28/12/2021 The demand for mocktails increases as Non-Alcoholic and Low-Alcohol Beverages hit the market. Outstanding replacements for Whiskey, Gin, and Rum give a new variety to the bartenders to experiment with.
The Pandemic saw a large in-house consumption of alcohol during the lockdown which led to a substantial number of people switching to non-alcohol or low-alcohol drinks. With movements like Dry January and Sober for October, a large number of producers are making the most of it by introducing no-alcohol beverages for their health-conscious consumers. We curated a list of Top 10 drinks recipes made with some of the best-selling non-alcoholic and low-alcoholic beverages in the market.
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1. CosNopolitan with Seedlip Grove 42
World’s 1st Distilled Non-alcoholic Spirit, Seedlip entered the market with a bang completely resembling a Gin. The British-based company launched their plant-based liquor substitutes in three varieties namely Garden 108, Spice 94, and Grove 42. Each one of them has a different flavor profile and can be used to make some stunning mocktails. One of them is the CosNopolitan made with the Seedlip Grove 42.
Ingredients
Seedlip Grove 42 - 2 oz.
Organic Cranberry Juice - 1 oz.
Lime Juice - ½ oz.
Simple Syrup - ½ oz.
Glass & Garnish
Coupe Glass
Orange Peel
Buy Seedlip Grove 42 here
Method
- Add all the ingredients to the cocktail shaker along with ice.
- Shake and strain the mixture in a coupe glass.
- Garnish with an orange peel.
2. TÖST Mockmosa with TÖST
TÖST is one of the non-alcoholic, sparkling, and dry beverages resembling a sparkling wine that is made using natural ingredients. Not too sweet and low on calories, it is perfect to replace Champagne in your mimosas. It comes in 2 flavors: Original and Rosé. Come build a mockmosa with us using the Original TÖST.
Ingredients
TÖST - 8 oz.
No pulp Orange Juice - ⅛ Cup
Glass & Garnish
Champagne Tulip Glass
Orange wedges
Method
Add all ingredients to the champagne tulip glass and then circle the rim of the glass with an orange wedge.
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3. Lyre’s Italian Orange & Tonic with Lyre’s Italian Orange
Lyre’s wide range offers some of the craft non-alcoholic beverages which lets everyone enjoy the moment of drinking. With an exquisite range, they offer spirits that taste just like the classics. Lyre’s Italian Orange is a unique spirit capturing the essence of bitter orange aperitif and resembling Campari. Lyre’s Italian Orange & Tonic offers a classic resemblance to a Campari Tonic.
Ingredients
Lyre’s Italian Orange - 2 oz.
Premium Tonic Water - 4 oz.
Glass & Garnish
Highball Glass
Orange Slice
Method
Pour all the ingredients over ice in a highball glass.
Garnish with an orange slice.
Buy Lyre’s Italian Orange here
4. Whiskey Sour with Ritual Whiskey Alternative
Ritual Fool Proof offers a true replacement for liquor with its Whiskey, Gin, Tequila, and Rum Alternatives. The range of liquor alternatives is crafted and not distilled and is developed after the guidance of master chefs and Chicago’s best bartenders. The Whiskey Alternative offers the perfect fix for whiskey in a whiskey sour.
Ingredients
Ritual Whiskey Alternative - 2 oz.
Lemon Juice - ¾ oz.
Simple Syrup - ½ oz.
Egg White - 1
Glass & Garnish
Cocktail Glass
Lemon Slice or Wedge
Buy Ritual Whiskey Alternative here
Method
- Combine all the ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and shake until frothy.
- Pour into the cocktail glass and garnish with the lemon slice.
5. The Cuban with FLUÈRE Spiced Cane
FLUÈRE offers truly distilled and non-alcoholic spirits. Spectacular spirits created with the motive of elevating the experience and not just imitating alcohol, the focus of FLUÈRE was always in providing a feeling of purpose, energy, and ease of movement be it physically or mentally. It comes in a range of 4 non-alcoholic spirits namely Original, Amber, Pink, and Agave. The FLUÈRE Amber is a spiced cane roast that resembles a dark rum and can be perfectly used in Cuban.
Ingredients
FLUÈRE Spiced Cane - 2 oz.
Cola - 4 oz.
Glass & Garnish
Highball Glass
Lime Wedge
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Method
- Fill a highball glass with ice and pour FLUÈRE Spiced Cane over it.
- Top it with Cola. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and squeeze for extra freshness.
6. Spiritless Mint Julep with Spiritless Kentucky 74
Going by the motto #LessisYes, Spiritless offers some of the finest distilled and non-alcoholic spirits. Crafted to replicate the alcoholic bourbon cocktails, Kentucky 74 is a full-proof spirit resembling a bourbon whiskey with a smooth and elegant finish.
Ingredients
Spiritless Kentucky 74 - 2 oz.
Simple Syrup - ½ oz.
Glass & Garnish
Mule Cup
4-6 Fresh Mint Leaves
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Method
- Combine Simple Syrup and Mint leaves into the Mule Cup and muddle.
- Add Kentucky 74.
- Fill the Mule Cup with crushed ice and stir and Garnish with a mint sprig.
7. All Day Margarita with Ritual Tequila Alternative
Ritual Fool Proof offers a true replacement for liquor with its Whiskey, Gin, Tequila, and Rum Alternatives. The range of liquor alternatives is crafted and not distilled and is developed after the guidance of master chefs and Chicago’s best bartenders. The Tequila Alternative offers the perfect fix for Tequila in a Margarita.
Ingredients
Ritual Tequila Alternative - 2 oz.
Orange Juice - 1 oz.
Fresh Lime Juice - 1 oz.
Simple Syrup - ½ oz.
Glass & Garnish
Margarita Glass
Lime Slice or Wedge
Buy Ritual Tequila Alternative here
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well.
- Pour into a Margarita glass.
- Garnish with lime slice or wedge.
8. Watermelon Tini with ArKay Alcohol-Free Vodka
ArKay Beverages has been offering Zero-Proof Spirits since 2011, that is clean and healthy and come packed with zero calories, sugars, and carbs. ArKay’s Alcohol-Free Vodka is a great alternative for Vodka in a Martini.
Ingredients
ArKay Alcohol-Free Vodka - 1.52 oz.
Watermelon Slices - 1.05 oz.
Passion Fruit - 1.01 oz.
Lime Juice - 0.84 oz.
Simple Syrup - 1 oz.
Glass & Garnish
Cocktail Glass
Watermelon Slice
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Method
- Put the watermelon and passion fruit in a cocktail shaker, muddle it and let it macerate.
- Add ArKay alcohol-free Vodka, Lime juice, and Simple syrup to the cocktail shaker and shake it with ice.
- Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with Watermelon slice.
9. Spiced Citrus Gimlet with Atopia Spiced Citrus
Created by Hendrick’s master distiller, Lesley Gracie, Atopia offers a range of ultra-low alcohol spirits with 0.5% ABV. Mindfully made with the art of achieving profound flavor which is fulfilled through natural distillation and botanical extraction. Atopia offers the perfect flavors for a Gimlet.
Ingredients
Spiced Citrus Atopia - 1.69 oz.
Rose Lime Cordial - ½ oz.
Glass & Garnish
Nick & Nora glass
Pegged Lime Twist
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Method
- Pour all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
- Strain the liquid into the gimlet glass.
- Garnish with the Pegged lime twist.
10. Tom Collin Jr. with AMASS Riverine
AMASS offers a wide range of products ranging from self-care products including sanitizers, bath salts to alcoholic and non-alcoholic spirits. A non-alcoholic spirit containing traditional Gin botanicals, Riverine is a nuanced and sophisticated spirit in its own form. Replicating a flavourful Gin, it comes packed in a beautiful and classy bottle.
Ingredients
AMASS Riverine - 3 oz.
Lemon Juice - ¾ oz.
Simple Syrup - ¾ oz.
Club Soda
Glass & Garnish
Collins glass
Lemon Slice
Buy AMASS Riverine here
Method
- Pour Riverine, Lemon juice, and Simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake.
- Strain the liquid into the Collins glass.
- Top it with Club soda and Garnish with the lemon slice.
Article by Shreya Kohli, Beverage Trade Network
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