A guide to the best mocktails in Atlanta (that aren’t just juice in a fancy glass)
Mocktails are on the rise, and Atlanta hot spots are taking notice. Which unique beverage will you order on your next sober night out?
Anabel Prince
December 1, 2023
Ordering a mocktail during a night out in Atlanta is a risk. Maybe not free-climbing risky, but you’re still taking a gamble. For those expecting a specialty crafted drink, receiving a mix of fruit juices and a lime wedge grazing the rim just won’t cut it, especially when some mocktails can be only a few dollars less than the “real” thing.
With sober-curious movements gaining traction — 4 in 10 consumers closely or occasionally follow a no-drink lifestyle — mocktails are on the rise, and patrons’ choices have broadened. Bartenders agree: “There’s definitely been an uptick [in] ordering mocktails, I think because the stigma of not drinking in social situations is wearing down,” says Griffin Hudgins, bar manager of popular Upper Westside spot The Woodall.
Whether you’re looking for a bourbon-less old fashioned, virgin mojito (sometimes referred to as a no-jito) or even just a non-alcoholic beer, ATL’s got more than a few options for sober-curious and alcohol-free patrons.
Gypsy Kitchen
Gypsy Kitchen, a well-known and highly-rated Buckhead gem known for craft cocktails and unique tapas, offers excellent views and a romantic vibe. It’s perfect for a Dry January date night — or day out. In fact, Gypsy Kitchen only lists mocktails on its lunch menu. (Inside tip: they’re available for just $8 a pop all day.)
The eye-catching Razmatazz mocktail will immediately win over your tastebuds. It’s made simply with raspberries, lemon juice, and orgeat, an almond and rose water syrup, and served in a tall glass with light ice and lemon garnish. Rounding out the trio of options is the Blackberry Elixir, crafted with blackberries, lemon, basil, and honey, and the refreshing, light-tasting Pepino Fresco, using cucumber, mint, lime, and tonic water.
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