A WALK ON THE NONALCOHOLIC SIDE

Local drinking establishments where the alcohol-free libations are given as much thoughtful attention as the high-octane cocktails? They are out there. Here are eight of them.

THE JAZZ ESTATE

Location: 2423 N. Murray Ave.

Draw: Tight, intimate sets by live local and national performers, plus affable bartenders who can whip up anything

Mocktail: Triangular Dream – Rishi turmeric mango tea, simple syrup, Bittercube orange bitters, lime and seltzer

FOUNDATION BAR

Location: 2718 N. Bremen St.

Draw: This homage to tiki feels like you're at a Polynesian island hideaway without a care in the world.

Mocktail: Coco Noa, blending pineapple juice, coconut, passionfruit and lime

ODD DUCK

Location: 939 S. Second St.

Draw: Outside-the-box small plates; zealous, polished service staff; and energetic, quirky atmosphere

Mocktail: #90 – Seedlip Spice 94 spirit, house caramelized fig cordial, fresh lime, NessAlla blueberry mint kombucha

CENTRAL STANDARD CRAFTHOUSE & KITCHEN

Location: 320 E. Clybourn St.

Draw: The business' own distilled spirits, seasonal dining menu (risotto, steak) and a setting that drips with industrial/old-bones character

Mocktail: Hornchata – rice milk with cinnamon, vanilla and simple syrup

LOST WHALE

Location: 2151 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Draw: Inventive craft cocktails in a Bay View crib lifted by its retro-modern aesthetic, adept drink makers – and can we mention the comfy, plush seating?

Mocktail: “Whiskey” Wisco old fashioned, sweet or sour

NORTH AVENUE MARKET MAIN BAR

Location: 5900 W. North Ave.

Draw: Great hospitality, people watching and expert drink-making

Mocktail: West North – Amass Riverine (an herbal, zero-proof spirit), lemon, lychee syrup, mint and Bittercube Jamaican No. 1 bitters

BOONE & CROCKETT

Location: 818 S. Water St.

Draw: Classic cocktails served up in a hip saloon-like space (coonskin caps welcome), plus the food truck Taco Moto

Mocktail: Cardinal Punch – muddled mint, crushed cherries, raw sugar syrup, lemon and cranberry juices

BUTTERMINT

Location: 4195 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood

Draw: The fancy fish dishes (not to mention oysters Rockefeller) and unhurried style of dining

Mocktail: CosNOpolitan – Seedlip Grove 42 nonalcoholic spirit, lime, simple syrup and cranberry juice