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Where to Sip Satisfying, Nonalcoholic Cocktails in Phoenix

Where to stay sober and drink thoughtfully made mocktails right now

by Jamie Killin
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by Jamie Killin
Barter & Shake Creative Hospitality

Sure, some folks forgo booze in January after an indulgent New Year’s, but non-alcoholic cocktails have quickly become a popular option at bars for folks trying to cut back, designated driving, or maintaining sobriety. There’s even a trend toward nonalcoholic bars. No longer just Shirley Temples, a mocktail is a great way to add a bit of sparkle to a meal without compromising flavor.

These special non-alcoholic beverages — many of which are developed by award-winning bartenders in the Phoenix area — are so good, you might not ever go back to drinking.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.

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Garden Bar Phx

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This newcomer to the Phoenix bar scene earned instant street cred with James Beard-honored mixologist Kim Haasarud behind the bar. The menu offers a few mocktails that are just as impressive as boozy, including a Nopresso Martini, a non-alcoholic take on the trendy espresso martini. It’s made with cold brew coffee and house made ‘nomaro’ — a nonalcoholic version of amaro liqueur — sweetened with demerara sugar.

822 N 6th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 612-4438
(602) 612-4438

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Little Rituals

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This can’t-miss cocktail bar led by Bitter & Twisted co-owner Ross Simon and talented bartender Aaron Defeo is a must-try even if you’re skipping the booze. It offers two low-alcohol cocktails as well as seven cocktails with no alcohol variations, so there’s a ton to choose from if you’re looking for sober drinking options such as the virgin pina colada made with coconut sorbet.

132 S Central Ave 4th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 603-2050
(602) 603-2050

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Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

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Bitter & Twisted has received a long list of accolades for its cocktails, and thankfully the beverage expertise was extended to its nonalcoholic menu. One of the best-loved concoctions is the vibrant pink Miss Nightingale with hibiscus, sage, and cinnamon – served sparkling.

1 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 340-1924
(602) 340-1924

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Bar Bianco

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Bar Bianco makes skipping the booze easy with its selection of N/A drinks – that range from straightforward blends of non-alcoholic spirits with tonic or ginger beer, to more complex creations. The Mariposa Milk is a must-try made with a bit of the floral Seedlip Garden non-alcoholic spirit and the warm, citrus-y Seedlip Spice spirit mixed with pistachio orgeat, lemon juice, and lime juice.

609 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 528-3699
(602) 528-3699

Century Grand

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Chopped champion and GQ-touted bartender Jason Asher spent a lot of time on the mocktails at Century Grand and Undertow. At Grey Hen Rx, which is housed within Century Grand, the team creates all of their own non-alcoholic spirits, producing something that tastes almost like the real deal. The Dr. Cottley’s Expiremental “Gin No. 7” is prepared with non-alcoholic gin, non-alcoholic rhubarb amaro, peach, acacia honey, pineapple juice, lime, and lemon.

Phoenix, AZ 85018

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CRUjiente Tacos

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This taqueria puts just as much care into its beverages as it does its award-winning tacos, and its nonalcoholic cocktail is no exception. The CRU’sin Together is crafted with the botanical flavor of elderflower and sweetness from tropical passion fruit, muddled with strawberries and a fresh squeeze of lemon.

3961 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 687-7777
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Zinqué

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Zinque’s Innerbloom mocktail is a vibrant, pink cocktail that will make you forget about your favorite fruity alcoholic beverage. It features the sweet taste of hibiscus, fresh blackberry, and pomegranate, finished with a bit of bubbly club soda.

4712 N Goldwater Blvd Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(623) 745-9616
(623) 745-9616

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Drink Me! Tea Room

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This whimsical, reservation-only tea room has half a dozen mocktails to choose from including the Two Days Slow with hibiscus tea syrup and lime and the Flamingo with notes of raspberry and banana. Don’t miss the Penny Rose made with Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, Lyre’s Apertif Rosso, rose tea syrup, and rose petals.

1730 E Warner Rd #5, Tempe, AZ 85284
(602) 206-5469
(602) 206-5469

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Garden Bar Phx

822 N 6th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003

This newcomer to the Phoenix bar scene earned instant street cred with James Beard-honored mixologist Kim Haasarud behind the bar. The menu offers a few mocktails that are just as impressive as boozy, including a Nopresso Martini, a non-alcoholic take on the trendy espresso martini. It’s made with cold brew coffee and house made ‘nomaro’ — a nonalcoholic version of amaro liqueur — sweetened with demerara sugar.

822 N 6th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 612-4438
(602) 612-4438

Little Rituals

132 S Central Ave 4th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004

This can’t-miss cocktail bar led by Bitter & Twisted co-owner Ross Simon and talented bartender Aaron Defeo is a must-try even if you’re skipping the booze. It offers two low-alcohol cocktails as well as seven cocktails with no alcohol variations, so there’s a ton to choose from if you’re looking for sober drinking options such as the virgin pina colada made with coconut sorbet.

132 S Central Ave 4th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 603-2050
(602) 603-2050

Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

1 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003

Bitter & Twisted has received a long list of accolades for its cocktails, and thankfully the beverage expertise was extended to its nonalcoholic menu. One of the best-loved concoctions is the vibrant pink Miss Nightingale with hibiscus, sage, and cinnamon – served sparkling.

1 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 340-1924
(602) 340-1924

Bar Bianco

609 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Bar Bianco makes skipping the booze easy with its selection of N/A drinks – that range from straightforward blends of non-alcoholic spirits with tonic or ginger beer, to more complex creations. The Mariposa Milk is a must-try made with a bit of the floral Seedlip Garden non-alcoholic spirit and the warm, citrus-y Seedlip Spice spirit mixed with pistachio orgeat, lemon juice, and lime juice.

609 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 528-3699
(602) 528-3699

Century Grand

Phoenix, AZ 85018

Chopped champion and GQ-touted bartender Jason Asher spent a lot of time on the mocktails at Century Grand and Undertow. At Grey Hen Rx, which is housed within Century Grand, the team creates all of their own non-alcoholic spirits, producing something that tastes almost like the real deal. The Dr. Cottley’s Expiremental “Gin No. 7” is prepared with non-alcoholic gin, non-alcoholic rhubarb amaro, peach, acacia honey, pineapple juice, lime, and lemon.

Phoenix, AZ 85018

CRUjiente Tacos

3961 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

This taqueria puts just as much care into its beverages as it does its award-winning tacos, and its nonalcoholic cocktail is no exception. The CRU’sin Together is crafted with the botanical flavor of elderflower and sweetness from tropical passion fruit, muddled with strawberries and a fresh squeeze of lemon.

3961 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 687-7777
(602) 687-7777

Zinqué

4712 N Goldwater Blvd Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Zinque’s Innerbloom mocktail is a vibrant, pink cocktail that will make you forget about your favorite fruity alcoholic beverage. It features the sweet taste of hibiscus, fresh blackberry, and pomegranate, finished with a bit of bubbly club soda.

4712 N Goldwater Blvd Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(623) 745-9616
(623) 745-9616

Drink Me! Tea Room

1730 E Warner Rd #5, Tempe, AZ 85284

This whimsical, reservation-only tea room has half a dozen mocktails to choose from including the Two Days Slow with hibiscus tea syrup and lime and the Flamingo with notes of raspberry and banana. Don’t miss the Penny Rose made with Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, Lyre’s Apertif Rosso, rose tea syrup, and rose petals.

1730 E Warner Rd #5, Tempe, AZ 85284
(602) 206-5469
(602) 206-5469

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