A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Table of Contents : Join the Sober October Challenge Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol 3 Custom Mocktail Recipes Other Non-Alcoholic Drinks Final Thoughts It’s my favorite time of year! Sober October is a fantastic way to take a break from alcohol, reset your drinking habits, and discover a bunch of delicious non-alcoholic drinks.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Advanced flavor profiling involves understanding the intricate interplay of sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami elements, creating balanced and harmonious cocktails. This involves exploring rare spirits, artisanal bitters, and exotic garnishes. Techniques like spherification (e.g., caviar-like spheres of fruit juice), foams (e.g.,

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Today, some spirits seem to be creeping in the low-proof direction, whether to appeal to the low-alcohol movement or for financial reasons. But many modern brands continue to unabashedly flaunt ridiculously high proofs on their labels, going full-throttle on alcohol content. 2 spot in this booze-washed lineup.

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Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 16, 2024

​Katie Garry is the founder and CEO of Seek , the first women’s health company to make information about how alcohol impacts the female body accessible, affordable, and personalized. Before starting Seek, Katie spent years trying to understand how alcohol impacted her own health.

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Three Spirit

JUNE 29, 2023

Historically used in folk medicine and made in tinctures or supplements, California poppy is an interesting paradox of a flower. Unlike traditional wine in which the alcohol is used for stimulation or sedation, there aren't the same negative side effects. Flavour: Sweet and warm initially, followed by a gentle alkaloid bitterness.

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Dry Atlas

JULY 24, 2024

Photo credit: Eli Percy Photo By Ashley Sunderland, The Sober Curator Contributor In the ever-evolving landscape of non-alcoholic beverages, (parentheses) emerges as a bold pioneer, challenging our perceptions of what a sophisticated drink can be. The result is a beverage that offers comfort and relaxation without the need for alcohol.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Tinctures and Bitters: Concentrated Heat and Flavor Tinctures and bitters, made by steeping peppers or spices in high-proof alcohol, offer a potent and precise way to add heat. A few drops of a habanero tincture can transform a mild cocktail into a fiery concoction.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

When I visit, Theo is working on sub-ingredients — a tincture for a carbonated non-alcoholic cocktail and he’s got multiple Spinzalls set up to clarify strawberries. “Not to compare it to a Dirty Martini, but it’s adding another dimension to a stirred cocktail where previously there wasn’t one.”

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay. Jac’s On Bond in New York makes one with Grey Goose vodka, Lustau Blanco, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, and garnished with skewered cherry tomatoes; Casaléna in Los Angeles has a Caprese Martini with gin, tomato, basil, vermouth and tomato celery bitters.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From an ‘80s staple that reemerged to dizzying popularity to an eight-ingredient alcohol roundhouse known as one of the booziest drinks out there, keep reading to learn which cocktails get the downvote. Known for its high alcohol content, it’s a drink that often sacrifices quality for potency, making it unbalanced and muddled.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

. $32 The Bartender’s Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar The newest tome from bar industry vet Jim Meehan, co-authored by Emma Janzen with illustrations by Bart Sasso, delves into the essential non-alcoholic components that make cocktails shine. The included atomizer of orange zest tincture adds the perfect finishing touch. $80

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

You want to get a free shot of alcohol? Go up to a bartender and ask them for a whole ounce of Angostura bitters.’” It sounds gross — and depending on which way your palate swings, it is — but since bitters are normally dispensed in dashes, most bars simply don’t price out shots of Ango in their POS systems. That’s right.

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Dry Atlas

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Matthias Laudico and Charlotte Mizrahi, Co-Founders of Ley Line Labs The non-alcoholic beverage space is rapidly evolving, and with it, creative new product formats and flavors are emerging. As founders working closely with functional and non-alcoholic beverage brands, we see several exciting trends shaping this industry.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

From inventive tinctures and infusions to niche spirits and housemade syrups, skilled bartenders have no shortage of methods for adding flavor and complexity to cocktails. For example, in our Red Flag Negroni, it smooths out the bitterness of radicchio. Salt is essential for balancing flavors, not just in food but in cocktails as well.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Rise of Functional Cocktail Culture The functional cocktail movement is not merely a passing fad, but rather a fundamental shift in how we approach alcohol consumption. Teas: Herbal, green, and black teas can serve as excellent non-alcoholic bases, contributing their own health-promoting compounds.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Rise of Functional Cocktail Culture The functional cocktail movement is not merely a passing fad, but rather a fundamental shift in how we approach alcohol consumption. Teas: Herbal, green, and black teas can serve as excellent non-alcoholic bases, contributing their own health-promoting compounds.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Role of Premium Ingredients in Luxury Hotel Mixology Luxury hotel bars differentiate themselves through their use of exceptional ingredients: Rare Spirits Limited edition single malt whiskies Pre-prohibition era spirits Small-batch craft distillations Vintage champagnes House-Made Components Artisanal bitters and tinctures Fresh-pressed juices (..)

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

Its no secret that the non-alcoholic (NA) drinks space has exploded in recent years, spurred on by trends like zebra striping and younger generations leaning into a culture of moderation. Keep reading to discover the 23 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2025. The Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits Wilderton Aperitivo Co.

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