What Makes Zero ABV Cocktails So Much More Than Just Fancy Mocktails?

The recent years have seen a revolution in India’s AlcoBev industry. Whether it’s bar trends, home-grown craft spirits, or innovative menus, India is certainly at the top of its game. Leading this revolution is the zero ABV trend. These cocktails are not just for people who are looking to cut back on their alcohol, but for everyone who is looking to enjoy a fun and flavourful drink without missing the excitement of booze.

What Are Zero ABV Cocktails?

Essentially zero ABV cocktails are cocktails without alcohol, but does it make a mocktail with a fancy name? Certainly not! These drinks don’t just eliminate alcohol but are designed to have complexity and depth. They are crafted with attention, delivering bold flavours and exciting textures, minus the buzz, of course.

Zero ABV cocktails are becoming more and more popular among people who are looking for a healthier and mindful drinking experience. These drinks allow you to be a part of the social scene without worrying about a hangover the next day. While both zero ABV cocktails and mocktails are alcohol-free, there’s a difference in how they are made and experienced.

Mocktails are just the alcohol-free version of a classic cocktail. For example, if you take out rum from a mojito, it will turn into a mocktail. They’re definitely delicious but lack the complexity and flavours that zero ABV cocktails offer.

Zero ABV cocktails, on the other hand, use special non-alcoholic spirits, bitters and syrups that can offer the same flavour profile as the original cocktail, but without the alcohol. These drinks offer the balance of sweetness, bitterness, and herbal notes, turned into a flavourful drink.

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Non-Alcoholic Drinks Filled With Creativity And Flair

The availability of non-alcoholic spirits is certainly a game-changer in the industry. These alternative spirits deliver the exact flavours of gin, whisky, tequila and rum without the alcohol, making it easy to replicate classic cocktails without the buzz. 

These non-alcoholic spirits make it very easy to create zero ABV cocktails even when you’re at home. For example:

• If you’re looking to enjoy a margarita, simply skip the tequila and replace it with a non-alcoholic agave spirit. To replicate the complexity of the orange liqueur, you can use a splash of orange bitters, and there you have it, a margarita that is just as refreshing but without the alcohol
• If you wish to sip on a zero ABV gin and tonic, use a zero proof gin, top it with tonic water, a wedge of lime and a sprig of rosemary. 

Whether you are looking to adapt to a sober lifestyle or simply want something that doesn’t give you a hangover the next morning, the Zero ABV Cocktails are a boon. They let you enjoy your drink and socialise without any side effects of alcohol. 

This trend is certainly revolutionising how we enjoy drinks.

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