DrinkSense provides the facts so you can make informed choices about alcohol. Choices that can bring positive influences to your life like adding more energy to your days, creating unforgettable memories and improving your overall well-being.
If you choose to drink alcohol, here you will find tips, tools and information to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Break the Ice
Manitoba's mocktail culture is growing and we're having more conversations around mocktails, the places they live and the people that champion them.
Here are some easy ways to navigate the ever-growing world of mocktails!
MocktailWeek.ca
Celebrate Your Way with Mocktail Week
There are so many reasons why we celebrate. How, is up to you. Whether you’re bouncing between gatherings or braving the cold in search of a seasonal beverage, do it in the way that’s best for you. Discover new zero-proof options at participating restaurants or add a mocktail to your own holiday celebration with one of our curated recipes.
Spill the Tea!
Fall brings sweeter, spicier flavours and a heartiness that goes beyond the foods we eat and beverages we drink. It’s a time when we look for things that warm the soul, and often, that ends up being good conversations with our people.
With Child Without Alcohol
Did you know that no amount of liquor is safe to drink if you're pregnant?
The With Child Without Alcohol program is for women and their partners, spouses, family and friends. The program's resource guide provides information about alcohol use during pregnancy to help prevent alcohol-related disabilities like Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Featured Mocktails
How about whipping up one of these mouth-watering mocktails to serve at your next party or when you’re craving something special without the alcohol? They’re easy to make and fun to sip.
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health, released in 2023 and based on scientific evidence, offers Canadians the information needed to make well-informed and responsible decisions about their alcohol consumption.
Find Your Perfect Mix
Every good party follows a classic formula: a theme to set the vibe + a spicy playlist + satisfying snacks + tasty sips = The Perfect Mix.
Let's Order Mocktails
There’s more than one way to order an alcohol-free beverage and we’ve created three signature mocktails that tell it like it is so you don’t have to. Let’s order mocktails, no questions asked.
Check out our curated party plans as well as our library of exciting mocktail recipes.
Memorable Nights. Incredible Mornings.
People drink on all sorts of occasions – when celebrating, socializing or just hanging out.
If you choose to drink, following Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health can have a positive influence on your health and help you create a balanced lifestyle.
Little Talks – BIG Impact
Little talks can have a BIG impact, especially when those talks are about alcohol.
The Little Talks – BIG Impact program can help you start the conversation with your kids about drinking and most important of all, keep that conversation going. DrinkSense can provide tips, facts and conversation starters for your first little talk and all the other ones you have after.
Make it Memorable - Young Adults
When you add DrinkSense to the mix, you can count on creating positive memories and feeling great about your night.
It’s your friends, the laughs you share and the memories you create that make your night fun – not how much you drink.
More Resources
Helpful links
There's a lot more information on how to enjoy liquor responsibly. Learn what else you can do to engage your DrinkSense.
Finding help
If you're concerned about your drinking or that of someone you know, there are more problem drinking resources you can turn to.