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Cocktails

Bloody Marys

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A Bloody Mary is a classic brunch cocktail made with vodka, tomato juice, and a variety of spices and seasonings. To create a non-alcoholic version, give one of these a try:

Version 1: Original Premium Mary

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tomato juice
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 oz horseradish
  • Tabasco sauce, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Celery salt, to taste
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Fill a glass with ice. Add the tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper, and celery salt to the glass. Stir well to mix. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Serve with a celery stalk or pickled vegetable for garnish, if desired.

This version of the Bloody Mary has a tangy, savory, and slightly spicy flavor, with a touch of acidity from the lemon juice and a bit of heat from the horseradish and Tabasco sauce. The tomato juice provides a base of flavor, the Worcestershire sauce contributes savoriness, and the horseradish adds a touch of heat. Enjoy!

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Version 2: Elevated Mary

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tomato juice
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 oz honey syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 oz sriracha or hot sauce
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Celery salt, for rimming the glass
  • Celery stalk and lemon wedge, for garnish
  • Ice

Instructions:

Rim a tall glass with celery salt by rubbing a lemon wedge around the rim and then dipping it into a plate of celery salt. Fill the glass with ice. In a shaker, combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, lime juice, honey syrup, Worcestershire sauce, sriracha or hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Shake well until all ingredients are combined. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Garnish with a celery stalk and lemon wedge. Serve and enjoy!

This recipe emphasizes the savory and tangy flavors of the traditional Bloody Mary while elevating it with the sweetness of honey syrup and the brightness of lemon and lime juice. The celery salt rim and the spicy kick of sriracha or hot sauce add a unique twist that sets it apart from a traditional Bloody Mary. Enjoy!

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Tropical Tingle

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Here’s a play on a tropical fizz:

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • 1 oz elderflower syrup
  • A pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice. Add the pineapple juice, orange juice, elderflower syrup, and cinnamon to the shaker. Shake well to mix. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice and top with your sparkling water. Stir gently and serve.

Garnish with a sprig of mint or slice of orange, if you’d like.

To change it up a bit, try different flavors of sparkling water. For example, substitute Passionfruit LaCroix or Pineapple Bubly.

The pineapple juice provides a sweet, tropical flavor, the sparkling water adds a light effervescence, the orange juice provides a bright and tangy flavor, and the elderflower syrup contributes a floral sweetness. The cinnamon provides a warming, spicy sensation that adds depth and complexity to the drink. Give it a try!

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the Smirking Betty

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An elevated recipe perfect for coffee lovers, these soft shots are rich and sweet.

Ingredients:

  • 1 shot espresso (about and ounce)
  • 1 oz caramel syrup
  • 1 oz almond milk
  • 1 oz vanilla syrup (recipe below)
  • Sea salt
  • Whipped cream

Instructions:

Fill two shot glasses with equal portions of espresso and caramel syrup, creating two separate layers. Carefully pour the almond milk on top of the caramel syrup, being careful not to disturb the other layers. Drizzle the vanilla syrup on top of the almond milk, creating a swirl effect. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each shot. Top each shot with a dollop of whipped cream.

This shot combines the bold flavor of espresso with the sweet and rich flavor of caramel. The almond milk adds a touch of nuttiness and creaminess to the shot, while the vanilla syrup adds a sweet and comforting flavor that balances the bitterness of the espresso. The sea salt adds a touch of saltiness and helps to enhance the sweetness of the caramel and vanilla syrups. The whipped cream adds a final touch of airy sweetness.

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the Reckless Accountant

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Wanting to create a shot showcasing the earthy taste of premium black tea, while also balancing it with the sweet and fruity taste of apple juice, we added complementary flavors including honey, ginger, and cardamom. We (optionally) elevate the presentation of the shot by incorporating a smoky applewood chips, and a cinnamon stick garnish. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz fresh apple juice
  • 1 oz black tea syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz honey syrup (recipe below)
  • 1/2 oz ginger syrup (recipe below)
  • 4 dashes of cardamom bitters
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • Applewood chips, for smoking (optional)
  • Ice

Instructions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the apple juice, black tea syrup, lemon juice, syrups, and bitters to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds. Pour the cocktail evenly into two shot glasses. (Optional: Fill a smoking box or chamber with applewood chips and place two shot glasses inside. Ignite the applewood chips with a torch or lighter, allowing the smoke to fill the box and infuse the cocktails with a smoky aroma.)

Place a cinnamon stick over each shot glass as a garnish and serve.

This premium shot has a smoky and aromatic flavor, with the sweet and fruity taste of fresh-pressed apple juice, the earthy and slightly bitter taste of black tea syrup, the sweetness of honey syrup, and the spiciness of ginger syrup and cardamom bitters. The smoky aroma from the applewood chips creates an additional sensory element to the shot.

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Raging Velvet

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Coming from the idea of elevating a traditional tea-based cocktail, making it more premium and sophisticated while removing the alcohol, the Raging Velvet is strong, rich, fresh, tangy, and complex.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz black tea syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
  • 1 oz yuzu juice
  • 2 dashes of orange bitters
  • Splash of ginger beer
  • Grapefruit twist, for garnish

Instructions:

In a cocktail shaker, combine the black tea syrup, grapefruit juice, yuzu juice, and orange bitters. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well combined and chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass. Top with a splash of ginger beer. Stir gently and garnish with a grapefruit twist.

The grapefruit juice and yuzu juice add a tart citrus flavor that complements the sweetness of the black tea syrup and balances the bitterness of the orange bitters. The ginger beer adds a spicy and effervescent touch that lifts the flavors and enhances the mouthfeel. The grapefruit twist adds a burst of flavor and aroma, making this drink truly premium and enjoyable. If you wanted to modify this recipe, try adding a dash of honey or agave syrup to enhance the sweetness or adding some fresh herbs, such as thyme or basil, to provide more complexity and freshness.

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the Precious Mobster

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Perfect for a business meeting, this cocktail was inspired by a smoked Manhattan. This is a unique NA take on the spirit-forward cocktail that is bound to impress.

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz black tea syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz cold-pressed pomegranate juice
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Dash of orange bitters
  • Dash of liquid smoke
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the black tea syrup, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, orange bitters, and liquid smoke to the shaker. Shake the ingredients until well combined and the shaker is cold to the touch. Strain the mixture into a chilled lowball glass. Express the oil from an orange peel over the top of the drink by holding the peel over the drink and giving it a good twist, releasing the oils into the drink. Rub the rim of the glass with the orange peel to release more oil. Drop the orange peel into the drink as a garnish.

The black tea syrup in this recipe provides a rich and flavorful base, while the pomegranate juice adds a sweet and tangy flavor. The lemon juice provides a bright citrus flavor, and the orange bitters add a touch of bitterness to balance the sweetness. Rounding us out, the liquid smoke adds a flavor that mimics the taste of aged spirits, while the orange peel provides a sweet and zesty aroma that complements the smoky flavor.

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the Prancing Wizard

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A soft cocktail with an exotic twist, the Prancing Wizard is perfect for those who want to try something new and exciting. Bold and refreshing, step outside the box with us and enjoy this new and intriguing cocktail.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 oz ginger syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz cardamom syrup (recipe below)
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz club soda
  • Orange slice and a sprinkle of cardamom for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

In a shaker, add the orange juice, ginger syrup, cardamom syrup, and lemon juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake for about 10 seconds. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Top up the glass with club soda and stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice and a sprinkle of cardamom.

The combination of sweet and tart flavors from the orange and lemon, balanced with the warm and spicy notes from the ginger and cardamom syrups, creates a drink that is both bold and refreshing. Adding a touch of carbonation, the club soda makes the mouthfeel lively and effervescent. The orange slice and cardamom garnish not only add a pop of color but also enhance the exotic flavors of the drink.

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Pomegranate Mule

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Inspired by the classic Moscow Mule, a popular cocktail that is typically made with vodka, ginger beer, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice; this NA cocktail has a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, with a touch of warmth from the nutmeg.

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz pomegranate juice
  • 2 oz ginger beer (preferably Fever Tree)
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz agave syrup (recipe below)
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

Fill a shaker with ice. Add the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, agave syrup, and nutmeg to the shaker. Shake well to mix. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice, and top with ginger beer.

The pomegranate juice provides a sweet, fruity flavor, the ginger beer adds a spicy, effervescent quality, the lemon juice provides a bright, tangy flavor, and the agave syrup contributes a sweet, natural flavor. The nutmeg adds depth and complexity (and a little heat) to the drink.