Introducing Mocktails 101: The Art of Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

 

Table of Contents:

Which Mocktail Recipes are Included in the Course
What You’ll Learn
Bar Tools You’ll Need

Non-alcoholic cocktails are huge right now– which means that alcohol-free spirits and beverages are really stepping it up, thank goodness.

And we’re stepping it up, too!  Chris and Rob (our head of education) just launched a brand new course, Mocktails 101, that will elevate your spirit-free drinks, whether or not you have much experience with mixology.

 

We already offer our Mocktails Masterclass, which is great for bartenders and people with some experience, as you learn to make your own non-alcoholic bases. But this new course steps back a bit and begins with the basics, utilizing alcohol-free options available on the market.

No matter your reason for wanting to make liquor-free beverages, Mocktails 101, is the perfect place to start. This brand-new course is your essential guide to crafting balanced, flavorful booze-free drinks that are anything but bland or super sweet.

Gone are the days when a “mocktail” was just sugary, one-note drink for kids (Sorry, Shirley Temple). With this course, you’ll discover how to build complex, balanced mocktails that rival any of their boozy counterparts.

 

Explore These Mocktail Recipes

In this introductory course, Chris shows you how to make six alcohol-free cocktail recipes, step-by-step:

Non-alcoholic Negroni (the NAgroni– Get it?)
Piña Colada Mocktail, a new look at the classic Tiki drink, made with your own tea base
Nojito, an NA take on the classic cocktail Mojito with fresh mint sprigs & tea (no alternative spirits needed– the tea base provides so much flavor)
Margarita with fresh lime juice, jalapeño syrup, and a non-alcoholic spirit (It’s really good!)
Mezcal Cocktail with an alcohol-free spirit substitute
Camomile & Tonic, a riff on the Gin & Tonic, with a tea base and fresh lemon juice

If you’re cutting back on the alcohol yourself or just need a grown-up, alcohol-free party drink to serve your guests or customers, Mocktails 101 teaches you not only how to make make these six beverages but also shows you the fundamentals of balancing intricate, non-alcoholic drink options so you can put together a ton of other drinks on your own.

Plus, you’ll learn how to make a homemade honey simple syrup, which you can use in a variety of drinks. (Bonus!)

 

What You’ll Learn About Alcohol-Free Drinks

What makes Mocktails 101 special is that we’re not just teaching recipes. Instead, you’ll also learn these important lessons:

Thinking about flavor balance and working with ingredients to create complex flavor profiles
Avoiding common mistakes like over-sweetening
Experimenting with premium, zero-proof spirits that already exist on the market– We’ll show you how to use easy-to-find ingredients to create non-alcoholic cocktails that are refreshing & nuanced, not watery!
Making cocktail bases from tea rather than liquor
Getting creative with your own tinctures and syrups
How to use your bar tools properly to make these drinks and many more

This online, on-demand class gives you all the tips and techniques you need to create mocktails that feel elevated and intentional– not boring, weak, flavorless, or too sweet,  like most non-alcoholic drinks at bars. (Sorry, but I call it like it is.)

 

Who is This Mocktails Course For?

This course is perfect for home enthusiasts and beginner mixologists who want to elevate their mocktail game, bartenders looking to expand their non-alcoholic offerings on their cocktail menu, and hosts who want to cater to guests who prefer alcohol-free options.

Plus, it’s self-paced like all our courses, so you can learn at your own speed and revisit the material whenever you need a refresher.

 

Bar Tools You’ll Need to Make These Non-Alcoholic Drinks

To make these non-alcoholic mocktails, make sure to visit our shop and gather all the barware you’ll need beforehand:

Cocktail shaker
Hawthorne strainer and/or julep strainer
Cocktail jigger
Mixing glass
Bar spoon
Cocktail picks, juicer, and other accessories

 

 

So, whether you’re looking to cut back on alcohol or just want to impress your guests with a killer non-alcoholic drink, Mocktails 101 will give you the skills you need to create booze-free cocktails that really stand out & taste great. This course will definitely show you that amazing cocktails do not have to include alcohol.

Sign up today at this link, and get lifetime access to 2+ hours of guided content that will transform how you approach alcohol-free cocktails! Your taste buds (and your guests) will thank you!