Sunset.com “12 Fun and Refreshing Mocktail Recipes from Bartending Pros”
“After a season spent enjoying spiked eggnog, popping open the bubbly, and visiting the best holiday bars in your neighborhood, one thing’s for sure: You’re ready to lay off the booze for a bit. (It’s okay, you’re not alone here.) But just because you want to go dry—be it for a month or longer—doesn’t mean you have to succumb to a bland glass of water. Thanks to the rise of non-alcoholic alternatives, it’s impossible to join a boozeless beverage.
Smoke & Mirrors – For a mocktail that’s incredibly close to the real deal, order a round of Smoke & Mirrors. “We chose the name as a play on words due to the magic that you won’t believe this cocktail is alcohol-free,” explains Marty Sullivan, restaurant general manager at MacArthur Place‘s Layla in Sonoma. “We utilize Optimist Botanicals Smokey for the base of this cocktail as it delivers notes of cooking spices like clove, sage, and oregano finished with a mild smokiness reminiscent of a crackling campfire.“ The result? A sweet, smoky libation akin to a summer night spent under the stars.”
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Optimist Smokey
- 2 dashes Peychauds Bitters
- 1 oz blackberry syrup
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz grapefruit
How to Make:
- Combine all ingredients into a shaker and shake.
- Pour into a rocks glass with a king cube.
- If desired, add a sprig of torched rosemary for garnish and enjoy!
