Art of Advanced Mocktails

"Mocktail" is a term used for non-alcoholic cocktails that still follow the structure of an alcoholic drink by mixing alcohol-free ingredients together, combining interesting flavors, and adding garnishes. They are an alternative to alcoholic cocktails and sodas, and sometimes they even use non-alcoholic spirits as the base.

Pro-bartenders looking to expand their skill set. Gain expertise and confidence in a fast growing niche.

Cocktail enthusiasts interested in alcohol-free drinks. Whether you’re cutting back or just expanding your repertoire, ditch boring and/or expensive alcohol alternatives and master the mocktail instead.

Anyone who wants to master the mocktail. New to the world of mixology? No problem. We’ll walk you through the fundamentals first.

To make good mocktails, you can substitute the alcohol for a zero-proof spirit or even learn to make your own spirit-free alcohol substitution with our Mocktails Course. If you simply remove the alcohol from a recipe, your zero-proof cocktail will usually be unbalanced.

A non-alcoholic Mojito or "Nojito" is one cocktail where you can take out the alcohol without a replacement: Combine mint, lime juice, sugar, and soda water. For more complex flavor, you can also substitute the rum with a non-alcoholic spirit that you buy or make.

A non-alcoholic Margarita typically combines fresh lime juice, lemon juice, agave nectar, sparkling water, and orange juice. You can also use a store-bought or homemade spirit-free tequila substitute for a richer flavor and mouthfeel. If you want to get creative, use other juices like watermelon or add jalapeños.

A traditional Martini is pure alcohol, so you must get creative to make a Martini mocktail. You can use a zero-proof gin or vodka combined with olive brine or a non-alcoholic vermouth (or both)— or you can use potato water as a vodka substitute!