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The Mocktail Club: Classic Recipes (and New Favorites) Without the Booze
Skip the bar—and the alcohol—with mocktail recipes that bring the fun of a speakeasy right to your couch! The Art of Mixology meets mocktails in this beautiful collection of 75 alcohol-free recipes for classic drinks, new flavor concoctions, and twists on old favorites, so you can experience the joy of cocktail creation without the booze!
If you are looking to experience the joy of cocktail mixology without the bar, crowd, or booze, The Mocktail Club has you covered! As more and more people embrace the alcohol-free lifestyle, the range of mocktail recipes continues to grow. From plays on classic cocktails to mocktails to new flavor concoctions, the options are endless. The 75 creative mocktails in this book are all about fresh ingredients, classic flavors, and keeping the booze out, so you can bring the fun of a classic cocktail bar right to your couch.
Learn to make the delicious, alcohol-free recipes
-Whiskey Sidecar
-Citrus Rose Martini
-Blackberry Gin Basil Smash
-Golden Fruit Daiquiri
-Spicy Pineapple Margarita
-And more!
With full color photos, this sophisticated book will make a great addition to any home bar. Embrace the mocktail movement with all the flavors you love without the alcohol with The Mocktail Club ! Cheers!
If you are looking to experience the joy of cocktail mixology without the bar, crowd, or booze, The Mocktail Club has you covered! As more and more people embrace the alcohol-free lifestyle, the range of mocktail recipes continues to grow. From plays on classic cocktails to mocktails to new flavor concoctions, the options are endless. The 75 creative mocktails in this book are all about fresh ingredients, classic flavors, and keeping the booze out, so you can bring the fun of a classic cocktail bar right to your couch.
Learn to make the delicious, alcohol-free recipes
-Whiskey Sidecar
-Citrus Rose Martini
-Blackberry Gin Basil Smash
-Golden Fruit Daiquiri
-Spicy Pineapple Margarita
-And more!
With full color photos, this sophisticated book will make a great addition to any home bar. Embrace the mocktail movement with all the flavors you love without the alcohol with The Mocktail Club ! Cheers!
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160 pages, Hardcover
Published January 2, 2024
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January 15, 2026
Great alternatives to alcoholic drinks. Wish there were more non-alcohol alternative drinks.
January 4, 2024
12/29/2023 3.5 stars. Informative, especially for people without a lot of experience bartending. Full review tk at TheFrumiousConsortium.net.
1/4/2024 What a perfect time to be able to dive into a gorgeous book of alcohol-free but still very sophisticated beverages for adults!
Just in time for Dry January comes a slender but glamorous tome explaining how to create delightfully nonalcoholic twists on several classic drinks recipes, while also introducing new favorites to the home bartender's repertoire. The Mocktail Club is a surprisingly comprehensive survey, not only of the contemporary trends in adult nonalcoholic beverages, but also of what it takes to set up a decent bar at home. While this book is clearly written with newcomers to sophisticated beverages in mind, it also provides plenty of interesting new information for any seasoned drinkslinger.
The first section of the book is dedicated to explaining mocktails and basic bar ingredients, equipment and techniques. The rest of the book is divided into seven chapters, each focusing on an inspirational spirit. Thus you'll have recipes for drinks you'd otherwise make with gin or tequila or wine etc., usually with a specific substitution of the nonalcoholic version of the booze. The really interesting thing about these recipes is that tweaks are provided to give each drink a more complex mouth feel, akin to what alcohol usually provides, minus the intoxicating properties ofc.
The last of these chapters is a sort of catchall category for drinks that are less closely tied to any of the prior ones. Tbh, this last chapter was my favorite. I'm still undecided on how I feel about spending money on nonalcoholic spirits, but I'm always up for making a fun new drink with ingredients I can easily snag from the grocery store.
With that in mind, I decided to try out the Blueberry Mint Refresher recipe. Since I'm currently hosting teetotal relatives -- the kind that don't believe that one can actually "remove" alcohol, sigh -- I figured this would be the safest drink to make for a group. Also, the ingredients are relatively simple and easy to stock up on, or so I thought before finding my local grocery stores empty of mint for the week bracketing New Year's. I finally found several bunches of mint huddled in amongst the parsley, and was able to set to making this intriguing drink, lightly edited here for format (with pictures over at TheFrumiousConsortium.net):
This drink is just as refreshing as its name, with plenty of the texture and complexity Derick Santiago lauds in his appraisal of mocktails. I did skip the fine-mesh straining step as I'm one of those weirdos who likes fruit pulp in her beverages, and loved how beautifully layered this all came out in the end. It's such a pretty drink!
While this recipe serves one, it's not at all difficult to multiply for a large batch. I just muddled everything together in the pitcher (a potato masher works great for this) but also made sure to squeeze the limes before muddling, to help better release the juices.
And while I appreciated Mr Santiago's attention to detail with this volume overall, I especially enjoyed how he strove to incorporate parts of his Southeast Asian heritage into the book, with lychee and calamansi flavors as just two examples. I'm hopeful of eventually being able to try more of the delicious recipes here, especially the ones featuring zero-proof spirits! Till then, this is a great volume to have on hand for inspiration in expanding anyone's bartending capabilities, especially when it comes to providing sophisticated libations for all kinds of drinkers.
The Mocktail Club by Derick Santiago was published January 2 2024 by Adams Media and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
1/4/2024 What a perfect time to be able to dive into a gorgeous book of alcohol-free but still very sophisticated beverages for adults!
Just in time for Dry January comes a slender but glamorous tome explaining how to create delightfully nonalcoholic twists on several classic drinks recipes, while also introducing new favorites to the home bartender's repertoire. The Mocktail Club is a surprisingly comprehensive survey, not only of the contemporary trends in adult nonalcoholic beverages, but also of what it takes to set up a decent bar at home. While this book is clearly written with newcomers to sophisticated beverages in mind, it also provides plenty of interesting new information for any seasoned drinkslinger.
The first section of the book is dedicated to explaining mocktails and basic bar ingredients, equipment and techniques. The rest of the book is divided into seven chapters, each focusing on an inspirational spirit. Thus you'll have recipes for drinks you'd otherwise make with gin or tequila or wine etc., usually with a specific substitution of the nonalcoholic version of the booze. The really interesting thing about these recipes is that tweaks are provided to give each drink a more complex mouth feel, akin to what alcohol usually provides, minus the intoxicating properties ofc.
The last of these chapters is a sort of catchall category for drinks that are less closely tied to any of the prior ones. Tbh, this last chapter was my favorite. I'm still undecided on how I feel about spending money on nonalcoholic spirits, but I'm always up for making a fun new drink with ingredients I can easily snag from the grocery store.
With that in mind, I decided to try out the Blueberry Mint Refresher recipe. Since I'm currently hosting teetotal relatives -- the kind that don't believe that one can actually "remove" alcohol, sigh -- I figured this would be the safest drink to make for a group. Also, the ingredients are relatively simple and easy to stock up on, or so I thought before finding my local grocery stores empty of mint for the week bracketing New Year's. I finally found several bunches of mint huddled in amongst the parsley, and was able to set to making this intriguing drink, lightly edited here for format (with pictures over at TheFrumiousConsortium.net):
Blueberry Mint Refresher
1/4 cup blueberries
3/4 ounce Simple Syrup
2 lime wedges
1/2 ounce lime juice
6 mint leaves
7 1/2 ounces lemon-lime soda
3 blueberries, 1 lime wedge and 1 mint sprig for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, add 1/4 cup blueberries and Simple Syrup.
Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, muddle berries and syrup until well combined.
Add in 2 lime wedges and muddle some more.
Add lime juice and 6 mint leaves.
Add large cubes of ice, cover the shaker, and shake vigorously 10-12 seconds or until the exterior of the shaker becomes visibly frosty.
Fill a highball glass 2/3 full with ice cubes.
Using a fine-mesh strainer, double-strain the mixture into the glass.
Top with lemon-lime soda.
To garnish, skewer 3 blueberries on a cocktail pick and then skewer on 1 lime wedge starting with the rind side. Place the garnish on the rim of the glass and add mint sprig on top of the drink.
This drink is just as refreshing as its name, with plenty of the texture and complexity Derick Santiago lauds in his appraisal of mocktails. I did skip the fine-mesh straining step as I'm one of those weirdos who likes fruit pulp in her beverages, and loved how beautifully layered this all came out in the end. It's such a pretty drink!
While this recipe serves one, it's not at all difficult to multiply for a large batch. I just muddled everything together in the pitcher (a potato masher works great for this) but also made sure to squeeze the limes before muddling, to help better release the juices.
And while I appreciated Mr Santiago's attention to detail with this volume overall, I especially enjoyed how he strove to incorporate parts of his Southeast Asian heritage into the book, with lychee and calamansi flavors as just two examples. I'm hopeful of eventually being able to try more of the delicious recipes here, especially the ones featuring zero-proof spirits! Till then, this is a great volume to have on hand for inspiration in expanding anyone's bartending capabilities, especially when it comes to providing sophisticated libations for all kinds of drinkers.
The Mocktail Club by Derick Santiago was published January 2 2024 by Adams Media and is available from all good booksellers, including Bookshop!
March 3, 2024
If you're seeking the allure of cocktail culture without the alcohol, "The Mocktail Club" by Derick Santiago offers a delightful journey into the world of alcohol-free mixology. With society's growing embrace of the alcohol-free lifestyle, this book presents 75 inventive mocktail recipes that promise to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your home bartending experience.
Santiago's collection showcases a diverse array of mocktails, from clever twists on classic cocktails to innovative flavor combinations, ensuring there's something for every palate. Each recipe emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients and classic flavors, ensuring that the absence of alcohol doesn't compromise on taste or sophistication.
Readers can expect to discover enticing creations such as the Whiskey Sidecar, Citrus Rose Martini, Blackberry Gin Basil Smash, Golden Fruit Daiquiri, and Spicy Pineapple Margarita, among others. With vivid full-color photos accompanying each recipe, the book not only serves as a practical guide but also as a visual feast, inspiring readers to embark on their mocktail-making adventures with confidence and flair.
One of the book's strengths lies in its accessibility and versatility, making it suitable for both seasoned mixologists and beginners alike. Whether you're hosting a gathering, seeking a refreshing alternative to traditional cocktails, or simply exploring new flavor profiles, "The Mocktail Club" provides a wealth of options to satisfy your cravings.
Santiago's collection showcases a diverse array of mocktails, from clever twists on classic cocktails to innovative flavor combinations, ensuring there's something for every palate. Each recipe emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients and classic flavors, ensuring that the absence of alcohol doesn't compromise on taste or sophistication.
Readers can expect to discover enticing creations such as the Whiskey Sidecar, Citrus Rose Martini, Blackberry Gin Basil Smash, Golden Fruit Daiquiri, and Spicy Pineapple Margarita, among others. With vivid full-color photos accompanying each recipe, the book not only serves as a practical guide but also as a visual feast, inspiring readers to embark on their mocktail-making adventures with confidence and flair.
One of the book's strengths lies in its accessibility and versatility, making it suitable for both seasoned mixologists and beginners alike. Whether you're hosting a gathering, seeking a refreshing alternative to traditional cocktails, or simply exploring new flavor profiles, "The Mocktail Club" provides a wealth of options to satisfy your cravings.
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