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Not to be mocked mocktails

The non-alcoholic beverage industry has come a long way since the days of Claytons® which grew in popularity in Australia and New Zealand in the late 1970's and 80's. Many people will remember the very macho Jack Thompson ordering a Claytons and saying that it is the drink he has when he's not having a drink. This has become a widely used saying amongst Australians and New Zealanders and the term is often used when referring to an imitation, inferior substitute or compromise. It's widespread usage has ended up with the term being added to various urban and slang dictionaries. 

With the advent of random breath testing in the late 1970's the marketing angle was to appeal to people who wanted to drink something that tasted like alcohol but wouldn't cause them to risk losing their driver licence. Gone are the days we need a macho looking guy to make us feel empowered to choose alcohol-free drinks and the market has gone ahead in leaps and bounds with products across all the spirit styles. There are so many options now besides alcohol-free beer and wine that you can recreate your favourite cocktails and explore other mixed drinks. Check out the range of Zero%* alcohol drinks available at Dan Murphy's that might spark your curiosity. Here at Drysdale Library we have just purchased some new mocktail books that include all the traditional favourites plus many more.                                       

 "Assorted cocktail drinks" by Aram Diseno is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.             

Mindful Mixology by Derek Brown; Julia Bainbridge (Foreword by)

ISBN: 9780847871278

Publication Date: 2022-01-18

Not long after his son was born, Derek Brown decided to cut back on his drinking. But as a bartender, bar owner, and cocktail and spirits expert, he wanted do so using the techniques and expertise of mixology to create a new arsenal of libations that were sophisticated, satisfying, and tasty. Creating these drinks isn't as simple as removing the alcohol. No- and low-proof cocktails still have to be balanced and still have to be delicious, but they don't operate exactly like cocktails with alcohol. The drinks Brown presents in this book are meticulously choreographed around taste, texture, body, and piquancy to result in surprisingly complex 'adult beverages' minus the booze. Drawing on historical research, meticulous tweaking of classic cocktails to create lower-proof versions, and entirely new concoctions inspired by an evolved home bar, in this book, Derek shares sixty recipes for no- and low-proof cocktails, as well as a guide to the ingredients and equipment you need to imbibe in Mindful Mixology at home.

 

Mocktail Party by Diana Licalzi; Kerry Benson; Blue Star Press (Produced by)

ISBN: 9781950968244

Publication Date: 2021-05-25

Swap your favorite cocktails with these plant-based mocktail alternatives! Developed by two registered dietitians, the non-alcoholic drink recipes in Mocktail Party feature nutritious, all-natural ingredients with minimal sugar that you can easily find at any grocery store. The book also features valuable information about the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, tips for sustainable mixology, and advice for ordering mocktails at a restaurant or bar. If you're tired of hangovers and don't want to drink sugar-loaded, processed sodas instead, then these healthy and delicious recipes are for you. Mocktail Party includes recipes for every occasion Classics like a Pal-no-ma and Aperol-less SpritzDrinks with a twist like Watermelon Mock-jito & Summer Jam FrescaBrunch favorites like No-Bull Bloody & Kiwi No-seccoDessert treats like Salted Carmel & Tiramisu Mock-tinisFrozen coolers like No Way Frose & Blueberry Acai DaiquiriHoliday beverages like Pumpkin Spice Latte & Warm Cider and Sage Join the growing movement of health-conscious people who are cutting down on alcohol and opting to "make it a mocktail" instead.

 

New Mocktails Bible by Editors Of Fox Chapel Publishing

ISBN: 9781497103276

Publication Date: 2022-10-11

All of the taste and none of the alcohol, The New Mocktails Bible is a refreshing guide to concocting the best mocktails, drinks, smoothies, and more! Whether you're pursuing a sober curious lifestyle or simply striving for more health-conscious libations, this mocktail recipe book is perfect for enjoying any social setting or seasonal celebration without it going to your head. Featuring an insightful introduction on the benefits and the endless possibilities of nonalcoholic drinks, you'll then discover more than 250 drink recipes organized into three different categories: Taste Pleasers, Coffee Nectar, and Seasonal Sippers. Using fresh and fun ingredients, have a healthy, safe, and fun time socializing while enjoying delicious, alcohol-free beverages that everyone of all ages can enjoy, too!