Dry January: 4 Must-Try Mocktails
If you’re skipping alcohol for the month—or simply gravitate towards mocktails—these local sippers will satisfy your craving for a fun, booze-free beverage.
Bun in the Oven
Available at Milestone, 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 116, El Dorado Hills, 916-934-0790, milestoneedh.com
This mocktail packs the punches of flavor you’d hope for from the cheeky name. Whether you’re expecting or not, it’ll have your taste buds dancing all night long! It starts with house-made blueberry jam for a concentrated flavor before freshly squeezed lemon juice gets blended in. Finally, Seedlip gin—a non-alcoholic spirit with notes of lemongrass, Mediterranean orange, ginger, and lemon peel that tastes like the real deal—arrives on the scene. You’ll receive a shaken, not stirred, libation that’s served in a posh martini glass for a photo-worthy finish.
This mocktail packs the punches of flavor you’d hope for from the cheeky name. Whether you’re expecting or not, it’ll have your taste buds dancing all night long! It starts with house-made blueberry jam for a concentrated flavor before freshly squeezed lemon juice gets blended in. Finally, Seedlip gin—a non-alcoholic spirit with notes of lemongrass, Mediterranean orange, ginger, and lemon peel that tastes like the real deal—arrives on the scene. You’ll receive a shaken, not stirred, libation that’s served in a posh martini glass for a photo-worthy finish.
Spice Dream
Available at Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market, 1595 Eureka Road, Roseville, 916-750-5150, bennettskitchen.com
Mocktails don’t have to be mundane! Fans of something that brings the heat will be drawn to the Spice Dream at Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market. Jalapeños are combined with cilantro for a touch of fire-meets-herbaceous balance. Fresh pineapple and lime juices bring deliciously sweet and tart notes, making it akin to a tropical, spicy margarita—sans tequila and hangover, of course. Insider tip: Their bartender shares that the concoction pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s mahi-mahi tacos.
Mocktails don’t have to be mundane! Fans of something that brings the heat will be drawn to the Spice Dream at Bennett’s Kitchen Bar Market. Jalapeños are combined with cilantro for a touch of fire-meets-herbaceous balance. Fresh pineapple and lime juices bring deliciously sweet and tart notes, making it akin to a tropical, spicy margarita—sans tequila and hangover, of course. Insider tip: Their bartender shares that the concoction pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s mahi-mahi tacos.
Sorbet Swirl
Available at Sutter Street Steakhouse, 604 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-351-9100, sutterstreetsteakhouse.com
You don’t need to wait until summertime to enjoy something blended and delicious. The trendy Sorbet Swirl at Sutter Street Steakhouse is something the whole family can savor—either alongside your meal or as a refreshing dessert. The drink starts with sorbet from Fiorello’s Artisan Gelato (usually mango, but it can change along with the season) and is combined with ice, lime juice, ginger ale, Squirt, and a dash of sweet and sour before being blended to a slushee-like consistency.
You don’t need to wait until summertime to enjoy something blended and delicious. The trendy Sorbet Swirl at Sutter Street Steakhouse is something the whole family can savor—either alongside your meal or as a refreshing dessert. The drink starts with sorbet from Fiorello’s Artisan Gelato (usually mango, but it can change along with the season) and is combined with ice, lime juice, ginger ale, Squirt, and a dash of sweet and sour before being blended to a slushee-like consistency.
Cool as a Cucumber
Available at Iron Horse Tavern, 460 Palladio Parkway, Folsom, 916-618-4322; 1800 15th Street, Suite B, Sacramento, 916-448-4488, ironhorsetavern.net
If sweet drinks aren’t your cup of tea, then keep your palate refreshed with this savory sipper with a twinge of tang from Iron Horse Tavern. Mild cucumber gets muddled with spicy cilantro in a generously sized jar, while seltzer and lemon-lime soda give the drink plenty of effervescent bubbles. Add to that a dash of simple syrup, squeeze of lime juice, and thinly sliced then rolled cucumber garnish, and you have a clean, bright, spa day-worthy drink that technically has veggies in it, too!
If sweet drinks aren’t your cup of tea, then keep your palate refreshed with this savory sipper with a twinge of tang from Iron Horse Tavern. Mild cucumber gets muddled with spicy cilantro in a generously sized jar, while seltzer and lemon-lime soda give the drink plenty of effervescent bubbles. Add to that a dash of simple syrup, squeeze of lime juice, and thinly sliced then rolled cucumber garnish, and you have a clean, bright, spa day-worthy drink that technically has veggies in it, too!
by Caitlin McCulloch
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