Celebrating dry January? Or just prefer non-alcoholic drinks? We reached out to some of our favorite locales for their top mocktail recipes.
Mele Kalikimaka
Created by Tyler Zhorne, executive general manager of craft concepts for Curst Restaurant Group, available at The Ostrich, TheOstrichBar.com
1.5 oz. POG Syrup
.75 oz. Christmas Spice Syrup
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
.25 oz. Citric Acid
Egg White
Ginger Beer
Mix all ingredients together. Shake until chilled. Double strain into a Nick & Nora.
French 75
Created by Dave Emran, operating partner for Sea & Smoke Mesquite Seafood Grill, SeaAndSmokeChandler.com
2 oz. Seedlip Grove 42 (a distilled non-alcoholic spirit)
.5 oz. Agave Nectar
.5 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain into a coupe or champagne glass. Top with sparkling apple cider and garnish with a lemon twist.
Atomized Cinnamon Tea
Created by Jordan Chandler, beverage director at The Brickyard Downtown, BrickyardDowntown.com
2 oz. Homemade Non-alcoholic Gin
.75 oz. Honey-Apple Spice Syrup
.25 oz. Ginger Syrup
.5 oz. Yuzu
.5 oz. Orange Juice
.5 oz. Grapefruit
Fresh Mint, For Garnish
Smoked Cinnamon Stick, for Garnish
Dehydrated Lemon Wheel, for Garnish
Honey-apple spice syrup: Cut up fresh apples, some cloves, cinnamon sticks, and a couple star anise. Sous vide at 125° for 45 min. Strain. Add equal parts sugar and water by weight. Honey to taste.
Put all ingredients into a shaker, shake for 15-20 seconds. Pour over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with fresh mint, smoked cinnamon stick, and dehydrated lemon wheel.
Beach Fizz
Created by Killian Buschtetz at Cuisine & Wine Bistro, CuisineAndWineBistro.com
Club Soda or Sparkling Water
2 Strawberries, Quartered and Stem Removed
1 oz. Simple Syrup
.75 oz. Lemon Juice
.25 oz. Orange Juice
1 Egg White
Sliced Strawberry & Thyme Sprig for Garnish
Muddle strawberries in a shaker. Combine remaining ingredients, except for club soda, and dry shake (without ice) for 5-10 seconds to incorporate. Add ice and shake until well chilled, 10-15 seconds. Double strain into a Collins glass, fill with ice, and top with club soda. Garnish with a strawberry slice, and serve with a straw.
