SKïP for Date Night and Dinner: A Grown-Up Drink With Real Botanicals

Date night is often less about where you go and more about creating a moment that feels a little different from the rest of the week.

• Maybe you’re heading out for dinner.

• Maybe you’re cooking at home.

• Maybe it’s an anniversary, a first date, or simply an evening where you both want to put your phones down and properly catch up.

For a long time, many people automatically reached for wine or a cocktail on those occasions.

Now, more people are looking for something that still feels considered, grown-up and part of the moment when alcohol is not the right choice for them or their guests.

That is where SKïP fits naturally.

It is refreshing, botanical and made with real fruit juice, with flavour combinations that bring proper depth and character to the table while still feeling easy to enjoy.

The cold-pressed CBD is part of what makes the drink interesting.

But, as always, flavour comes first.

According to Mintel, 53% of UK adults drank a low- or no-alcohol beer, wine, cider, spirit or cocktail during the year to May 2025. It reflects a wider change in how people approach social occasions: choosing an alcohol-free drink no longer has to mean stepping outside the moment.

Key Takeaways

• SKïP offers a grown-up alcohol-free option for dinners and date nights

• The CBD range includes Lemon & Basil, Elderflower & Mint and Peach & Ginger

• Each drink is made with real fruit juice and botanicals

• Different flavours can complement different styles of food

• SKïP contains 5mg of cold-pressed CBD per can and no added sugar

• The best date-night drink is still the one you both genuinely enjoy

Is SKïP a Good Drink for Date Night?

Yes, particularly when you want something that still feels properly part of the occasion.

Date night drinks are not simply about hydration. They help mark the moment and make the evening feel different from the rest of the week.

While some evenings a glass of water is all you need, others call for something a little more special.

That is the space SKÏP was created for.

The real fruit juice and botanical flavours make it something you would be genuinely happy to pour into a nice glass and serve alongside dinner. It feels elevated enough for the table while still being an everyday drink you can simply chill, open and enjoy.

It is not there to sit on the side while everyone else has the "proper" drink.

It is a proper drink in its own right.

What’s a Grown-Up Alternative to Alcohol at Dinner?

A grown-up drink is not defined by whether it contains alcohol.

It is about flavour, presentation and whether it feels right for the moment.

For some people, that might be sparkling water with citrus.

For others, it could be kombucha, an alcohol-free cocktail or a botanical drink like SKïP.

What makes SKïP feel particularly suited to dinner is the balance of real fruit juice and botanicals.

The flavours have enough character to sit alongside food without needing to imitate wine, beer or spirits.

Alcohol-free choices are also becoming a more familiar part of social occasions. 

A Portman Group and YouGov survey found that 38% of UK drinkers consumed low- and no-alcohol alternatives semi-regularly in 2024, up from 29% in 2022.

That shift shows up across all kinds of occasions.

It might be a summer evening on the terrace, a celebration, a Christmas party, a work get-together or simply dinner at home.

For hosts, having a considered alcohol-free option can help everyone feel included without making one person’s drink choice the focus of the evening.

People are still fully part of the evening.

They are simply choosing the drink that feels right for them in that moment.

Which SKïP Flavour Pairs With Which Food?

The honest answer is that the flavours work with a much wider range of food than people might expect.

The flavours have enough balance to work alongside a wide range of food rather than feeling tied to one particular style of cooking.

They have enough character to sit alongside food while still allowing the meal to be the main event.

And while there are plenty of possible combinations, a cold can of SKïP with barbecue food is particularly hard to beat.

It's one of those simple summer moments customers mention time and time again.

A SKïP Food-Pairing Guide

These are starting points rather than rules.

You might love Peach & Ginger with pasta or prefer Lemon & Basil beside something spicy.

The best pairing is still the one you enjoy.

Will SKïP Make a Date Feel Different From Drinking Alcohol?

It may make the evening feel different because it is a different kind of drink.

For some people, that simply means enjoying the meal, the conversation and the evening without alcohol being the centre of the occasion.

For others, it simply means having another choice available.

The drink can still feel special.

You can still open something chilled, pour it into a glass and share the moment.

The difference is that the experience is built around flavour, botanicals and the company you are with.

Can I Bring SKïP to a Restaurant?

That depends on the restaurant.

Some venues may allow guests to bring a particular alcohol-free drink, especially when arranged in advance, while others will have their own drinks list and outside-drink policy.

The simplest approach is to ask the restaurant before your booking.

SKïP can also work naturally for meals where you control the drinks yourself, including picnics, private dining, holiday rentals, dinner at a friend’s house or a date night at home.

The important thing is having something available that still feels part of the experience.

Is SKïP Suitable for a Special-Occasion Meal?

There's no rule that says a special occasion has to come with a particular drink.

An anniversary meal, Valentine’s dinner or birthday celebration is shaped by the thought that goes into it, not simply by what is in the glass.

SKïP can be served chilled in the can or poured over ice into glassware that suits the table.

You could offer one flavour throughout the meal or put a few options on ice so everyone can choose their favourite.

The Variety Pack works particularly well for dinner parties and shared occasions because it includes Lemon & Basil, Elderflower & Mint and Peach & Ginger.

That creates choice without turning the drinks into something complicated.

Why Is SKïP Described as a Botanical Drink?

The botanicals are also what give the drinks their depth and complexity.

That was a deliberate choice.

We wanted something you would be genuinely pleased to see served in a good glass at a dinner table: a drink with character, a bit of a story and flavours worth talking about.

It still feels easy and everyday.

It simply brings more to the moment than sweetness alone.

• Lemon with basil.

• Elderflower with mint.

• Peach with ginger.

Familiar ingredients combined in a way that feels refreshing, balanced and properly grown-up.

A Drink That Brings Something to the Table

A good date-night drink should add something to the evening without becoming the whole story.

• It should taste great.

• It should feel intentional in the glass.

• And it should be something you are genuinely happy to put on the table.

That sense of occasion was always important to us.

Choosing not to drink alcohol on a particular evening should still leave you with a drink that feels interesting, grown-up and worth talking about.

• Sometimes date night is a table booked weeks in advance.

• Sometimes it is barbecue food on a summer evening.

• Sometimes it is pasta at home after a long day.

SKïP fits naturally into those moments because flavour stays at the forefront and the drink feels like a real part of the occasion.

The rest comes from the food, the conversation and the people you choose to share it with.

FAQs

Will my date taste CBD on my breath?

SKïP is created around its fruit and botanical flavours. The current CBD range includes Lemon & Basil, Elderflower & Mint and Peach & Ginger, so those are the flavours and aromas that shape the drinking experience.

Should I tell my date I’m drinking CBD?

That is entirely your choice. SKïP contains 5mg of cold-pressed CBD per can and is made for the UK functional drinks market. Most people are simply curious once they realise it is a CBD drink.

Can I drink SKïP with strong-flavoured food?

Yes. Peach & Ginger may sit particularly well alongside spiced or richly flavoured dishes, while the citrus and herbal character of Lemon & Basil can bring freshness to the table. Personal taste should guide the final choice.

Is SKïP romantic enough for an anniversary?

Romance comes from the occasion you create. Served chilled, poured into a favourite glass and paired with a thoughtful meal, SKïP can feel completely at home at an anniversary dinner.

Does SKïP work as a Valentine’s Day drink?

Yes. It offers a grown-up alcohol-free option for a Valentine’s meal at home, a picnic or any occasion where you would like something more considered than an everyday soft drink.

Can I serve SKïP at a dinner party?

Absolutely. You can serve one flavour throughout the meal or offer the full range so guests can choose between Lemon & Basil, Elderflower & Mint and Peach & Ginger.

Where can I order SKïP for a special occasion?

SKïP CBD drinks and the CBD Variety Pack can be ordered through the SKïP website. The Variety Pack includes all three current CBD flavours, making it a useful option for shared dinners and special occasions.