According to NielsenIQ, the booze-free beer, wine, and spirits market has skyrocketed a whopping 120% in the last three years – garnering nearly $400 million in sales each year. With all this buzz, we've got way cooler choices for whipping up some killer mocktails, no booze needed!
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Toro Toro, Mercado Mockarita (facing page): Jalapeño-infused Cut Above Zero-Proof Agave Blanco, passion fruit purée, hibiscus-rosemary foam. Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Houston. torotorohouston.com
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Coltivaire, Not & Tonic: Cut Above Botanical, Grapefruit, Mint, Lime, Tonic. Photo by Mikah Danae. agricolehospitality.com/coltivare
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Rosie Cannonball, All Together: Grapefruit, lime, passionfruit, and Il Giardino with lemon, apple, and mint. Photo courtesy of Rosie Cannonball. rosiecannonball.com
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Bandista, This is Not a Cocktail: Cut Above Whiskey, Giffard Sirop, Aperitif, Peanut Butter-infused Verjus. Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Houston. bandistahouston.com
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Marmo, Pulito Espresso Martini: Lyre's Dark Cane spirit, Lyre's Coffee Originale, French espresso, and vanilla syrup. Photo by Michael Anthony. marmoitalian.com
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The Original Ninfa's (Uptown and Navigation), Mango Habanero Margarita: Lyre's Agave Blanco, mango, habanero peppers, fresh lime juice, and a salted mole rim. Photo by Becca Wright. ninfas.com
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Daily Gather, Ginger Strawberry Lemonade: Ginger-lemon tonic, agave, fresh strawberry. Photo by Sabrina Miskelly. dailygather.com
Made without the usual alcoholic stuff, the modern alcohol-free options offer a refreshing improvement over the saccharine sodas and those "virgin" beverages from the past. These days, house-made syrups and high-quality ingredients make a zero-proof beverage even better.
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Rosie Cannonball, Top Five!: Made with hibiscus-mint tea, cranberry, citrus, and cinnamon. Photo courtesy of Rosie Cannonball. rosiecannonball.com
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Bayou & Bottle, Faux Fashioned: Kentucky 74 Distilled Non-Alcoholic Bourbon, turbinado syrup, Fee Brothers' Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters, cherry. Photo courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Houston. bayouandbottle.com
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Axelrad, Hopped Paloma: Grapefruit juice, Lime, Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher. Photo by Tommy Middleton. axelradhouston.com
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Lulu's, La Passione: A twist on a seltzer featuring Topo Chico paired with a house-made passion fruit mix. Photo by Kirsten Gilliam. lulustx.com
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Treebeards, Agrodolce: Ghia, Date Syrup, Fresh Thyme, Orange Bitters, Orange Zest. Photo by Lindsey Cooper-Trevino. treebeards.com
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Julep, Elinor's Cup: Lyre's Dry London Spirit, Martini Rossi Floreal Non-Alcoholic White Vermouth, Carrot & Anise Syrup, topped w/ Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Prosecco. Photo by Ana Lavalle. julephouston.com
