A stylised collage of an 'Edge of Grapeness', alcohol-free grape anise cooler, and its ingredients: red grapes, star anise, mint, and lime.

Edge of Grapeness: Alcohol-Free Grape Anise Cooler

Light and refreshing, this alcohol-free Grape Anise Cooler has a distinctive mojito vibe without the need for any added sugar: the natural sweetness of the fresh grape juice is all that is required.   Bringing some sophistication to this summertime sipper, the star anise imparts a subtle anise flavor and warm spiced undertones to pleasantly contrast …

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Stylized collage of a 'Tarragon with the Wind', Strawberry Tarragon Lemonade, and its ingredients: strawberries, tarragon, lemon, and lemonade.

Tarragon with the Wind:  Strawberry Tarragon Lemonade

Herbs add an element of sophistication to mocktails, elevating the ordinary soft drink into something special that would excite the adult palate.  This Strawberry Tarragon Lemonade marries the pungent liquorice character of tarragon with the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the tartness of lemon.   It’s juicy, refreshing, and symphonic in flavor: a sure-fire summer hit. …

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Stylized collage of a 'Take off your cloves' - alcohol-free apple and clove mule - and its ingredients: apple, lemon, cloves and ginger beer.

Take Off Your Cloves:  Alcohol-Free Apple and Clove Mule

The intensely fragrant and woody spice of cloves have been associated with Christmas for far too long.  Free the clove from this prescriptive identity and embrace the year-round pleasure of this delightful alcohol-free Apple and Clove Mule. Tiny but mighty, the clove adds a bewitching aromatic spice to the drink gracefully complemented by the gentle …

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Stylized collage of an Apple Pie - spiced apple and pear mocktail - and its ingredients: apple, pear, cinnamon, ginger beer, lemon and chai tea.

Apple Pie: Spiced Pear and Apple Mocktail

This spiced pear and apple mocktail is the perfect autumnal treat. The crunchy, crisp sweetness of the orchard fruits blends harmoniously with the comforting warmth of the chai spices. Think freshly baked apple pie reimagined into liquid form. The spritz of the ginger beer and freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps the drink bright and refreshing.  …

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Stylized collage of a Mediterranean Chic, cucumber, kalamata and rosemary tonic, and its ingredients: kalamata olives, cucumber, rosemary, lemon and tonic water.

Mediterranean Chic: Cucumber, Kalamata and Rosemary Tonic

The inspiration for this cucumber, kalamata and rosemary tonic came from a visit to the middle eastern restaurant Smoke and Honey – a fantastic London gem located on Great Portland Street.  I was impressed by their imaginative drinks menu, including an interesting gin and tonic made with kalamata olives.  Until then, I’d only considered using …

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Stylized collage of a Spring Thyme, alcohol-free herb and elderflower cooler, and its ingredients: thyme, lemon, rosemary, and elderflower.

Spring Thyme: Alcohol-Free Herb and Elderflower Cooler

Fresh, floral, and herbaceous, this alcohol-free herb and elderflower cooler tastes like the essence of spring. It’s simply made by muddling rosemary and thyme in freshly squeezed lemon juice and elderflower cordial before dropping in some ice and topping with soda water. The pungent herbal aroma is balanced by the tart lemon and lightly sweetened …

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Stylized collage of an Eternally Grapefruit, alcohol-free grapefruit tonic, and its ingredients: grapefruit, tonic water, and rosemary.

Eternally Grapefruit:  Alcohol-Free Grapefruit Tonic

Bright, bold and beautiful.  This delicious alcohol-free grapefruit tonic is made with three simple ingredients: grapefruit, tonic water, and rosemary. It’s refreshingly light and zesty, elevated to the next level of refinement with the infusion of savory and pungent rosemary. Effortless and elegant, this mocktail is a reminder that the best things in life needn’t …

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