Nonalcoholic
Cucumber Spritz
A simple homemade lime cordial and a touch of salt make this non-alcoholic cocktail just as special as any boozy option.
By Jody Williams and Rita Sodi
Thandai
With flavors that are bright and complex from a mixture of nuts, seeds, spices, and rose petals, thandai is the ideal drink for Holi celebrations.
By Keya Wingfield
Thandai Masala
This spice mix can be used to make thandai to drink for holi, or baked into an assortment of sweets.
By Keya Wingfield
This Vintage Soda Fountain Ingredient Packs a Sour Punch
When you want pure sour without the lemon flavor, acid phosphate is your friend.
By Al Sotack
Japanese Thirst Killer
This soda fountain drink, which leans on acid phosphate for its tartness, can be traced back to 1915.
By Al Sotack
Black Sesame Champurrado
Enjoy this velvety black sesame and red masa champurrado right off the stove as a dessert, or savor it with the crunchy company of a sugar-encrusted buñuelo.
By Andrea Aliseda
Classic Champurrado
Champurrado is an atole defined by chocolate; the classic Mexican hot drink is pure winter comfort.
By Andrea Aliseda
Life of the Party
This flavor-packed nonalcoholic cocktail is delightfully bitter and tart.
By Natasha David
Art Basil
The green tea base imparts layers of flavor to this mocktail without adding sugar.
By Camille Wilson
Grapefruit Rosemary Spritzer
This is a love-at-first-sip kind of nonalcoholic drink—grapefruit and rosemary make a perfect pair.
By Camille Wilson
A Perfect Pear
Fresh rosemary and pear give this nonalcoholic drink full fall vibes.
By Camille Wilson
Celery Shrub
Inspired by Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Soda, a fixture in NYC delis, this celery shrub is savory and refreshing.
By Michael Dietsch
Carrot-Ginger Shrub
Pair this sweet, slightly spicy carrot-ginger shrub with vodka or gin, or use it in salad dressing with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
By Michael Dietsch
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29 Best Nonalcoholic Drinks (Just Don’t Call Them Mocktails, Please)
Alcohol-free cocktails aren’t just for Dry January.
By Joe Sevier and The Editors of Epicurious
Raspberry Lemonade
The most refreshing pitcher of raspberry lemonade starts with homemade fresh raspberry syrup.
By Al Sotack
Classic Milk Tea
Made with sweetened black tea, milk, and black tapioca pearls, this classic milk tea recipe is sweet, creamy, and delicious.
By Andrew Chau, Bin Chen, and Richard Parks
Cynar-Berry Spritz
Bold cranberry mingles with bittersweet Cynar in this bitter and bubbly variation on the spritz cocktail.
By Danielle Centoni
How to Make the Very Best Nonalcoholic Piña Colada
I'd rather you not call it a virgin piña colada—but I do think it's worth making a truly great one. There's more to it than just pineapple and coconut.
By Derek Brown
Nonalcoholic Piña Colada
The virgin piña colada already exists. This nonalcoholic piña colada goes further, in search of balance and complexity.
By Derek Brown