Mocktails Are Having a Moment Across the Main Line Area’s Dining Scene

Creative alcohol-free mixed drinks have earned a rightful place on bar menus across the region. Here are six great pretenders.

Stephen’s on State’s Autumn Harvest Punch

A medley of sliced apples, pears and cranberries, combined with a touch of cinnamon and maple syrup, garnished with a fresh rosemary sprig.

105 W State St., Media, (610) 891-8900.

Avola Kitchen + Bar's Apple Ginger Fizz

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Avola Kitchen + Bar’s Apple Ginger Fizz

Apple cider, fresh lime juice, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar and ginger ale, garnished with a cinnamon stick and white-sugar rim.

625 N. Morehall Road, Malvern, (484) 328-8584

White Dog Cafe Chester Springs’ Paw-Megranate Ginger Spritz

White Dog Cafe Chester Springs’ Paw-Megranate Ginger Spritz

Pomegranate juice, ginger beer and lime, garnished with a fresh rosemary sprig.

181 Gordon Drive, Exton, (610) 827-9000.

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Brick & Brew Havertown's Shrub & Spice

Brick & Brew Havertown’s Shrub & Spice

Spiced orange shrub, fresh lemon juice, club soda and cinnamon, garnished with a torched cinnamon stick and brown-sugar rim.

31 E. Eagle Road, Havertown, (484) 455-7250.

Rivertown Taps’ Peach Thyme Old Fashioned

Rivertown Taps’ Peach Thyme Old Fashioned

Peach juice, thyme simple syrup, black tea and lemon zest, garnished with a twist of orange peel and a fresh thyme sprig.

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226 Bridge St., Phoenixville, (484) 924-9112.

Gypsy Saloon’s Mango Nojito

Gypsy Saloon’s Mango Nojito

Mango puree, muddled mint, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and club soda, garnished with an orange slice.

128 Ford St., Conshohocken, (610) 828-8494.

The ‘Hit’ of Mocktails

  • Healthier: They’re a delicious, lower-calorie alternative to traditional cocktails.
  • Inclusive: Nondrinkers can participate in social activities without feeling left out.
  • Tasty: Alcohol-free flavors can be customized with spices, fruit, organic juices and other ingredients.
Mocktails in Philadelphia
Mocktails are available at Loews Philadelphia Hotel. Courtesy of Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Sips in the City

Loews Philadelphia Hotel’s Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Lyre’s American Malt, Aperitif Rosso and Italian Orange. 1200 Market St., (215)627-1200.

SkyHigh’s Gruvi Craft (Nonalcoholic Beer): Homemade ginger ale, ginger and soda. 1 N. 19th St., (215) 419-5059.

Fitz on 4th’s Mable Rum Old Fashioned: Ritual Zero Proof Rum, maple syrup and a cherry. 743 S. 4th St., (215) 3158989.

Thirsty Dice’s Blackjack Light (a twist on the Moscow Mule): Ginger beer and black currant syrup. 1642 Fairmount Ave., (215) 765-2679.

Ember & Ash’s Korean Spice Margarita: Mandarin purée, lime, gochujang and ginger. 1520 E. Passyunk Ave., (267) 606-6775.

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