recipe
January 6, 2024
Ingredients
- Ice
- 1.5 oz Kentucky 74
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
- 0.25 oz Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
- 1 drop Disco Inferno (optional)
- 1 Filthy Cherry with a splash of its juice
Instructions
Fill a glass with ice
Pour in 1.5 oz of Kentucky 74
Add 2 dashes of orange bitters
Mix in 0.25 oz of Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
Add 1 drop of Disco Inferno for a spicy kick
Drop in 1 Filthy Cherry along with a bit of its juice
Recipe courtesy of Marigold in Minneapolis and St Paul:
Marigold is a non-alcoholic bottle shop featured in my Dry January “Taste Buds with Stephanie” episode.
Why Mocktails?
- Health benefits: If you’re cutting back on alcohol for health reasons, mocktails are a wonderful option to drink something fun and exciting without the alcohol.
- Craft: Mocktail recipes are getting more sophisticated. Some of the best bartenders in the Twin Cities are crafting amazing drinks without alcohol, and there are plenty of home options and recipes for your own parties and bar cart.
- Alcohol-Free: There are plenty of reasons to avoid alcohol. Those who have health issues can enjoy fun drinks with friends and family without having to include alcohol.
Common Mocktail Ingredients
- Mixers for classic favorites like margaritas or Moscow mules
- Sweeteners like simple syrup
- Favorite fruits and fragrant herbs
- Tonic or soda waters for fizz
- Non-alcoholic spirits (these aren’t necessary, but can be a fun way to give drinks a boost)
- Non-alcoholic beers or wines
The fun part about mocktail recipes is exploring your favorite flavors. The sky’s the limit when it comes to creating your own drink, making it one of my favorite ways to try some creative combinations without worrying about whether the alcohol flavor is too strong or weak.