A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Surprisingly, the origin word “mocktail” doesn’t come from a sober mixologist but instead from a 1979 Libbey Glass advertisement targeting both alcohol-drinkers and those who abstain from liquor. Whatever the origin, though, we have all learned by now that “mocktail” means a non-alcoholic drink meant to replicate a cocktail.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Photo via Unsplash You’ll notice a couple of our recipes below call for what looks like booze, but it’s actually a craft, non-alcoholic, distilled “spirit” that you can use in place of alcohol. Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! We just launched this Old Fashioned cocktail kit gift box , but you still have plenty of time to receive it before the big day if you order now.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

You can even pair it with a nice bottle of liquor (like this bourbon gift set from Angel’s Envy ) or our 4-piece set (or both!) And like the drink tray, pair them with a bottle of liquor or small cocktail kit, and you have a complete gift for your favorite cocktail lover! for a complete gift. Maybe YOU are that friend.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Small Victory Austin, Texas Credit: Small Victory via Instagram To attract business for Dry January this year, Small Victory in Austin launched a special menu with strictly NA options, which resulted in an 80 percent boost in non-alcoholic cocktail sales year-over-year. The Oakland Ferndale, Mich.

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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. The alcohol content in functional cocktails can vary widely, depending on the recipe and the bartender's approach.

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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. The alcohol content in functional cocktails can vary widely, depending on the recipe and the bartender's approach.

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