Non Alcoholic Drinks - 4 mocktails to try at home

[@AndersErickson]

Because some of you were asking - here are some spirit-free drinks to try this January! What are your favorite booze free concoctions?

[@iraklimeladze3378]

Make more videos on mocktails!

[@lagerstromr]

Thanks man, one of my friends is an alcoholic. I'll look forward to sharing this with them.

[@steeno1985]

Thanks Anders, have been waiting for this one!

[@NativeGER]

Thanks!! Looking forward to part 2!

[@magdalenavehby8853]

At place I work we do Bombay Colada which is basically non alcoholic version of Pinacolada but sweet. Also Punjabi punch which is a mix of orange, pineapple, passionfruit, mango, lychee juices with addition of passionfruit puree .

[@SsjaonT]

This episode was really great because most of these ingredients are fairly accessible. I don't try a lot of mocktail recipies because they often call for "a grating of a unicorns horn" and some "smashed enchanted beans"

[@ValeriePallaoro]

Very good point. They think that the absence of alcohol means you have to boost the other stuff. And as is shown here, that's just not the case, is it?

[@tantrika70]

Oh my god you are SO RIGHT!

[@msr1116]

Unicorn's horn has been stuck on container ships and so is in short supply. Enchanted beans come from Mexico and are easier to get. 😂😂 ( I realize some ingredients are either nearly impossible to obtain or insanely expensive.)

[@melonie_peppers]

Looool

[@ClovertheUnburnt]

It's so true. I mean I'm an energy healer, and my sister is an herbalist so huge amounts of my life seem like that lol

[@DogNamedWatson]

As someone who doesn't drink, I really appreciate this. It really sucks when you go somewhere and you're the only one who has to get, like, water or lemonade while your friends are all having fun drinks

[@Kayta-Linda]

Well... what’s so fun about them? Since you don’t drink, you probably don’t like the taste. Is it just the colors or something? Well, lemonade also has enough of that. And water is just really good anyways. So.. huh?

[@cocoXmarshmallows]

@@Kayta-Linda Uh, my dude, some people can’t drink alcohol for reasons other than just not liking the taste…like for religious reasons, or because of addiction, or allergies, or maybe you’re the designated driver. Anyway, I second that water or lemonade is really boring when you’re out with friends. It’s super, super nice when you’re able to get a cool mocktail like this. 👍🏻

[@seriuslyB]

@@Kayta-Linda What are you evening talking about

[@annasolovyeva1013]

@@Kayta-Linda if you don't drink you don't like the taste of the spirit. Not fruits, herbs, etc.

[@TheDeathmail]

@@Kayta-Linda It's just that lemonade feels basic... which isn't bad... but sometimes, you don't want to feel basic...

[@Lisuje16]

As a non-drinker who always thought mixed drinks SOUNDED tasty but subsequently couldn't drink them, thanks for this!

[@lucb2237]

My favourite mocktail is one I made at a bartender job I used to have. It's elderflower syrup with pear juice, fresh mint leaves and sparkling water. It's really refreshing! Thanks for the inspiration you give with all your videos :)

[@AndersErickson]

That sounds excellent!

[@OrboTheOutlaw]

Does this drink have a name? I’d love to order it from somewhere since I have no idea where to find alot of those ingredients haha

[@everiemoment7175]

I’m trying this ASAP!

[@lucb2237]

I honestly don't know if it has a name. However, elderflower Sirup is quit common in Europe, in the US you may have to check amazon and co ? For the pear juice, I recommend buying pears in a tin/can and just purée it (or fresh pears with some tap water). :)

[@megwangsgaard37]

You can find elderflower syrup at Ikea. :)

[@arcron3]

The Devils Day Off looks great and a perfect name for a non-alcoholic drink!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers! Hope you can give it a try!

[@Jaxxie1981]

As a recovering alcoholic, I love seeing more people making mocktails, especially ones that don't require a lot of obscure ingredients.

[@KyleMeyer949]

Thanks for making this!! My mom is allergic to alcohol and has been bugging me to learn some alcohol free ones since I’ve gotten into cocktail making:)

[@AndersErickson]

Hope this helps! Your mom deserves a good drink too - Cheers to you both! 🍹

[@EilleenCarrion]

Omg! If you have more suggestions let me know 😊

[@ryandeklerk9553]

The Grey Fox sounded really good so after watching this video I just made some earl grey syrup and mixed it up. And it didn't disappoint! This would actually be a really nice summer drink.

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, Ryan! Thanks for giving it a try!

[@TheHuscarl101]

I really appreciated this video. I always have recovering drinkers and pregnant women wanting mocktails at our establishment. One of my go to’s is an old fashioned with black tea, or an earl grey gimlet. Winter time is also a good time for an orange pekoe hot toddy. These are great to have in the Rolodex.

[@PierceMD]

That sounds good!

[@taylarshae6647]

Im a newly pregnant bar manager (1st baby!) so working on my mocktail list at work is way more fun! Thanks for some fabulous ideas!

[@VixennexMac]

Good luck ma'am! ❤

[@leyanabi5010]

This is great! I grew up in a Muslim house hood where alcohol absolutely doesn’t exist and not in our nature. Booze is huge here in Kentucky but of course I’ve never found pleasure or desire for alcohol. I’ve decided to take a look into making mocktails especially to serve for my big Muslim family gatherings. It’s fun, a chance to be creative, and people love a fancy drink in their hand! Thank you! 😁

[@niccoloreiss842]

Another tip for anyone who really wants just an NA version of each of their favorite cocktails, you can buy small bottles of alcohol removed spirits, or spirit mimics. One of the most common is a gin mimic, I like to steep butterfly pea flowers in a gin mimic for an na empress gin feel.

[@TateVanPatten]

This is great! I love making cocktails, but don’t like drinking them myself much because of the alcohol. I would definitely recommend the book “Good drinks” for more spirit-free cocktails!

[@jacobcrabtree8810]

Thanks for this! Even if you're not participating in dry January, it's always nice to have some fun options for people who choose not to consume alcohol. No reason a DD can't enjoy some of your mixology prowess.

[@AndersErickson]

Absolutely - the DD deserves the most of anyone. Cheers!

[@snmnmidld6203]

Good to add new ones to the repertoire as a bartender also!

[@andersquist8436]

As a Canadian, let me recommend the virgin caesar: clamato (tomato juice with salt and a little clam juice if you can't find it), with little hits of tabasco, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with celery and rim with salt. Don't poke your eye out.

[@Marie19980]

Guess I’m not a true Canadian cause I never had that before 😳

[@MrWhangdoodles]

Thank you so much for this video. I have a Muslim friend who I think feels left out at get-togethers. I have tried mocktails before and other than virgin tiki drinks nothing worked for me. And him...he doesn't like sweet drinks. I hope now he won't have to lounge with malt juice anymore. Great video. Now I really need to get that red bitter soda. One Gunshop Fizz for me and The Devil's Day Off for my abstinent friend.

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Joonha! Hope these recipes help you and your friend out! Definitely worth picking up the red bitter sodas. Cheers!

[@pinacolada896]

That’s very nice of you!

[@izzy1633]

I just had my first mocktail that my cousin made for me and I loved it so much she gave me the recipe : -Mango Passion fruit juice -Blue Agave nectar -Lime/Lemon seltzer -slice of Lime/Lemon -Ice It is my favorite drink and when I got home I bought all of the ingredients and will never stop drinking them lol

[@MarkFaldborg]

Red bitter soda sounds great. The Earl grey syrup is a great idea.

[@dominicgerman5908]

Dude this couldn’t have come at a better time as I’m currently in the throes of Dry January. That bitter red soda looks so good! And that tea syrup too. Fantastic video!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Dominic! Hope it's a good dry January for you, and these can help. Have a great weekend!

[@ashleyeniemiec]

Thank you for this! My husband and I love a good homemade cocktail, but I’m heading into this summer very preggo. So happy we’ll have something delicious that I can drink too!

[@dylanjones7473]

Anders!! I just came upon your channel a couple weeks ago and love your content, man! I have to say...I am so grateful for this video. My wife is halfway through her pregnancy and she is missing good cocktails something FIERCE! I saw this video and made her the Orgeat Basil Lemonade. GAME CHANGER! She LOVED it! It's gonna be our go-to mocktail thru the summer and beyond. Thanks a million Anders! Love your channel!

[@warnerdejong9182]

Have already tried out 2 of the 4 within a day of posting and we love them! I'd really love a video on how you create your own cocktail recipes, with tips on what flavors go well together. Thanks Anders and Az, the channel is a huge inspiration for home bartenders such as myself.

[@justaloner4075]

Tried the grey fox, it was really good!

[@jurgenandrag3181]

Espresso tonic is now my go-to cold coffee/mocktail. It also works well with non-alcoholic bitter apperatif-type sodas, or even grapefruit juice.

[@AndersErickson]

Love this idea! I contemplated having an espresso drink on this list. Cheers, Jurgan!

[@RoboGirr]

When I got into espresso the espresso tonic was the drink I made more than any other and I love it

[@pauljarrell8162]

Just found your Channel. I’ve been looking for some non alcoholic mixed drinks for summer and it’s crazy how hard they are to come by! Thank you so much for these. I will make all of them.

[@oberdruide]

Finally, after two years, i tried the almost forever bookmarked Grey Fox and it was just glorious. Thanks!

[@rahulphatak3506]

Just saw this- great video! These are easily my favorite mocktails and I will be making some for a friend this weekend!

[@BOBFudge]

I've been slowly evolving into a mixology nerd. Started mixing drinks for my family get togethers and enjoy watching everyone love something I created. Bought a mini fridge for the office and started doing Mocktails for people during the witching hour. The office favorites are the Grey Fox, The Placebo, and 1 I call the Creamsicle (orange and creamy). Thanks to you, the office looks forward to the witching hour and I make a few tips which goes back into the supplies. Now to convince HR to change the alcohol policy 😉

[@AndersErickson]

Love this. Happy mixing!

[@freeasabird4619]

As I am one of them who asked for this I THANK YOU! Please make more mocktails, and, if can request, perhaps some sweeter and non-bitter ones, please!

[@sauceboss78]

This is so nice, thank you for spoiling us that don't/cant have alcohol. We get to have fun too!!!!

[@artleitch]

This brings me a lot of joy. I've recently gone alcohol free and this video has given me a lot of great ideas to try out. Happy new year Anders :D

[@matthewroe4838]

Spa water is water that comes from the ground. It is full of minerals and healing benefits. I live in Royal Leamington Spa in the UK. We were given the Royal decree by Queen Victoria who used to love to visit the town because of our Spa water. If you go to a German town with the preface "Bad" such as Bad Aibling. That is also a Spa town. Great video. Not sure about dry January. But some fun cocktails to try. Have a great weekend!

[@AndersErickson]

Ahhh! That sounds so much more appealing than dirty filth water. Thank you for the insight, Matthew!

[@PleaseAlex07]

Recent mocktail fave of mine: Muddle a few slices of jalapeño with a pinch of sugar at the bottom of a rocks glass. Once it's muddled, add some ice. Fill the glass like 2/3 with pineapple juice and then top the rest of the glass with some lemon-lime soda or seltzer. Basically a spicy pineapple marg without the tequila.

[@mhudson1738]

Sharing with my mocktail curious friend. The orgeat lemonade looks super yum.

[@AndersErickson]

Highly recommend it! Cheers!

[@stevebikes995]

We made the basil ogreat lemonade this evening for my nieces who are under 21. Very delicious and refreshing. A great summertime drink just the way it is even for those who enjoy adult beverages.

[@MovewithJenna]

I just made Devil’s day off - it’s so goooood!!! ❤

[@erniekeebz8942]

Thank you. I love going to friend filled parties, and I'm currently not taking alcohol into my body. I'm so greatful for this video.

[@ditsaa]

Lovely!! Thanks! How about warm drinks for the cold weather?

[@tommyross7529]

Holy shit dude! This was such a good time! Your vibes are legit!

[@polarpandaX]

trying to stop drinking and these mocktails really help out thank you

[@fernandodefrias9370]

I loved the video, perfect recipes for my grandmother in the summer.

[@AndersErickson]

Gotta keep her happy!

[@Lucas_S91]

Spa is also a company that sells bottled water from Spa, Belgium!

[@katanalashawn4468]

So what happened was…I fell in luv lol…this rocked! Ty….answered a questioned I had abt how to enjoy my adult drinks w/out getting intoxicated…..I liked and subscribed …

[@thornton]

Been really enjoying binging this channel, even though I don't have my own home bar... something just really satisfying about them. Thanks!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Tom! Happy you're enjoying the content. Cheers!

[@asokadep9908]

Fantastic thanks bro

[@angiecarignan9129]

I quit drinking 3 months ago. Looking forward to trying these. Thank you for making something that isn't just seltzer, lime and cranberry juice. :-)

[@julianbauer-hh1hy]

Habe das gerade gesehen - tolles Video! Das sind ganz klar meine Lieblings-Mocktails und ich werde dieses Wochenende welche für einen Freund zubereiten!

[@rakiyeaah]

I really liked the devil's day off! Looking forward to try the basil orgeat lemonade 🍋

[@miaheath8811]

I definitely also thought of the dirty water that you bathed in at the spa so I'm glad I'm not alone! Love these ideas too. Thanks!

[@caliathleticfitness5602]

I think that they key to making your own mocktails is to improvise out of the ordinary flavour ideas to prevent it from just being juice. Keep the citrus lower than usual, increase bitter and spicy elements, utilize infusions to make unique syrups and bitters etc. (a couple dashes of bitters although alcholic, wont be a problem for those looking to dial back their alcholol consumption, except if its for religious or medical purposes).

[@ensten9461]

love the style of your video. especially "final thoughts"

[@tanishahogan9396]

I love that you used aquafaba in a drink...that is very cool! Using raw egg has always kind of grossed me out and I have people that are allergic to eggs in my group, so this works so well!

[@아렉산두]

The spa water is literally heavenly will totally make again.

[@marcosousa5478]

About 8 months ago i got some bad news about my liver ,so needless to say i live vicariously through your great channel. Been living pretty much on virgin Bloody Mary and Caesar recipes and these recipes will give me a nice change of pace. Thank you for that! Also , do you know any good mocktails that involve carrot juice or even any good alcohol cocktails for that matter. I can always make some for friends and family, which is another reason i watch your great channel.

[@rinisrilestari7865]

Omg thank you for the recipe, i want to make this to break the fast with my family in the month of ramadan later ⚘🙏🏽

[@waheedalsbagh2853]

Love the way u give the information. Easy fun . Thanks for great show .

[@marieann3355]

thank you!! love the non alcohol videos

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Thanks for doing this. Non alcoholic drinks on occasion might actually get you more views. Very smart. Your presentation is the best.

[@YuriyTymchuk]

Omg, a mocktail with Sanbitter! Thank you very much!

[@briannal.402]

Thank You for this video !! I’m always looking for good non-alcoholic drinks as I’m 29 and don’t drink … Can’t wait to try these out !!!

[@nissaphloimontri5496]

I became your big fan before I knew it. Thanks for many dope videos. They inspired me to start purchasing and shaking my own boston shaker.

[@Paprika-six]

thanks for doing some mocktails! I don't really do mocktails generally but I love to make drinks for company - and often people don't want to drink either because they never do, or they're driving, or whatever! So this gives me some great ideas for that.

[@flavournoob7226]

ginger ale goes also good in exchange for soda in the spa water

[@nafisa.t13]

Just tried the Grey Fox. Instant hit.

[@LoyaFrostwind]

I made a basil-lime-orgeat drink since I didn't have lemon. It was quite interesting.

[@nefertitiholmes]

Looking forward to trying these

[@BINGBONGHOTDOG]

Love the blooper cuts you’ve been adding at the end

[@sarahblackwood3308]

Love this one! Appreciate the multiple snort laughs you gave me here too.

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much, Sarah! Snort laughs are the highest praise!

[@danibee]

BLESS. As a pregnant woman who loves cocktails, these will help me make it through 😂 🍹

[@Alexifeu]

I always make a Sunrise or a Fruit Punch Sunrise: Ice Orange juice Pineapple Juice Lemon juice and or Lime Juice Grenadine And a lemon slice on top Fruit Punch: Orange Juice Pineapple Juice Passion Fruit Juice Cherry nectar Lemon Juice SHAKE IT then into a glass with ice and I add grenadine and a lemon slice.

[@mariannakump8857]

These sound so good. If I am the designated driver or just choosing to abstain from alcohol, I'm not thrilled with drinking soda. These mocktails are a perfect choice. CHEERS! 😊

[@AndersErickson]

You deserve better than soda if you're the designated driver! Hope you enjoy these, Marianna. Cheers!

[@stephane.foisy.186]

They all sound great!!!

[@RockAndRose]

Thanks for this! I left off alcohol and am always looking for fun mocktails. Would love to see a video on making shrubs. Love your style.

[@Cale_E]

Lol I'm so glad you added the spawater bit at the end of your last video. I thought the same thing as you... something like, "that's like calling it hot tub water... Gross" .. I have also never been to a spa 😂😂😂 Probably one of your funniest videos yet IMO. Lindsay and I laughed HARD at the fox comment. Too good. Thanks for the entertainment, I'm definitely making the earl grey syrup soon. Cheers!

[@AndersErickson]

😂 Thanks, Cale! Hope you guys like these - good for the kids too!

[@suejohnson2380]

Perfect!! I needed some interesting mock tail options!! These are great!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, Sue! Hope you're having a happy new year! 🥂

[@suejohnson2380]

@@AndersErickson would love a series of great cocktails with a low alcohol content. Can’t put them away like I used to… so one dead meadow then I need something just as amazing but way less booze. So I offer up a challenge. Going to source that cute red soda- sounds great! Maybe you can get seed lip or revel to sponsor you! 😃🥃🥃cheers!!

[@metalsam666]

I was reluctant at first to watch it, cause it was mocktails. Which was stupid cause you always make great videos. And I wasn't disappointed with this one. Really fun, you really start to become comfortable in front of the camera, its apparent you have a lot of fun doing it. Cant wait to see you at 1 Millions Subs!!!!

[@baileyhodges0]

I'm 17, and my sister is 21, obviously I don't drink but surprisingly my sister is "virgin" everything. No alcohol, no drugs, no everything basically. But they are an amazing person nonetheless. (Not that intoxication makes anyone better or worse) Anyway, we play DnD and I've been trying to find non alcoholic drinks for us to use for our games. Thanks to this video I now have 4 recipes to try! I'm very excited to see if my sister will like them. Thank you!

[@sirmuskrat2596]

The Basil Orgeat Lemonade is a winner! Thank you

[@MrSecch]

Hello Anders! I m a fellow bartender and big fan of Your channel. Great work You are doing here! I actually have a Mocktail that I think kind of gets similar result to Your Devils Day Off, but using different ingredients. I ve never seen the red bitter soda that You use to get campari effect. Maybe they don't sell it here in Europe. Here is my favorite original Mocktail: 100ML Grapefruit Juice 50ML Karkade Syrup 100ML Indian Tonic water Build in a Collins glass Garnish with Rosemary I usually did 1:1 Karkade syrup that I made with Karkade/Hibiskus tea similar to Your Earl Gray syrup. Funny enough my drink also ended up red, but it was because of Hibiscus. I got the bitter note because of Tonic water and Grapefrui Juice instead of the bitter Lemonade. And somehow we both did garnish it with Rosemary as well. I think its nice to have some Mocktail options with some bitter taste and complexity instead of the usual sweet and sour taste. Anyways, big fan of Your channel!

[@duncanjohannessen2919]

The Grey Fox is also the name of a movie about a folk hero local to my area. He was a “gentleman highwayman” and robbed a number of trains. He became famous for his politeness and he never hurt anyone during his robberies. The name is from the fact that he was older and greying when he became famous and his plans were simple but pretty clever - thus grey fox.

[@sythazz7164]

As someone who is taking the month off and is struggling i appreciate this

[@samlight95]

I literally searched for Anders non-alc cocktails and was so disappointed when there were none! This got my like faster than any video! Saving my dry January!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Sam! This one is for you - hope you enjoy them!

[@theelk801]

great video! I spent several years teetotaling so I definitely want to make sure I have a good amount of mocktail recipes

[@SarahLuteran]

As someone who loves to drink but it doesn’t love me-I appreciate the video!❤️ more mocktail recipes are always welcome!

[@K-newborn]

fr.......watch korean drink recipes, i do all kinds of milks and slush, no more liquor or caffeine,hurts arthritis

[@riogrl324]

How creative! Love it!

[@danielrass6560]

Thank you so much for the Sanbitter one. I was looking for something like that to make for my friends. Have to try it asap! Keep it up!!

[@johndoee4964]

The devils day off actually sounds so good right now. I need one of those.

[@angelortega9205]

I don't drink so I really appreciate this video! Thank you!

[@TheAyeAye1]

Interesting. Definitely need to find the soda you showed.

[@bkvision2]

I just asked for this and here it is! Amazing! Thanks so much for doing this video - these all sound fun and delicious and I can't wait to try!

[@Slade596]

Thank you this has helped much with my fight against being a alcoholic

[@nquartuccio]

Can you do more of these. Trying take a break from drinking and more would be great !

[@NB-wb5gu]

Spa water is also a brand which comes from the city Spa in Belgium! Super nice water to drink

[@skogspekkaswe]

I'm just sipping away on a THE DEVIL’S DAY OFF and it's freeing awesome. Such a great drink. Complex and bold. Both thumbs up, Anders!

[@peacecoyote1592]

I thought the Gray Fox was an Elder Scrolls reference… Very useful video, thank you!

[@imabookfreak]

I am an adult that doesn't drink alcohol, for a number of reasons. My favorite drink is a Shirley Temple. Where I'm from that means Sprite (lemon lime soda) with grenadine. But I add mint and lime. Muddle the mint and lime together and add a couple tablespoons of grenadine. Then add a sprite. It's so good!! I also really like cranberry juice and sprite, or lemonade and sprite. I just really like sprite!

[@user-mw7in8mg7l]

Thank you for these!

[@ITzCw4dE]

As a bartender, I hate when people say “make me a mocktail” this helps. Thanks

[@jimmyday3984]

Here's a coke with lemon and lime. You're welcome.

[@JasminMiettunen]

@@jimmyday3984 when people ask for a cocktail, do you just give them booze with lemon and lime, too?

[@vivalice8940]

so much ice, definitely makes you feel you're at a bar. I'll finish that in a minute, and spend the rest of the evening waiting for it to melt.