Expand Your Social Beverage Horizons

Can we celebrate sober?

Of course! 

Embarking on a social affair usually means meeting at a bar or restaurant for happy hours where the cocktails and conversation flow. But what if you’re looking to pump the brakes on the alcohol and explore more health-conscious alternatives to your drink-of-choice? 

Enter the mocktail — your solution to indulge in good company without compromising mental clarity. Mocktails are nothing new; you were drinking them before your twenty-first birthday. These sober-friendly social beverages have come a long way since the Shirley Temples and root beer floats of your slumber party days. 

Obviously there are pros to celebrating a group function with the traditional libations. Alcohol has become a guest of honor in our gathering customs for a reason. Some people feel that alcohol brings out their fun side, others enjoy the momentary shedding of anxieties, and some simply savor the flavor of a glass of wine or a crisp martini. There are myriad reasons people reach for a glass, and all of them are valid. There are equally as many reasons that someone may feel compelled to celebrate sans spirits. Opting for a mocktail offers benefits beyond side-stepping the headaches and indigestion of a hangover. These fizzy, fruity, concoctions are more versatile schedule-wise, not to mention much safer behind the wheel. 

There’s a misconception about mocktails that non-alcoholic drinks must be underwhelmingly flat or overwhelmingly sugary. Nothing could be further from the truth! Since there’s no need to balance the taste of strong spirits, mocktails open the door to more possibilities when it comes to flavor combinations, with bases, seasonings, garnishes, and edible pairings all fair game to play with. The innumerable options in temperatures, textures — not to mention nutrition benefits — add endless novelty to any party-planner’s refreshment menu. 

Enjoy the experience of being fully present to taste the subtle flavors of these winning mocktail recipes as you sip, and maybe extend your mindfulness beyond the rim of your glass.