This past weekend, I was tasked with coming up with an N/A cocktail for a friend’s baby shower. In years past, this might have simply been juice sans Champagne or a cutesy Shirley Temple, but the landscape has changed. Now, there’s no shortage of thoughtful, fun options for zero-proof drinks. I consulted bartender Natasha David’s book, Drink Lightly, and went with See You on Wednesday—a mixture of celery juice, lime juice and agave nectar kicked up with fresh jalapeños from our garden—perfect for my friend, who had been missing spicy Margs. The drink was a hit (yes, some people spiked it with tequila) and proved that, whether it’s a slushy French 75 or an effervescent Negroni, alcohol-free drinks can still be celebratory. Here’s what else I’ll be drinking and reading this month.
—Jess Mayhugh, managing editor |
