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Spoiler alert: theres never been a better time to give your at-home bar some non-alcoholic zhuzh.
A rolling party on wheels, your bar cart is a canvas for some of your most cherished collectibles.
For every one of those spirited libations, theres now a non-alcoholic counterpart waiting in the wings.
Alcohol-free libations have reached a new peak, confirming that this is indeed how many people socialize now.
Erin Davey, the head of bars atSoho House,adds that non-alcoholic drinks come with their own superpower.
Elevate your drinks into Instagram-worthy masterpieces with one quintessential element: garnishes.
Krascenics also notes the impact of aromatic sprays and bitters to enhance the sensory experience.
Just a word of caution: most bottled bitters contain alcohol.
A personal non-alcoholic favorite of mine isAll The Bitters Aromatic Bitters.
Dressing up your drink in chic glassware instantly adds a high-end touch.
For your sparkling libations and non-alcoholic Champagne, the versatile goblet of choice is none other than the coupe.
I recentlygot this Murano setand Ive been using it all season, she adds.
It’s made from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from Spain with fine bubbles.
Its the closest you’re free to get to Champagne without the alcohol, Racine explains.
A vibrant sip that bursts with flavors of ripe strawberry, white rose, and stone fruit.
Its the non-alcoholic alternative to your favorite summer winejust add oysters and a Ditch Plains sunset.
The brilliance of its German acidity and vibrant aroma makes it stand out, Busch notes.
Best served chilled, Deek says.
It beautifully mimics the bubbles and flavors of actual prosecco.
For a richer experience, mix it withThe Pathfinder, a non-alcoholic Amaro.
What if a wine also had notes of a jasmine-infused kombucha?
Gelo Honrade ofOASES, loves to serve Unified Ferments Jasmine Green Tea.
My favorite is the Rose made with raspberry and chamomile but the red and white are also excellent.
Pair with tonic for a country club classic: the non-alcoholic G&T.
Zero Alcohol Whiskey
Non-alcoholic enthusiasts cant get enough of Mondays line of zero-alcohol spiritsparticularly their innovative take on whiskey.
Non-Alcoholic Tequila
Deek loves Almave, for its authentic agave flavor.
I recommend pairing it with other tropical flavors like pineapple or lime.
They express themselves so nicely in a cocktail, she notes.
Rum Alternative
Channel your inner Hemingway by sipping a non-alcoholic daiquiri made with Rituals rum alternative.
For those that crave a sweet heat, Honrade swears by Best Regards.
It nails that agave tastesmooth, a touch sweet, with just the right amount of heat.
Use it in any tequila cocktail and your guests won’t even know the difference.
Aperitifs
The Aperitif that took the non-alcoholic market by storm.
Add tonic water, and you have a refreshing Americano.
A crowd favorite and award-winner, The Phoney Negroni fromSt.
Agrestishas rightfully earned its place among many experts go-tos, including Davey.
It blew me away the first time I tasted it.
They really nailed the flavor profile in a way no one had been able to before.
Occasionally, I’ll mix it with non-alcoholic sparkling wine to make a spritz-style drink.
This one tastes like a floral spring day in France.
Masarin always picks up Jardins Fleuris, a low-sugar aperitif, when shes in Paris.
Masarin always keeps a batch chilled in her fridge for easy access.
California-based Fresh Victor has made its name with inventive flavor combinations of cold-pressed mixers made from fresh ingredients.
