Dry January is officially at the halfway mark and if your usual go-to drinks are starting to feel a little uninspiring, this is your sign to shake things up. Chef Richard Sandoval’s Art of Zero-Proof collection proves that going alcohol-free doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor, ritual, or creativity. He designs each recipe with the same care as a craft cocktail, making eight refreshing mocktails to carry you through the rest of the month and maybe even after.
Who is Chef Richard Sandoval?
Chef Richard Sandoval is an international restaurateur and staple chef of modern Latin cuisine. He is known for blending traditional Latin flavors as well as contemporary culinary techniques to make his unique creations. A four-time James Beard Award nominee, he has built a global restaurant portfolio spanning more than 60 concepts across the the world and continues to innovate the beverage space, with his zero-proof and cocktail programs.
Mocktail Recipes from Chef Richard Sandoval
Smoked Old Fashioned
N/A bourbon, homemade bitters, and then a final aromatic veil of smoke make this mocktail feel straight out of a fantasy novel. A bit of vanilla as well as agave take this recipe a long way.
Blackberry Penicillin
This isn’t your usual Penicillin. Lapsang souchong tea creates a vibrant base for this beverage before layering a ginger-honey shrub, N/A bourbon, and a blackberry jam swirl.
Aloe & Apple White No-Groni
Fresh aloe vera and a tart apple shrub are the answers to a delicious mocktail. In this No-Groni, Chef Richard swaps gin for Seedlip Garden 108 which adds herbal notes.
Garden Grove Highball
Those straying away from alcohol can still enjoy a highball. This particular recipe focuses on the flavors of yuzu and crisp cucumber then uplifts them with hints of bergamot and cedar.
Coco & Mango Milk Punch
Allow Chef Richard to take you to the tropics with this silky-smooth mocktail. The use of whole milk and coconut water blends with pineapple juice, lime juice, and mango puree for something much better than sparkling water.
Grapefruit Sour
Hibiscus tea doesn’t have to be served in a mug. Giffard Non-Alcoholic Grapefruit Liqueur is the star of the show here as elements of the tea, hazelnut, as well as fresh citrus balance out the bitter liqueur.
Espresso Maíztini
A cozy Espresso Martini is just the thing for a cold winter night and this recipe is also an easy one to follow. It uses cold brew coffee, butter-flavored popcorn infused coffee liqueur, as well as a clove and cinnamon cold foam for something different.
Margarita Verde
A margarita that’s just tequila is boring. But this Margarita Verde mocktail engages every one of your senses with Pandan and jalapeño syrup, Hoja Santa and pink pepper oil, and oolong salt for the rim. Then, a smoking palo santo stick on top makes the perfect garnish.
Recipes and Photos Courtesy of Chef Richard Sandoval and Richard Sandoval Hospitality
Story by Kylie Thomas
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