The Mocktail Hour: Deliciously different zero-proof drinks for the sober-curious

It's time to reclaim alcohol-free drinks from the bland and the boring, with this collection of ingenious alternatives to high-strength offerings, including shrubs and chilled tea and coffee-based options plus fun mocktails that take zero-proof tipples to new heights of deliciousness.

For too long designated drivers, detoxers ,and teetotallers have been sadly neglected when it comes to great drinks. But now a whole new generation of health-conscious and sober-curious drinkers have demanded a wider choice of options. As a result bartenders are getting creative and mocktails have become mainstream offerings on bar menus rather than lack-lustre afterthoughts. Global spirit brands have responded to growing demand too with delicious low- and zero-proof alternatives to long-established and popular brands, as well as entirely new products to satisfy the growing appetite. This exciting collection of drinks recipes prove that ditching the booze doesn't mean sacrificing taste. There are drinks to appeal to all tastes, whether you crave a burst of freshness, a hint of sweetness, a kick of tartness or a hit of bitterness. Recipes include Tea by the Sea, Espresso Love, Daisy Daisy, SuperSonic, Mint Limonana, Black Velvety, and so much more!

David T. Smith is a drinks writer who has contributed to numerous publications, including the best-selling Gin Tonica and Negroni for Ryland Peters & Small. He is a senior judge for international spirits competitions, a member of The Gin Guild and, in 2021, was the 7th person to be inducted into the Gin Hall of Fame. Keli Rivers’ career has taken her from a ginnoisseur at San Francisco’s Whitechapel to Sipsmith US Brand Ambassador. She has 30 years under her belt working in the hospitality industry all over the world and lives in Brooklyn, NY.