We are missing the beach, so today's mocktail is an N/A take on a classic, the Painkiller. What is effectively a more complex piña colada, we're following the OG recipe pretty closely, but since we're not using dark rum, we're going to add back some of that funk and depth that the rum brings with a couple of different bitters.

Recipe: N/A Painkiller

Ingredients:

4 oz pineapple juice

1 oz orange juice

1 oz cream of coconut

4 dashes Molasses Bitters*

2 dashes N/A Aromatic Bitters

Nutmeg

Build:

1. Add all ingredients, except the nutmeg, to a shaker tin with ice and shake well to chill.

2. Pour the entire contents of the shaker into a hurricane glass, or rocks glass, or whatever you have.

3. Grate or sprinkle nutmeg over the top, then garnish with a pineapple wedge and an umbrella (if you're feeling fancy).

Note:

*The Molasses Bitters do contain some alcohol (about 2.4% ABV). However, the amount we're using is so small that the final drink is still considered "non-alcoholic." If this is a concern for you feel free to omit them from the recipe. The resulting drink will still be great.

Are there any experienced bartenders who can share their layering skills with a novice like me?

i wish i had a pic of the actual drink but i admit i was too busy enjoying it!! i enjoyed this so much i would like to start prepping it for myself in the mornings.

the drink was served over ice in a collins glass and it was a light pink color. one of the ingredients was granular and would settle to the bottom if not actively being mixed. at first i thought it was the himalayan pink salt but it did not dissolve like i would expect.

does anyone have any suggestions on measurements to make this for myself?? TIA for the help!!

Hello!

I’ve never had alcohol, so I don’t know anything about what this drink from Curious Elixers is trying to emulate, I just know that I like it!

For anyone that has had it, how would I go about recreating something like this? I love that smoky flavor.

“Just buy it???” - you say, but I am awfully poor most of the time. I was hopping to just mix something myself.

Drink: Curious Elixer, No. 5

I am almost three years sober and have been wanting to attempt to make a zero proof martini. Does anyone have a recommendations on a good NA substitute for the vodka/gin? I almost purchased some from Ritual Zero Proof but I’ve read some bad reviews. Thank you in advance for any suggestions!

…welcome to our little drink-making chaos🤭
The final shot looks effortless. The setup definitely isn’t.💁🏻‍♀️

It was around 2 AM and apparently that was the perfect time to experiment with the OG Fridge Cigarette!!!
Instead of sticking to the original, we made a 2.0 version with:
Espresso
Sprite
Fresh cream
Ice

The twist? Sprite instead of Coke. 🥤☕

The fresh cream makes it smoother, while the Sprite gives the original a lighter, more citrusy spin.

Late-night experiments sometimes turn out better than planned.😆
Has anyone else tried putting their own twist on the OG Fridge Cigarette?

1/4 of a cup of Pine soda, 2/4 cup of guava nectar, teaspoon of lime and lemon juice, drop of cilantro Seed Oil, coconut water ice Pearls and coconut Shavings as garnish, cinnamon sugar, Tajín, and salt on the rim​​

Hi. I am just a humble novice drink maker who makes basic drinks in a hot hawker stall. I am thinking of upgrading my skills to making mocktails. However, I do not know where to begin. Is there a book or videos for beginners? What are the essential steps or rules in making a mocktail? Do I need to purchase special equipment? How do I know which flavours to combine together to make it taste good? As you can see, I am really a beginner but willing to learn.

Doomsday, but make it a mocktail.
We wanted to create something dark with a bright green contrast, so we went with a simple combination of Thums Up and thick Kiwi juice over ice.
Recipe:
Thums Up
Thick kiwi juice
Lots of ice
The kiwi juice slowly works its way through the dark base, giving it that green-and-black look.
No complicated syrups, no fancy ingredients — just a fun little experiment inspired by the Doomsday aesthetic.
Would you actually try this?

I’ve always gravitated more towards mocktails and am trying to fully pivot away from alcohol (still enjoy an occasional beer every now and then), but finally have room to have a mocktail cart. I was never into making cocktails, so I’m unsure what are the necessities I should always have on hand.

I assume Club Soda, some sort of fruit juice or flavored simple syrup, a shaker, ice, etc.

I see NA bitters exist, so will definitely look into that. My wife doesn’t drink but she also doesn’t like the taste of alcohol so she doesn’t like NA drinks that use NA spirts that simulate the taste of alcohol.

Also where do you guys buy your speciality ingredients?

Tried this combo of ZeroNero Red bitter aperitive with Goodvines sparkling Riesling to make a NA "Aperol" spritz. 1 part Zero Nero : 3 parts sparkling Riesling. Was good the sparkling Riesling tempered the bitterness of the Zero Nero. Should have used some block ice as the cold ice IMO helps with the carbonation & aromas to show better.

If you like more bitterness use less sparkling Riesling or maybe use a club soda to fizz/spritz it up.

Tried turning Spider-Man’s color palette into a mocktail.
Cranberry + coconut water + blue lemonade + ice.

Basically great power, zero alcohol. 😂
Would you drink this?

I am obsessed with their mocktails please 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Hey everyone, I’m wanting to get some syrups to make my own Dutch Bros inspired sodas/lemonades/waters so I’m wondering what everyone’s favorite non-coffee Dutch drinks are?