I've been meaning to post this for a while now. I used to be a heavy drinker of alcohol, but was able to cut alcohol out of my life and filled the void with mocktails using tonic syrup (recipe below). This has been my go-to for months now. You can combine it with so many types of flavored seltzers, sodas, juices, etc., whatever your palate prefers. It's extremely versatile and absolutely delicious.

Tonic Syrup Recipe

• 1 lime (zested/peeled and juiced, pith removed and discarded)
• 1 lemon (zested/peeled and juiced, pith removed and discarded)
• 2 cups of water
• 1.5 cups of sugar (can be adjusted depending on palate/preference)
• 1 teaspoon of citric acid powder
• 2 teaspoons of cinchona bark
• 1 small handful of dried or frozen lemongrass
• ~ 5 juniper berries
• 1 black cardamom
• ~ 5 allspice berries
• optional add-ins: nutmeg, cinnamon stick, peeled ginger, whole cloves, dried lavender, peppercorns, etc.

Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Let cool for 20 minutes. Strain through a strainer/cheesecloth and store in fridge.

We are going mocktail Monday at work and I need a good recipe.

Nothing overly sweet but creative. I would love to incorporate moxie Soda in it somehow. But I’ll consider anything.

I used 3 oz. blue agave spirit, 1.5 oz. lime margarita mix, and juice from half a lime. Kept it simple since I’m still pretty new to NA spirits, but this was solid. I was especially impressed with the finish/aftertaste.

I can have a ginger drink any time! You?

Strawberry puree, lemonade, club soda

Some mango juice, lemonade, and a splash of butterfly pea flower tea - iced. Any name ideas?? (Glass from Fishs Eddy!)

I've been frustrated by how many non-alcoholic spirits feel more like flavored mixers than an actual spirit. So I'm trying to build something different. I'm working on Vero, a premium zero-proof gin designed around the things I actually like about gin: botanical complexity, aroma, bitterness, warmth, and a proper finish. The idea is a 2 × 700 mL bottle set that can be used for G&Ts, martinis, Negroni-style drinks, or simply enjoyed over ice.

I'm at the very early stage right now, and I'm trying to validate whether there's enough interest to take the product into formulation and manufacturing.

I need 18 founding customers to preorder before I can move forward with product development. If we reach that number, the first production run will be 500 units.

I'd genuinely love feedback from people who actually drink zero-proof cocktails:

What makes a non-alcoholic gin good enough that you'd buy it again?

I'm especially interested in what you've tried that you loved—or hated—and why.

Also, if anyone wants to see what I'm building, DM me and I'll send the link

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Ingredients:
4oz White grapefruit juice
1.5oz Freshly brewed Espresso (I used an Espresso blend of Ethiopian and Colombian beans citing notes of jasmine, tangerine, caramel and jaffa cake)

Method:
Fill a glass with ice and the grapefruit juice. Float the espresso over the top of the ice or the back of a spoon so it chills as it floats over the juice.

My thoughts:
I usually make it with OJ but I think white grapefruit works even better. The savoury bitter and umami flavours of the grapefruit work wonderfully to highlight the citrus notes in the coffee. Beautifully balanced.

I put it in sweet tea, fanta, coke, fruit juices, tonic water, chinotto... as well as in alchoolic drinks but that is not as weird. I am not pregnant... but i am autistic. I think that would come up

Some strawberry syrup, topped with a limonata and lots of ice. I mix it to enjoy but it looks so pretty in layers 🥰🌅

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Hi all,
My interest in mocktails is:
1) My teenagers think they're fun;
2) I have nothing against responsible alcohol use, but I don't feel that drinking alcohol is responsible when you live in a body with serious neurological disabilities (which I do).

That said, I loved midori sours before my brain injury and would love to be able to enjoy an alcohol-less one again.

If anyone has a recipe (I'm totally fine buying a syrup!) I appreciate it!

I just bought a mocktail recipe book and I love it. Unfortunately, there are some ingredients that are not available in my muslim country. It's not available at the local supermarkets also. Hence, if any kind soul can help me, do you have any recipes for making NA Sparkling Wine, NA Rum and NA Whiskey?

Ingredients:
5oz Orange juice (pulp free preferably)
1.5oz Freshly brewed Espresso (I used a seasonal espresso blend that had some juicy acidity and chocolate notes)

Method:
Fill a glass with ice and the orange juice. Float the espresso over the top of the ice so it chills as it floats over the juice.

Makes for a delightful alternative coffee.