This story was originally published on June 17, 2020, and updated on May 4, 2022.
World Cocktail Day falls on May 13 this year. But if you’ve opted for a sober curious lifestyle—which means taking a break from alcohol or giving it up completely—try making yourself one of these recipes that use non-alcoholic spirits as your base. They are zero-proof yet perfectly capture the taste and aroma of the traditional spirit, ensuring you still enjoy the full flavours of your favourite tipple without getting a hangover. That said, here are recipes shared by Lyre's, Kin Euphorics, Seedlip and Melato to get you started.
1. No-Groni

INGREDIENTS
- 60ml Melati Classic
- 30ml orange juice
- Splash of tonic water
- Ice cubes
METHOD
- Build all ingredients into a rocks glass with ice.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice.