LA's Best Booze-Free Drinks: A Rise in Mocktails and Sober Sipping Options
In an effort to cut back on excessive drinking or embark on a dry January detox, several LA restaurants and bars are catering to the growing demand for zero-proof drinks. What was once seen as a sacrificial choice is now being rebranded as an exciting culinary experience.
At Providence, a three-Michelin-starred eatery, mocktails are not just an afterthought but rather expertly crafted beverages that harmonize with each course of the fine dining meal. The bar at Benjamin continues to innovate in its approach to mixology by incorporating techniques such as clarification and fat-washing to create unique textures and flavors.
Rooftop hotspots like Dante and Lemon Grove offer sweeping views paired with mocktail options, while poolside Butterfly serves a virgin take on José Andrés' famous Salt Air Margarita. From swanky cocktail bars to the city's coolest sushi restaurants, these spots are redefining what it means to enjoy a drink without sacrificing flavor or sophistication.
In this new era of sober drinking, LA is emerging as a hub for creative mocktail-making, providing an exciting alternative to traditional cocktails and proving that even the most discerning palates can find something to love in the world of zero-proof drinks.
In an effort to cut back on excessive drinking or embark on a dry January detox, several LA restaurants and bars are catering to the growing demand for zero-proof drinks. What was once seen as a sacrificial choice is now being rebranded as an exciting culinary experience.
At Providence, a three-Michelin-starred eatery, mocktails are not just an afterthought but rather expertly crafted beverages that harmonize with each course of the fine dining meal. The bar at Benjamin continues to innovate in its approach to mixology by incorporating techniques such as clarification and fat-washing to create unique textures and flavors.
Rooftop hotspots like Dante and Lemon Grove offer sweeping views paired with mocktail options, while poolside Butterfly serves a virgin take on José Andrés' famous Salt Air Margarita. From swanky cocktail bars to the city's coolest sushi restaurants, these spots are redefining what it means to enjoy a drink without sacrificing flavor or sophistication.
In this new era of sober drinking, LA is emerging as a hub for creative mocktail-making, providing an exciting alternative to traditional cocktails and proving that even the most discerning palates can find something to love in the world of zero-proof drinks.
! I've been trying a lot of those virgin mojitos at restaurants and they're actually really tasty 
. It's awesome that places like Providence and Benjamin are putting so much thought into creating delicious non-alcoholic drinks. And can we talk about how Instagrammable these rooftop bars are? 
I mean, who doesn't love a good mocktail with a view of the city skyline? It's great to see the city embracing this trend and making sober drinking look fancy and fun 
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bartender. anyone else tried those fat-washed drinks tho? sounds so fancy 
But overall, I'm just curious if LA really needs its own 'sober drinking scene' or if we'll be stuck sipping on mediocre mocktails for years to come 
. And, honestly, some of these mocktails sound insane 
. Three-Michelin-starred places doing it? That's next level 
. I'm all about that zero-proof life, and if the celebs are getting in on it too, then yeah, this is the future 
. Less hangovers = more brunching 
. Can't wait to try out some of these creations 
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. The whole "dry January detox" thing was always a bit of a buzzkill for me 
... now we can just have fun with it and try new things!
. I'm all for trying new things and pushing boundaries, especially when it comes to food and drinks. Plus, it's awesome that these places are making it feel like a fun experience rather than some kind of sacrifice 
. Who knows, maybe this is the start of something big in the beverage world!
. And I'm not even kidding when I say that the 'virgin take' on José Andrés' famous cocktail at Butterfly is giving me life 
I'm definitely going to be checking out some of these places with friends this summer 
Those restaurants and bars are killing it with their zero-proof drink menus! 
Providence sounds like a total game-changer with their fine dining mocktails - fancy, but not fussy 
. And have you tried those Salt Air Margaritas at Butterfly? Game-changer! 
, and if it means enjoying some amazing drinks without the hangover, then count me in! and omg have you tried those clarifying techniques they're using at benjamin's bar? sounds like science magic to me 
. It's awesome to see LA becoming a hub for this whole sober drinking thing, where you can still have a blast without sacrificing flavor or style.
. It's all about options now and I'm here for it