Who says you need alcohol to have a good time? Whether you’re skipping spirits for health, hydration, or just the aesthetic, these booze-free beauties are summer-ready and stylish enough to steal the spotlight—no spirits required. Full of fresh ingredients, citrus bursts and eye-catching garnishes, these mocktails are proof that mindful drinking can still be delicious.
These citrus-forward mocktail recipes from Counter Culture Beverage Director Alex Artishenko Jr. are sure to brighten your mood—and maybe even offer a small perk for your health. While they’re more about flavor than function, citrus fruits do bring a natural dose of Vitamin C and other nutrients linked to heart health.
Red Rider
- 1 1/2 ounces Ritual tequila alternative
- 3/4 ounce house strawberry syrup
- 3/4 ounce cold-pressed lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Peach Ball
- 3/4 ounce house-made peach–green cardamom shrub
- 3/4 ounce cold-pressed lime juice
- 2 to 3 ounces soda water
- 1 dehydrated lime wheel, for garnish
- 1 edible orchid, for garnish
Bikini Bottom
- 1/2 ounce Ritual rum alternative
- 1/2 ounce passion fruit syrup
- 1/4 ounce orgeat
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1/4 ounce cold-pressed lime juice
- 2 to 3 ounces Canada Dry ginger ale
- 1 edible orchid, for garnish
This refreshing zero-proof spritz comes from Matthew Veronesi, Bar Manager at Willa’s, and channels the classic Aperol Spritz—minus the alcohol. Lyre’s Italian and Bitter Orange add complexity, while a house-made tonic infused with botanicals like cinchona bark, lavender, lemongrass, and citrus gives it a unique twist.
Italian Spritz
- 1 ounce Lyre’s Italian
- 1 ounce Lyre’s Italian Orange
- 1 1/2 ounces Willa’s house tonic
- 1 1/2 ounces soda
- Orange slice for garnish
- Gutter Credit Photography Courtesy of Sarah Maingot
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