Zero Proof Cocktails Are In

Zero proof drinks have become a regular part of the way people celebrate, and guests now expect something better than a pitcher of sweet tea. A well-made mocktail, built with homemade syrups, fresh juices, and quality sodas, gives every guest a drink worth raising.

Beyond a dry January

For many of us, the new year means a dry or damp January, a month without alcohol as we reset and recommit. We look for something to replace the drinks we enjoyed over the holidays, and over the last couple of years, the access, creativity, and acceptance of those alternatives have grown substantially.

They’ve outgrown January, too. More and more people reach for zero proof drinks as a regular part of the rotation alongside classic cocktails, not only when they’ve stopped drinking. At weddings, at work parties, and on a night out, non-alcoholic options are quickly becoming the new in.

Beyond sweet tea and lemonade

As guests come to expect non-alcoholic options, hosts often wonder how to offer something elevated. The range of 0% alcohol products from well-known brands grows every day, but the most creative route is still the mocktail: a careful mix of homemade syrups, hand-squeezed juices, and high-quality sodas and tonics. That combination gives you a nearly unlimited range of interesting, beautiful, delicious drinks that can go toe to toe with any cocktail.

Depth without the liquor

You don’t need pricey liquor alternatives to get depth of flavor. Richness comes from ingredients like herbal teas and tart fruit shrubs.

It also helps to offer a full proof and a zero proof version of the same signature cocktail, which gives your guests one shared experience. Make an old fashioned with bourbon, or with a triple-steeped black tea. Serve your pineapple jalapeño margarita with tequila, or with mineral water and a touch of agave. The possibilities are endless, and exciting.

Let everyone celebrate their way

Working high-end non-alcoholic options into your next event brings extra creativity to the table and lets each guest celebrate in their own way.

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