Let the good times roll thanks to these craveworthy mocktails from local spots.
Enjoy the Pretty in Pink or zero-proof rosé at Royal Boucherie
The Mocktail: Cide Eye
The Place: Rex at The Royal
Inside the former Royal Theater, the cherished Rex at The Royal brings together elevated low-country-style cuisine, must-try mocktails and a modish aura. For a taste of something Southern, order the Cide Eye, with apple pie cocktail syrup, lemon, sparkling water and a salt rim. Wash this sip down with owner Jill Weber’s award-winning crab fondue. 1524 South St., 267.319.1366, rexphl.com
The Mocktail: Doctor’s Orders
The Place: Wilder
A mocktail a day keeps the doctor away at this Rittenhouse eatery. Load up on antioxidants with the refreshing Doctor’s Orders—a mix of ginger, honey and lapsang souchong (smoked black tea). Another health-conscious sip is found in the One Last Question: a mix of vanilla, lime and sarsaparilla with anti-inflammatory and liver-protecting properties. 2009 Sansom St., 215.309.2149, wilderphilly.com
The Mocktail: Pretty in Pink
The Place: Royal Boucherie
With excellent service and a complete locally sourced menu of French-inspired cuisine, guests are transported to Paris in the Old City restaurant. The beloved brasserie, owned by Stephen Simons and David Frank, mixes up a variety of temperance cocktails so you can pair your bites with a light sip. Get a zero-proof taste of France with the Gruvi Sparkling Rosé, or sip on the refreshing Pretty in Pink with strawberry, lime and sparkling grapefruit soda. 52 S. Second St., 267.606.6313, royalboucherie.com
Try Stratus Rooftop Lounge’s Currently Venting mocktail.
The Mocktail: Harvest Dreams
The Place: Stratus Rooftop Lounge
Eleven stories above Old City awaits the perfect spot for mocktails and mingling inside the Kimpton Hotel Monaco. Sink into the plush leather couches as you raise a glass of the Harvest Dreams. With a base of Seedlip 108—a zero-proof spirit flavored with traditional garden herbs—the tasty refreshment offers notes of spiced cucumber syrup and lime. 433 Chestnut St., 215.925.2889, stratuslounge.com
The Mocktail: Off the Beaten Path
The Place: Laser Wolf
Take your taste buds on an adventure with a visit to this Israeli grill house. While enjoying bites like date-harissa wings and tuna tartare, savor one of its nonalcoholic offerings. The zero-proof Off the Beaten Path provides a zing of citrus with salted beet grenadine, ginger beer and lime, while The Portia Bock tempts with sweet blackberry, ginger, lemon and soda. 1301 N. Howard St., 267.499.4660, laserwolfphilly.com
The Mocktail: Peach Spritz
The Place: Dolce Italian
Aperitivo time is not just for alcohol imbibers at Dolce Italian inside the W Philadelphia. Get your Aperol Spritz fix with the Peach Spritz, made from Seedlip Garden 108, peach and lemon. If you’re craving a cosmo, opt for the Cosnopolitan with Seedlip Grove 42, cranberry juice, lime and simple syrup. 1437 Chestnut St., 215.608.3000, dolceitalianrestaurant.com
The Mocktail: PGL
The Place: Forsythia
Chef-proprietor Christopher Kearse’s modern take on French classics is sure to whet your appetite, but how will you quench your thirst? The PGL, made from nonalcoholic tequila, pomegranate, ginger and lime juice. Pair the citrusy sip with wagyu beef tartare, black-lime-roasted artichokes and light Pavlova with ruby chocolate Chantilly. 233 Chestnut St., 215.644.9395, forsythiaphilly.com
The Mocktail: Spicy Tomato Juice
The Place: K’Far Cafe
As you bite into a flaky brown butter artichoke boreka at the CookNSolo spot, get your bloody mary fix through the Spicy Tomato Juice mocktail—a mix of tomato juice, horseradish, schug and fresh dill. For a sweeter take, try the Just a Friend, made with grapefruit, tarragon and seltzer. 110 S. 19th St., 267.800.7200, kfarcafe.com
The Mocktail: Tarragon Fizz
The Place: Jet Wine Bar
Despite being considered a “global vineyard,” owner Jill Weber aims to welcome everyone to delight in good times offering nonalcoholic cocktails. Choose from two bubbly zero-proof beverages like the Tarragon Fizz with Georgian tarragon soda, spiced honey and club soda, or the Cranberry Ginger Spritz. 1525 South St., 215.735.1116, jetwinebar.com
The Mocktail: The New Me
The Place: Patchwork
Happy hour is not just for cocktails. At Patchwork, mocktail drinkers can join in on afterwork drinks from 4 to 6PM, as well as throughout regular dinner hours. While sharing bites like the charcuterie board for two, enjoy The New Me, Ghia Spritz or Newgroni. Who said you can’t keep your spirits high while keeping your spirit consumption low? 1620 Chancellor St., 215.985.1234, patchworkphilly.com
The Mocktail: NA Negroni
The Place: R&D
As one of Philly’s best cocktail bars, it’s no surprise that R&D also offers top-tier mocktails. Pair one of its bar bites like bruschetta or the hummus plate with a nonalcoholic Negroni. Using housemade grapefruit honey cordial, the mocktail does not disappoint. For something more tropical, imbibe the virgin colada—a blend of fresh pineapple and coconut cream with a grated nutmeg garnish. 1206 Frankford Ave., rdphilly.com
Clementine’s Stable Cafe’s zero-proof appletini is made with Clean Co.’s apple vodka alternative, cranberry and sweetened lime.
The Mocktail: Zero Proof Appletini
The Place: Clementine’s Stable Cafe
Located in what was once a 19th century horse stable, Clementine’s is now a charming eatery serving up locally sourced bites and diverse drinks. While relaxing at one of the stable-wood tables, sip the zero-proof appletini or the New NA Fashion—a nonalcoholic take on an Old-Fashioned. 631 N. Broad St., 215.454.6530, clementinescafe.com
Photography by: LEXY PIERCE; COURTESY OF STRATUS ROOFTOP LOUNGE; ROSIE SIMMONS
