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York Gin reports record sales of its no-alcohol alternative as temperatures soar!
York Gin says it is working round the clock to keep up with demand for zero-alcohol G&Ts during the heatwave.
The company reports record demand for its gin alternative York Zero as drinkers look for a booze-free G&T.
Health experts are advising people to stay hydrated during the heatwave by drinking more water and soft drinks than normal.
York Gin Director Natalie Hall said: 'We've been up to our ears bottling York Zero over the last few days as the mercury has been rising. Thankfully we've got a good supply - so we can keep up with demand.
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'From our perspective, it looks like people are taking the official advice to stay hydrated.'
Hotspots in York like The Star Inn The City include the booze-free gin on their cocktail menu. Their terrace overlooking the River Ouse gets packed when the sun comes out, she added.
The DrinkAware website says: 'Alcohol makes you sweat more, because it interferes with your body's ability to control its own temperature. Combined with the fact that alcohol makes you pee more, you can lose more fluid than you take in and become dehydrated unless you replace that lost fluid by drinking extra water.'
