Hey, Reader!
When it comes to mocktails, there's a secret ingredient that helps give them the depth of a normal cocktail: zero-proof spirits.
Zero-proof spirits are liquid ingredients designed to emulate alcoholic spirits and liqueurs, such as tequila or coffee liqueur. They work the same way booze does but with 0% alcohol.
Here are four things you need to know:
- Use them 1:1 in your favorite cocktail recipes, just as you would a spirit or liqueur.
- Mix them into a drink, but don’t sip them on their own.
- Don't expect them to taste like alcohol. (Similar flavors, but without the bite!)
- They can cost as much as a bottle of alcohol.
The good news is that with simple ingredients — like fresh herbs, fruits, veggies, spices and tea — you can infuse your own for half the cost (or less).
homemade zero-proof gin
This botanical combo has lots of gin vibes, and you can use it in place of vodka or gin in a cocktail to make it a mocktail. Gin is notorious for its layers of earthy, herbal flavors, which you can infuse with fresh ingredients and boiling water.
homemade zero-proof tequila
This homemade zero proof tequila brings bold agave flavor with bright citrus notes, perfect for crafting your favorite mocktails. It’s an easy, alcohol-free base for margaritas and more.
homemade zero-proof whiskey
This recipe is smooth, warming and packed with the kind of complexity you’d expect from the real thing — just without the alcohol. Control the flavors by tweaking the ingredients to fit your taste buds!
Don't forget to check your bitters before you mix a mocktail! Many bitters do contain alcohol, so if you are seeking a totally sober-friendly choice, you need non-alcoholic bitters. They're a great way to take your zero-proof drinks up a notch.
Cheers!
Susannah
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non-alcoholic bitters
Did you know most cocktail bitters contain trace amounts of alcohol? If that's a concern for you, consider non-alcoholic bitters like these from All the Bitter. (I'm an affiliate — use code fwbitters for 10% off!)
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