The buzz across the country is the sober curious movement, and what adult doesn't need a detox every now and then? The Huntsville restaurant scene is taking notice and coming up with some of the most flavorful nonalcoholic drinks you could ever imagine. We nestled up to the bar at two of our favorite local eateries and discovered these delicious concoctions. These restaurants even shared their recipes.
JALISCO SPRITZ at La Esquina Cocina
INGREDIENTS:
1 fresh kiwi, peeled
2 fresh strawberry slices
1/2 oz organic agave
1 1/2 oz lime simple syrup
2 oz Sanpellegrino Limonata
Ice
Strawberry salt (for rim)
TOOLS:
Cocktail shaker
Muddler
Jigger
Citrus Juicer
DIRECTIONS:
Add half of the kiwi and one strawberry to a cocktail shaker. Muddle until well-combined, then pour in agave and lime simple syrup. Shake until well-mixed. Garnish glass with strawberry salt around the rim. Place remaining fruit at the bottom of the glass. Fill with ice. Begin to build the mocktail - first add the combined mixture followed by the Sanpellegrino Limonata to top off.
ZERO PROOF at Char
INGREDIENTS:
2 oz pineapple juice
1 oz orange juice
1/2 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Char Syrup - equal parts Luxardo cherry juice and simple syrup
DIRECTIONS:
Mix ingredients together and shake over ice. Serve in a Collins glass. Top with Char syrup and garnish with an orange twist and fresh basil.