Start with sparkling water, tonic, ginger beer, citrus, bitters or a bitter non-alcoholic aperitif, and one fresh garnish. Then serve the drink in the same glassware you would use for a cocktail. The goal is not to mimic alcohol. It is to give guests a drink with temperature, texture, aroma, and intention. A mocktail bar is good hosting because it removes the awkward second-class option.
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How to Build a Mocktail Bar for Guests
A good mocktail bar needs structure: bubbles, citrus, bitter notes, fresh garnish, and a real glass.
