1. Plant-based products
Look for bitters or other plant-based products to add to the fun and to reproduce the tart flavour of alcohol (tonic, Chinotto or another bitter Italian carbonated drink).
NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS & MOCKTAILS
Juniper Syrup
2. A symphony of flavours
Follow your instincts in the kitchen to create a symphony of flavours (for example, strawberry kombucha, balsamic vinegar with ginger syrup).
HOMEMADE RECIPES
Kombucha with Raspberry and Hibiscus
3. A neutral base
Always choose a neutral base (water, kombucha, tea) to better imitate your favourite cocktails. For example, if you’re making a virgin mojito with only lime and sugar, you’ll need to use a lot to reach the same volume. Replace the rum with an alcohol-free spirit or some mint tea.
NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS & MOCKTAILS
Pineapple-Elderflower Fizz Mocktail
4. Don’t stir too much
If your mocktail doesn’t include an alcohol-free spirit, don’t shake it too vigorously in a cocktail shaker. This will keep you from diluting your drink.
5. Free yourself of expectations
Free yourself of expectations when compared to alcohol-based drinks. You will never be able to recreate the exact same taste of alcohol; but it doesn’t mean that your mocktail won’t taste delicious!
NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS & MOCKTAILS
Cranberry Raspberry Shrub Mocktail
6. Ready-to-drink
And finally, when you’re feeling less inspired, simply opt for pre-bottled mocktails and drinks that are ready to drink. Our content director Maude particularly enjoys the IPA from Non-Alcoholic Beer, Limbo Raspberry from Mikkeller, apple-ginger must from Michel Jodoin and Berliner Sonne from Bockale.
