Mocktails for Beginners By James Christie

5th October 2019 at AAH

Sometimes mocktails are a better choice than cocktails. Warm weather, strenuous activity or the need for a non-alcoholic option at parties make the mocktail a great choice, but they’re frequently overlooked. In this I am going to show you my simple system to create non- alcoholic cocktails that are simple, delicious and fun to make.

Mocktails – Not an Afterthought

Too often mocktails are considered an afterthought, but I look at them the same way I do cocktails; they can be as creative and delicious as their alcoholic cousins. Believe it or not the effects of alcohol are not universally welcomed, however you can create something special with a little advanced planning. But before I show you my approach to preparing your own virgin drink recipes, let’s take a step back.

What are Mocktails

Mocktails are non- alcoholic cocktails which can consist of a wide range of ingredients like fruit juices, soda and other elements. Also known as mock cocktails, these beverages are delicious and refreshing. Moreover, for those that don’t want to draw attention to the fact that they’re drinking a non-alcoholic beverage, mocktails often resemble the spirited variety

Mocktail Method

Non- alcoholic drinks can be as involved as you like, but I as a professional I apply a system that’s evolved over the years. Creating your own mocktail recipes is one way to go, or you can apply a nonalcoholic twist to your favorite spirited cocktail. For this I’m going to show you my three- tiered system that keeps the process simple.

Based on the level of preparation required, my approach to non-alcoholic cocktails has worked well for me; hopefully it does the same for you

Level 1 (Super Easy) – Basic in nature, my first level of mocktail recipes involve simply the combination of soft drinks and/or juices to create a tasty option from ingredients most people will have around the house. Generally, these involve very little planning and can be created with a moment’s notice.