On The Mocks: Mocktails, Non-Alcoholic Drinks + Sober Curious Fun

On The Mocks: Mocktails, Non-Alcoholic Drinks + Sober Curious Fun OTM brings together the sober + the sober curious, pregnant women + the 30 day challengers, spirited mixologists + AF beverage makers.

This page is an extension of instagram where we share recipes, new NA brand introductions, special deals + discounts.

09/13/2024

OLIPOP 🤝 RAVEN’S NEST

I paired famous APPLE CRISP flavored prebiotic soda with award-winning Mulling Spice — and wow! Just, wow! 🍂

The cinnamon, the nutmeg, the orange and clove… This is going to be a fall staple in our house for years to come! 🍁

MULLED APPLE CRISP SODA 🍎

4 x OLIPOP Apple Crisp
1.5 tbsp Raven’s Nest - Mulling Spice
5 dehydrated orange slices
2-4 apple slices
2 cinnamon sticks

Marry everything together in a pitcher without ice. Stir well. Pour into your favorite glass/can with ice. Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Cheers!

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Shop Raven’s Nest at www.ravensnestgourmet.com and save 10% with code ONTHEMOCKS

7 NON-ALCOHOLIC MARGARITAS Can’t decide which of these I like best?!!🍍pineapple-jalapeño margarita 🍓strawberry-habanero ...
08/10/2024

7 NON-ALCOHOLIC MARGARITAS

Can’t decide which of these I like best?!!

🍍pineapple-jalapeño margarita
🍓strawberry-habanero margarita
🍉watermelon-jalapeño margarita
🫐blueberry-coconut margarita
🍒tart cherry margarita
🍋‍🟩grapefruit-lime margarita
🥭mango-chili-pineapple frothy margarita

All recipes were made with non-alcoholic tequila alternative (“the spirit of tequila”) and can be found here on reels.

Which flavor combo is your favorite?!

What should we try next?!!

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FRESCA MOCKTAILS FOR FRESCA LOVERS CHERRY FRESCA MOCKTAIL (recipe serves 2)🍒 2 oz Tart Cherry Juice ( I used  )🍒 6 Cherr...
07/13/2024

FRESCA MOCKTAILS FOR FRESCA LOVERS

CHERRY FRESCA MOCKTAIL
(recipe serves 2)

🍒 2 oz Tart Cherry Juice ( I used )
🍒 6 Cherries (pitted, muddled)
🍋‍🟩 Fresh Lime Juice (1 oz / 1 lime)
🍃 Fresca ( approx 4 oz grapefruit soda) (sub sprite or lemon/lime soda if you don’t have Fresca)
🍃 Mint (garnish)

Sweet + tart and very refreshing!

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PINEAPPLE JALAPEÑO FRESCA MOCKTAIL

🍍 2 oz Pineapple Juice ( I used )
🌶️ 2-3 Jalapeño Slices (muddled)
🍋‍🟩 Fresh Lime Juice (1/2 oz / 1/2 lime)
🍃 Fresca ( approx 4+ oz grapefruit soda) (sub sprite or lemon/lime soda or club soda/seltzer if you don’t have Fresca)

If you like pineapple and LOVE Fresca (👋) you’ll really enjoy this one! You don’t even need a cocktail shaker if you’re making a drink for one!

Tag a friend that loves mocktails + holler if you’re challenging yourself to a Dry(‘ish) July?! I’m cheering you on!

05/29/2024

INTRODUCING SEIR HILL: BISCANE SIGNATURE SERIES

A few months ago, my friend Brian Miller (founder of ~ who I met inside the Facebook group) reached out to me over email to say that he wanted to honor me and my story by putting my name on the Biscane label.

I was shocked. And, understandably, moved to tears.

Brian didn’t know that my 5 year AF-anniversary was right around the corner… And he didn’t know I would experience another cardiac event in February of this year…

He just knew that I loved his Biscane (na) rum alternative and that I would continue to spread the word.

As coincidence would have it, Brian and his family live in Wilton, CT — not far from Stamford, CT and . It is there that I experienced cardiac arrest back in 2016. I have so many people in that area to thank for my rescue. Which makes this collaboration even more special.

There are only 200 bottles designated to this limited edition promotion and I’m excited to share my favorite recipes in the coming weeks. Biscane has won numerous awards (including THREE back-to-back gold medals at the prestigious ). I find this spirit to be incomparable to any other non-alcoholic spirit out on the market, because it has a flavor of its own.

I call it, “the bourbon lover’s rum.” And I am so excited for you all to try it.

Biscane was just recently SOLD OUT for weeks… But now it’s back! And it’s beautiful!!! 🥹

Brian has extended a 25% off discount to our community with code: ONTHEMOCKS. (And if you get 2 bottles, you’ll get free shipping). A portion of proceeds will go to support The American Heart Association:

https://seirhill.com/products/limited-edition-biscane-non-alcoholic-rum

My heart is full 🫶

Please share this with your friends and tag a fellow mocktail lover! I cannot wait to hear what you all think! Cheers!!!

16 Non-Alcoholic Drinks You Can Order at a Bar or Restaurant (…that doesn't carry NA spirits)🍹1. Club Soda & Lime (try: ...
05/24/2024

16 Non-Alcoholic Drinks You Can Order at a Bar or Restaurant (…that doesn't carry NA spirits)🍹

1. Club Soda & Lime (try: a splash of juice: pineapple, grapefruit, pomegranate, cranberry)

2. Virgin Tequila Sunrise (made without tequila) - orange juice, grenadine and a cherry for garnish (pro-tip: add a bit of club soda to make it less sweet)

3. Crushed Berry Lemonade - lemonade with muddled berries (blueberries or raspberries preferred)

4. Arnold Palmer - a mix of half iced tea and half lemonade (top with grenadine if you like + make it a Blushing Arnold!)

5. Mock Mule - lime juice and ginger beer (best served in a copper mug)

6. Virgin Bloody Mary - tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and a few other tasty spices

7. Syrup & Soda - choose your syrup flavor from the bar's collection and have it mixed with soda water

8. Mock Mimosa - OJ + tonic served in a champagne flute

9. Virgin Pina Colada - store bought ready-mix pina colada mix or pineapple juice + coconut milk blended with crushed ice.

10. Bitters & Soda (note: most bitters behind the bar have a small amount of alcohol, so be wary if this is important to you — maybe bring along your own NA bitters?).

11. Ginger Beer & Cranberry Juice (serve with a squeeze of lime)

12. Mock Mojito - club soda, lime juice, honey simple syrup, muddled mint leaves (pro-tip: add muddled berries like raspberries or strawberries)

13. Pineapple Jalapeno - Mudded jalapeno with pineapple juice + club soda. (pro-tip: add a splash of ginger beer if you’re a fan)

14. Rainbow Sprite - cranberry juice, OJ, pineapple juice, sprite + a lime

15. Grapefruit & Rosemary - half grapefruit juice, half club soda + rosemary sprig. (pro-tip: have bartender rim the the glass with salt and/or smoke the rosemary with a match)

16. Basil Lemon Refresher - muddled basil, simple syrup, lemon juice, lemon-lime soda.

Save this list! And download On The Mocks FREE GUIDE to learn more:

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PINCH ME ✨ Somewhere between my birthday on Thursday… and a whirlwind of a weekend in Washington DC with so many people ...
01/30/2024

PINCH ME ✨

Somewhere between my birthday on Thursday… and a whirlwind of a weekend in Washington DC with so many people I love and respect in the non-alcoholic beverage space… I was notified that one of my cocktail photos made the cover of Low No Drinker Magazine ~ “the No. 1 Magazine for the Sober Curious.”

How do I even begin to put all of this emotion into words?!! 🥹

Exactly 5 years ago, I was in Washington DC for a work event. I was drinking heavily at the company party and I felt like I was a ghost in my own life. I didn’t know where else I wanted to be, I just knew I didn’t want to be there.

I didn’t want to be me.

A few months later, when depression, anxiety + PTSD had finally gotten the best of me, I quit drinking. And started living.

Now, at 4.5 years alcohol-free, I can honestly say that I am a product of the product. I am sober today BECAUSE of our ever-evolving non-alcoholic beverage options. I am sober today because of the support, encouragement + inspiration coming from the AF community.

When it comes to enjoying non-alcoholic drinks, start where you are. Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed by mixology or recipes. Bend the rules and create new ones as you move along. Try something new — and then try it again in a new way. Play. Let yourself have fun.

These recipes here were created as both Mocktails + Non-Alcoholic Cocktails. Try them with or without the spirits.

Issue 6 of Low No Drinker Magazine is out now // hit subscribe and read up on the latest in the sober curious space.

We’re moving mountains together. And it’s just the beginning.

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Denise, thank you again for this beautiful honor — and for all of your kind words and support. Cheers! 🥂

RE-INTRODUCTION 👋Hey, it’s my birthday! 🎉 So now seems like a good time to share some fun facts + life stuff with all my...
01/25/2024

RE-INTRODUCTION 👋

Hey, it’s my birthday! 🎉 So now seems like a good time to share some fun facts + life stuff with all my friends here.

✨I’m a New Yorker, living in Charlotte, NC. I have also lived in Chicago (1 year), Florence, ITALY (1 semester) and Palo Alto, CA (Stanford grad).

✨ I was born 5 weeks early and was “Baby Girl Wayne” for 3 days.

✨Today, I turn 45. And I have a 2-yr old (🤯)

✨My son, Ashton, came home from the hospital on the 5-year anniversary of my heart attack.

✨Yep! A heart attack. I survived 4 cardiac arrests, because the EMS + doctors that surrounded me that day, didn’t give up on me.

✨Following that experience (a random and somewhat unexplainable event) I struggled with PTSD + survivors guilt. Instead of drinking less wine, I drank more. It wasn’t until my 40th birthday, when my depression was so low and my anxiety was so high, that I knew something had to change. Today, I’m 1725 days alcohol-free. (Wow!)

✨I was co-captain of my HS lacrosse + tennis teams, social chair for my sorority, and — ultimately — an event director for many years. They all tie together in that I love bringing people together + building community. If you’re on Facebook, join us inside

✨ I love to write, create mocktail/cocktail recipes, photograph/film drinks, travel, dine out and connect with friends. I enjoy learning from the stories and experiences of others. And I couldn’t imagine this life without the love of my life — my sweet pup, Charlotte 🐶

✨My work is all online. A combination of UGC, affiliate marketing, network marketing + digital marketing. I love working with non-alcoholic beverage brands to help them get the attention + recognition that they deserve. In ‘24, I want to help more mocktail creators step into the spotlight + move this sober-curious movement forward.

Sharing my life and alcohol-free journey online on Facebook + Instagram has made me feel less alone on this roller coaster of a life. I hope that, in some small way, I make you feel less alone on a day that you really need it.

I’m glad you’re here ❤️

COZY MOCKTAILS (non-alcoholic)I don’t know about you, but this cold, gray, dreary weather has me bouncing back and forth...
01/24/2024

COZY MOCKTAILS (non-alcoholic)

I don’t know about you, but this cold, gray, dreary weather has me bouncing back and forth between craving apples + cinnamon, mulled wine + hot toddy’s… to tropical fruit flavors with warm weather vibes that make me feel like I’m on vacation. I can go either way, depending on my mood. 🤪

Here are TWO cozy, I’m-not-leaving-the-house drinks I’ve been sipping on lately. One with a non-alcoholic spirit. One without.

APPLE ORCHARD ELIXIR 🍎

2 oz Lyre’s American Malt (NA Whiskey alternative: )
1/2 cup (4 oz) Apple Juice
1 bar spoon Maple Syrup
1/2 lemon (squeezed)

Garnish: Apple Slices + Cinnamon 

In a cocktail shaker, combine NA whiskey, apple juice, maple syrup, and fresh lemon juice. Toss in a few cubes of ice and shake well to blend the flavors.

Strain and pour into a rocks glass with a large cube of ice. Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick for added aroma. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top! Cheers!

WINTER SPICE MOCKTAIL 🍎

If you’re looking for spirit-free mocktails with ingredients you can easily find at your local grocery store, this NA combination is phenomenal.

The recipe is simple👇

🍁Fill your favorite glass halfway with ice
🍂Pour in 1/2 a glass of spiced cider (I used )
🍁Add 1/2 a glass of ginger beer (I used )

If you’re feeling fancy, you can add in some cozy winter spices like cloves, star anise + cinnamon.

Let me know if you try one of these! And, if you’re on Facebook, join us inside the group! There’s lots more 👋

Cheers!

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WE’RE IN A MAGAZINE 🎉When an editor from NW Georgia Living reached out to me to write a piece about Dry January and the ...
01/04/2024

WE’RE IN A MAGAZINE 🎉

When an editor from NW Georgia Living reached out to me to write a piece about Dry January and the Sober Curious Movement — AND share some recipes — it was a big, “YES!”

Of course, I wrote double the word count, per usual… And when it came down to sharing recipes, I knew this Georgia piece wouldn’t be complete without including my dear friend, Chelsea Mitchell. (From the other side of Georgia!)

Chelsea is a founding member of the Facebook community and — if you’re inside the group — you’ve seen the many beautiful cocktail recipes she has shared with us.

We simply wouldn’t be the community we are without her, so it’s an honor to share this beautiful magazine piece with her. I hope you’ll give Chelsea a follow:

If you’re interested in trying some easy and delicious mocktails + NA cocktails, swipe through this post and take a closer look .

This magazine is now available at select stores + newsstands in the NW Georgia area. Cheers!

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(PS: I’m a New Yorker living in Charlotte, NC, but my son is half-Georgian, so I think this is pretty cool. He can tell his friends… when he learns to talk 🤣).

LET’S SHAKE UP COCKTAIL CULTURETogether 👊In December, I had my first overnight stay at my now-favorite hotel:  in Charle...
04/13/2023

LET’S SHAKE UP COCKTAIL CULTURE

Together 👊

In December, I had my first overnight stay at my now-favorite hotel: in Charleston, SC. Knowing there would be a full-sized mini-bar (bar cart) along with bar tools, I planned ahead.

I brought my favorite NA drinks — including The Spirit of Milano. I immediately put it on the bar-cart — in front of the alcohol that would remain untouched.

And you know what?! It belonged there.

Whether you’re 100% alcohol-free OR just a mindful-drinker, this beauty is a bar-cart must! Make a Negroni or an Italian Spritz — or create a tasty warm-weather punch! This spirit is even delicious on the rocks.

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It gets better…

Free Spirits community fundraising round on Republic is now officially open, with investments starting at just $100.

From my friend Milan Martin (CEO + Founder):

We believe that community is everything, and we couldn't be where we are today without the support of our amazing friends, customers, employees, partners, and suppliers. By investing in Free Spirits, you'll not only have the opportunity to support our innovative brand, but also invest in the fast-growing non-alcoholic category as a whole.

OWN A PIECE OF THE (NA) PIE ✨

Learn more here: https://republic.com/free-spirits — or DM with questions!

I’m so proud of the Free Spirits team — their products + their mission. Let’s spread the word!

Tag a friend that needs to see this! 👇

THE ULTIMATE ZERO-PROOF “COLD-PRESS”COCKTAIL KIT {swipe} Once you go cold-press, how do you go back??!  mixers came deli...
02/10/2023

THE ULTIMATE ZERO-PROOF “COLD-PRESS”COCKTAIL KIT {swipe}

Once you go cold-press, how do you go back??!

mixers came delivered fresh to my door with clear instructions to refrigerate ASAP ✈️📦🍊🍍🍋

It was my first time trying Aplós CALME (Functional Non-Alcoholic H**p Spirit). The flavors in my margarita mingled great together… And I was able to sip-back and exhale, alcohol-free.

This Zero-Proof Cocktail Kit Includes:

* Bottle of Twisted Alchemy  Fresh Cold Pressed Passion Fruit Juice
* Bottle of Twisted Alchemy Fresh Three Citrus Blend with Grapefruit, Lime and Orange
* Bottle of Twisted Alchemy Fresh Lime Sour Cold Pressed Craft Mixer
* Bottle of .world CALME Functional, Non-Alcoholic Spirit Infused with H**p
* Dried Lime Wheel Garnish (pack)
* Gourmet Flavored Salt Rimmer (pack)
* Twisted Alchemy Branded Stainless Steel Jigger

All of this for $99 // shipping included ✈️📦

25% of all proceeds from this cocktail kit go to support Speed Rack; Speed Rack is an all-female high-speed bartending competition designed to highlight up-and-coming women in the cocktail industry and give back to those impacted by breast cancer.

With this kit you can mix up a passion fruit spritz, sober margarita, Maracuya mule, and more. (At least 20-30 cocktails!)

The simple yet delicious recipes linked on the website were developed by Lynnette Marrero, Co-Founder Speed Rack

More info in stories - including a link 🔗 to grab yours! Cheers!

YOURS.When they have theirs, I have mine 🍷I was chatting about this with Laura () earlier and thinking back to the most ...
02/06/2023

YOURS.

When they have theirs, I have mine 🍷

I was chatting about this with Laura () earlier and thinking back to the most delicious Thanksgiving Dinner out in Charlotte. (My son’s first 👶🏻).

For this special occasion, I was willing to pay a corkage fee — but they generously waived it for the holiday. We tipped generously and I had a mocktail at the bar.

YOURS. I savored every sip, drinking my wine alongside my parents. I love wine with meat + cheese + bread — so a charcuterie board was the perfect way to to the start the meal. Moving on to the Turkey dinner, I felt nothing was missing.

I didn’t know that an alcohol-free life could feel this complete. It takes time. It takes patience. It takes planning + managing expectations. And it takes a appreciation for wine that isn’t quite wine…

It’s different, because it’s YOURS.
It’s different, because we want it to be different.

Learn more about by hopping on over to {or see stories} I can’t wait to try their newest releases!

PINEAPPLE-ORANGE MOCKTAIL MIMOSA3 oz NA Sparkling Wine (NA Champagne)**I used Lautus Sparkling Brut 1 oz Pineapple Juice...
01/29/2023

PINEAPPLE-ORANGE MOCKTAIL MIMOSA

3 oz NA Sparkling Wine (NA Champagne)
**I used Lautus Sparkling Brut
1 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Orange Juice
0.5 oz NA Orange Liqueur Alternative
Fresh Rosemary Spring (Garnish)
Orange slice/wedge (Garnish)

Gather the ingredients. Pour the NA Orange Liqueur Alternative and juice into a chilled champagne flute. Top with the NA Sparkling Wine. Garnish + Enjoy! 🍾🥂

Save 15% on + other NA wines .sips with code: ONTHEMOCKS15

Find this recipe + more on the website // www.onthemocks.com

GONNA KEEP THIS SHORT + SPICED 🥃Spiritless is offering free shipping over the next few days with a reminder that you mus...
12/13/2022

GONNA KEEP THIS SHORT + SPICED 🥃

Spiritless is offering free shipping over the next few days with a reminder that you must order ASAP if you want your pkg by Xmas🎄🎁

More importantly though… Kentucky 74 Spiced is SOLD OUT! (Yep! It’s that good!) The only way to get your hands on it is to grab the holiday gift box with Kentucky 74 Spiced inside.

All The Bitter Orange 🍊 retails from $26-$28 on its own, so it’s a no brainer really! AND the cinnamon stick on top?!! You can save an additional 10% with code OTM10 ✈️📦

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I WAS DRINKING THEM WRONG 🤷🏽‍♀️True story. When I got my first case of Mocktails in December of ‘21, I didn’t read the d...
12/06/2022

I WAS DRINKING THEM WRONG 🤷🏽‍♀️

True story. When I got my first case of Mocktails in December of ‘21, I didn’t read the directions + I didn’t check out their recipes. I just put them in the fridge + popped a bottle whenever I was craving a QUICK + EASY Margarita or Sangria.

My bad. As an all-natural, vegan, gluten-free, non-carbonated beverage, I didn’t realize that they need a good shake to mix up the botanicals. I didn’t realize that they’re best served shaken over ice + then poured into a glass. I didn’t realize that these ready-to-drink drinks could be used to CREATE even more fun cocktails when mixed with NA spirits + other fresh ingredients.

If you’re new to mocktail mixology, this product is a for your .

MOCKTAILS FIVE FLAVORS INCLUDE:

☕️ *NEW* ESPRESS0% MARTINI: A rich indulgence of cold brew espresso with chocolate undertones and vanilla. (Available in nitro-charged cans ONLY — scroll down for more details).

🏝️THE VIDA LOCA MOCKARITA: A classic with a twist that will take you straight to the beach! Try adding limes + mint to a cocktail shaker and you have an AF Mojito!

🍸KARMA SUCRA MOCKAPOLITAN: Subtle and sophisticated, but not too sweet. Taste the cranberry, lime + botanicals like Carthamus Flowers.

🍋SCOTTISH LEMONADE MOSCOW MULE: Sicilian & Argentinian lemons create the most refreshing taste! When paired with NA rum or whiskey, you have a Dark N Stormy or a Whiskey Sour. So easy!

🍷SEVILLA RED SANSGRIA: The French, Italian + Spanish wine grapes make this a deliciously understated NA Sangiovese. Try it heated up with a bit of cinnamon and enjoy “mulled wine” on a cold winter eve.

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The 4 original flavors {Mockapolitan, Mockscow Mule, Mockarita + Sansgria} are available in bottles online at Amazon + on their website:

The nitros officially landed in the US in November, BUT they’re only available for purchase at cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels and your favor NA bottle shop + retailer. (For now).

So TAG your favorite hangout and let your bartender know you want more Mocktails in your life!👇

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