February 7, 2024
Food & Drink, Guides,
We all know about "Dry January," but what about "Sober-Curious Spring?" Whatever your case may be, it's always a good idea to take a break from the juice from time to time, and when it comes time for a mocktail or lowproof cocktail, JEZ has you covered with the best NA drinks on Atlanta's menus.
Marcel’s “Midnight in Paris” mocktail PHOTO COURTESY OF ROCKET FARM RESTAURANTS
THE GEMLET
PCM’s beloved, colorful gem, Atrium, is perfect for brunch and date night. Among three other NA cocktails, our favorite is The Gemlet. This pretty mocktail features Amethyst Lemon Serrano zero-proof spirit, cane syrup, and lime. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Ste. 158, @atriumatl
The Zero Co., Atlanta’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop PHOTOS: BY DESSA LOHREY
DOCTOR’S ORDERS
Jojo’s Beloved is the perfect place for a night out, whether you are doing Dry January or not. Try their Bare Zero Proof reposado tequila, prickly pear, lime and Giffard Aperitif Sirop, created by the cocktail bar’s Annie Kennedy. 1197 Peachtree St. NE, @jojosbeloved
MIDNIGHT IN PARIS
Midnight in Paris was dreamt up by Marcel beverage director Clarke Anderson, who notes, “is inspired by the Moscow Mule—slightly sweet, but still nice and refreshing, thanks to the ginger beer. It’s also quite pretty in the glass.” The concoction features lime juice, pomegranate juice and pineapple juice, shaken and served in a Collins glass topped with ginger beer and garnished with a lime wheel. 1170 Howell Mill Road, @marcelatlanta
The Gemlet at Atrium COURTESY OF OLIVA RESTAURANT GROUP
THE WITCH DOCTOR
Little Spirit’s Cocktail of the Month is appropriately a mocktail. Created by beverage director Brooke Elrod, this yummy drink features Martini Rossi floreale N/A, chamomile honey, turmeric, lemon, ginger and elderflower tonic. It will make you feel your best! 299 North Highland Ave. NE, @littlespiritatl
FRAGOLA FIELDS FOREVER
The Americano’s Fragola Fields Forever is made with strawberry puree, fresh strawberries, hibiscus syrup, pineapple juice and lime to create a refreshing mocktail packed with flavor. 3315 Peachtree Road NE, @the_americano_atlanta
F.O.M.O.
You won’t have FOMO with this fabulous mocktail from Hampton Hudson. Featuring tart cherry, lime, rosemary, coconut cream, these flavors here are strong and will have you believing you are partaking in a yummy spirit. 299 North Highland Ave. NE, @hamptonhudson
Little Spirit’s “The Witch Doctor.” BY BROOKE ELROD
WHERE TO SHOP IT
Founded by the owners behind Poncey-Highlands natural wine and small batch liquor shop Elemental Spirits Co., comes The Zero Co., a non-alcoholic bottle shop aimed at introducing the Atlanta community to the world of NA spirits. The shop carries over 300 non-alcoholic spirits, wines, beer, and canned beverages and is the perfect place to shop for a mid-week cocktail when you are just dying for some downtime. Husband and wife team Cory and Malory Atkinson found that while running their business Elemental, NA drinks were among some of their most popular items sold, with double-digit growth year-over-year since the shop opened in early 2020. If you want to try any of the above mocktails at home, head to The Zero Co. for the best spirit-free brands and ingredients on the market. 626 North Highland Ave., NE, @zerocoatl
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