Unboxing The JOMO Club August Box: Your Alcohol-Free Summer Sundowner Edit

There's a particular kind of quiet joy in a box arriving that you know has been put together for you. Not mass-produced, not generic - curated. That's the whole point of JOMO Club, and it's exactly the feeling we've packed into this month's box.

August is peak sundowner season. Long light evenings, garden dinners that drift past 9pm, the last of the barbecues before autumn creeps in. So this month's alcohol-free drinks box is built entirely around that golden hour - the one where you want something in your glass that feels celebratory, complex and completely intentional, minus the alcohol. 

Here's everything inside, and why we chose it.

First Things First: The JOMO Magazine

Before you even get to the bottles, you'll find our 20-page members' magazine tucked at the top of the box. This isn't filler - it's one of our favourite parts of the whole JOMO experience to put together. Inside this issue, you'll find seasonal recipes designed around this month's drinks, plus in-depth interviews with the founders behind the artisan brands in your box: their journey, what drives them, and the story behind what's in your glass. Pour something, put your feet up, and give it a read before you dive into the box itself.

The Hero: Bel Nada L'Épice Alcohol-Free Rum

This month's star is a full-sized bottle of Bel Nada L'Épice, their alcohol-free spirit inspired by spiced rum. It's warm, layered and unmistakably grown-up - the kind of alcohol-free spirit that doesn't apologise for itself. We've built the entire box around it, because a great alcohol-free spirit deserves more than a splash of mixer; it deserves a proper repertoire.

You can try Bel Nada out on the JOMO Bottle Shop.

The Perfect Citrus Match: Folkington's Valencia Orange Juice

To bring out the warmth in Bel Nada, we've paired it with Folkington's Valencia Orange Juice - pressed, not from concentrate, and genuinely one of the best juices on the market for mixing. The bright citrus cuts straight through the spice notes in L'Épice, creating a simple but stunning cocktail that tastes like summer in a glass.

Try it: Bel Nada L'Épice, Folkington's Valencia Orange, a squeeze of fresh lime, poured over plenty of ice.

For the Iced Tea Lovers: TETO Drinks Sencha & Goji Cold Brew Tea

A slightly more unexpected pairing this month - TETO's Sencha and Goji cold brew tea. The green tea base brings a gentle earthiness, while the goji adds a subtle tart-sweetness that plays brilliantly against Bel Nada's spice. It's a sophisticated, low-sugar option for anyone who wants something a little different from a classic mixer, and it's perfectly suited to sipping slowly in the last of the evening sun.

Try it: 50ml Bel Nada L'Épice, topped with a bottle of TETO Sencha & Goji, served over ice in a tall glass.

The Tropical Pairing: Bonsoy Sparkling Coconut Water

For a lighter, tropical direction, we've included Bonsoy Sparkling Coconut Water. The natural coconut sweetness is a beautiful complement to Bel Nada, and the sparkling element lifts the whole thing, giving you something that feels closer to a proper cocktail than a soft drink. It's the pairing to reach for on the warmest evenings of the month.

Try it: 50ml Bel Nada L'Épice in a tropical glass (or, if you're feeling extra fun, a scooped-out pineapple), topped with ice-cold Bonsoy Sparkling Coconut Water.

Just Launched in the UK: Il Frizzante Ready-to-Drink Aperitivo

We're genuinely thrilled about this one. Il Frizzante, an alcohol-free Italian aperitivo, has just launched in the UK - and JOMO members are among the very first to try it, with an exclusive early taste included in this month's box. Ready-to-drink, beautifully bittersweet, and unmistakably aperitivo in style, it's the drink to reach for at golden hour when you want that Aperol-spritz feeling without the alcohol.

You can find these on the JOMO Bottle Shop too if you missed them in the box.

To go alongside it, we've included Serious Pig Grilled Olives - a proper Italian-aperitivo pairing, salty and savoury against Il Frizzante's bittersweet fizz. Set both out together and you've essentially built yourself an aperitivo hour at home.

Wellness, Handled: Unrooted Baobab Fibre Sachets

Because JOMO Club is about balance, not just what's in your glass, this month's box also includes a full box of Unrooted fibre sachets, made with baobab. An easy, functional addition to your daily routine that fits neatly alongside everything else - supporting gut health with a genuinely pleasant, natural flavour. Just add to your cocktails, coffee, smoothies, breakfast or meals.

The Finishing Touch: Garnishes

No JOMO box is complete without the details that make a drink feel like an occasion. This month's garnishes are designed to elevate every pairing in the box - because the difference between a "drink" and a proper serve is almost always in the glass, the ice, and the garnish.

Why We Curate This Way

Every JOMO Club box is built around a theme, a season and a story - not just a random assortment of alcohol-free drinks. This month, that story is about slowing down at the end of a summer's day, having something genuinely delicious in your glass, and discovering brands that are pushing the alcohol-free category forward in the UK - several of which you'll be trying before almost anyone else.

If you're already a member, we hope this August box brings a little extra joy to your evenings. And if you're new here - join JOMO Club today and discover why thousands of members look forward to their box every single month.

Cheers (alcohol-free, of course) 🥂