
1. New Fashioned – a fresh nonalcoholic take on the Old Fashioned:
2 oz nonalcoholic whiskey alternative such as Kentucky 74 from Spiritless (or strong black tea)
1 tsp simple syrup
2 dashes nonalcoholic aromatic bitters
Orange peel & cherry (garnish)
*Instructions:* Stir over ice, garnish, and serve.
2. Nojito – all cool and zest, minus the booze Mojito:
10 mint leaves
1 oz lime juice
1.5 oz simple syrup such as Royal Rose
4 oz club soda
Ice, mint sprig, lime wedge (garnish)
*Instructions:* Muddle mint with lime and syrup, add ice, top with soda, stir, garnish.
3. Nada-rita – all fiesta, no siesta Margarita:
2 oz nonalcoholic tequila alternative such as Ritual (or 1.5 oz lime juice + 0.5 oz agave)
1 oz lime juice
1 oz orange juice
0.5 oz simple syrup (optional)
Salt rim, ice, lime wheel (garnish)
*Instructions:* Shake with ice, strain into salted glass, garnish.
4. Rum-ored Shore Leave – no rum here, just Thai flair:
2 oz nonalcoholic rum alternative such as Drink Monday (or coconut water)
1 oz pineapple juice
0.5 oz lemongrass syrup
1 oz coconut milk (optional)
0.5 oz lime juice
Ice, pineapple or lemongrass (garnish)
*Instructions:* Shake with ice, strain over fresh ice, garnish.
5. Lavender Drop – All bloom, no bite
1.5 oz lavender syrup such as Modica’s Blueberry Lavender Lemon Drop or Jardin Infusion Floral
1 oz lemon juice
4 oz sparkling water
Ice, lavender sprig or lemon twist (garnish)
*Instructions:* Stir syrup and juice over ice, rim glass with sugar (optional), top with sparkling water, garnish.