source: Food Network Magazine /November 2021
Non-Alcoholic Mixed Drinks like mocktails
Non-alcoholic cocktails often resemble alcoholic cocktails without any liquor. They can be a blend of fresh fruit juices, syrups, cream, herbs, and spices, or can use non-alcoholic spirits. These drinks are designed specifically for those who are sober and are particularly favored over cocktails by teetotalers, underage persons, drivers, pregnant women, and others who choose alcohol-free drinks.
Ethical Issues
Alcohol is legal in most countries of the world where a drinking culture exists. In countries where alcohol is illegal, similar non-alcoholic drinks are permitted. The definition of “alcohol-free” may vary from country to country. The term “non-alcoholic” (e.g., alcohol-free beer) is often used to describe a drink that contains 0.0% ABV.
However, most drinks advertised as “non-alcoholic” or “alcohol-free” sold by countries with zero tolerance with state-run liquor monopolies, actually contain alcohol. In the European Union, the labels of drinks containing only more than 1.2% ABV must state the actual alcoholic strength (i.e., show the word “alcohol” or the abbreviation “alc.” followed by the symbol “% vol.”).
Alcohol is a psychoactive drug and some critics say that the label “non-alcoholic” is misleading, due to the presence of small amounts of alcohol in most drinks labeled as such, and a threat to recovering alcoholics. (Wikipedia)
Ingredients
1/4 cup whole cranberries, thawed if frozen, plus more for garnish
1 small sprig of rosemary, broken in half, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons superfine sugar
1 and 1/2 ounces of distilled nonalcoholic spirits (such as Seedlip)
1/2 cup cold tonic water
Directions
Combine the cranberries, rosemary, and sugar in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the cranberries and rosemary are broken down and juicy.
Add the nonalcoholic spirits to the shaker along with a handful of ice. Shake well until cold, then double-strain into a highball ice-filled glass. Top with the tonic. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary.
Enjoy!
serving size: 1
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