Since mocktails nix the powerful punch of alcohol, shrubs can offer alternative matured flavors-similar to what you’d get by infusing an aged wine or spirit into a recipe.Īnother tip: Think about where and how you’re serving them. You can incorporate vinegar into your fruity, booze-free beverages by making a “shrub”: This syrup consists of equal parts sugar, fruit, and vinegar and pairs perfectly with a dash of sparkling water. Not only does vinegar help balance sweetness, but it also adds depth to a drink. “Vinegars are such a great way to add acidity,” Reiner says. How can you elevate your non-alcoholic drinks? For the best fruity mocktails, the powerful droplets of bitters, though minuscule, help ensure “you have your sweet and sour in balance,” she says. These extracts made from plants (like bark, flowers, and roots) help to enhance your drink-just like salt does your food-and more alcoholic-free bitters brands are now hitting the market. Then, Reiner says, get your hands on some bitters. (In fact, Reiner says she always keeps a couple of limes on hand when making fruity mocktails.) Another example: If you have tart cherries, you can pair them with a creamy base, like coconut milk, which should calm down the sourness of the fruit. For instance, if you’re working with a sweet mango purée, you may want to combine it with tangy limes. You should also do a taste test of the fruit you’ll be using to get a sense of its ripeness and freshness. You want to find harmony among sweet, sour, and bitter, Reiner says. Mixology-which, yes, includes alcohol-free drinks-is all about balancing intense flavors. Thankfully, there are a bunch of things you can do to avoid this common mistake, and it starts with being mindful of the ingredients you use. Nothing is worse than a too-sweet mocktail that overwhelms your palate. How do you avoid making overly sweet mocktails? But before we get into those delicious drinks, keep reading for a few tips that’ll help you master your mocktails. More on that below!)įor some inspiration for your zero-proof journey, we’ve rounded up 15 mocktail recipes crafted with fruity yet innovative flavors-including two from Reiner herself. (“There is always a way to provide something so that everyone gets to feel fancy,” Reiner says. That means giving mocktails the same care in presentation that you would give to cocktails.
Beyond the taste, you also want to make sure you’re crafting an environment where folks choosing not to drink don’t feel alienated. If you’re serving mocktails at your next gathering, the drink’s recipe isn’t the only thing to keep in mind. These easy-to-come-by ingredients-whether that’s a juicy mango, ripe peach, or tart raspberry-act as the base of your drink and, depending on the fruit, add the essence of fresh nectars, vibrant hues, and silky or frothy textures. zero-proof, virgin, or booze-free beverages-embody lively mixtures of refreshing ingredients, making them fun, tasty choices to serve at your next dinner party, BBQ, or any get-together.Īnd there’s no better way to experiment with these drinks than infusing them with different kinds of fruit, Julie Reiner, co-owner of The Clover Club and Leyenda in Brooklyn, judge of Netflix’s Drink Masters, and author of The Craft Cocktail Party, tells SELF. Like their cocktail counterparts, mocktails-a.k.a. You’ve probably started noticing bar menus stacked with summery, non-alcoholic drinks, but if you’re craving one at home, you can easily craft your own fruity mocktails with simple staples you may already have in your fridge.
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