\u003c\/b\u003e--if you don't know about this virtuous saint's lime-burning incident, flip to July 8 to read all about it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll also find a practical program for going \"soberish,\" that is, rebooting one's appetites to regain control of one's life and one's relationship to the Drink without necessarily going dry for life. For as with so many of God's creatures, alcohol may be a great handmaid, but she is a cruel mistress. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are breaking up with alcohol or just taking a break, this is the book for you and the entire family.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Michael P. Foley\u003c\/b\u003e is a Professor of Patristics in the Great Texts Program at Baylor University, a Catholic theologian, a mixologist, and the author or editor of over a dozen books and around 500 articles on topics including sacred liturgy, St. Augustine of Hippo, and contemporary film and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 344\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384323698790,"sku":"9781510783744","price":48.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/XzAG44xzSp9781510783744_4acbc4b1-6c9a-4058-ae19-37533c92590b.webp?v=1769068246","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/abstaining-with-the-saints-no-and-low-alcoholic-beverages-for-sober-souls-hardcover-1","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}