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Cocktail ABV Calculator (Free)

Cocktail ABV Calculator (Free)

Occasionally, it may be useful to know the total alcohol content of a cocktail. Calculating the ABV (alcohol by volume) is not particularly difficult, but if it’s something that you need to do frequently, this handy spreadsheet simplifies the process!

Sanbittèr – The Campari-Like Non-Alcoholic Italian Soda (Review)

Sanbittèr – The Campari-Like Non-Alcoholic Italian Soda (Review)

This one is for the Negroni fans. Sanbittèr is an Italian red bitter style soda that comes in perfectly dosed 3.4 ounce (10 cl) bottles. In the U.S. we know San Pellegrino mostly for their sparkling mineral water and a few citrus sodas, however, in…

DHŌS Non-Alcoholic Spirits Review (Plus Recipes)

DHŌS Non-Alcoholic Spirits Review (Plus Recipes)

Looking to better practice moderation and mindful consumption, I was excited to come across DHŌS non-alcoholic spirits. With this category seeing exponential growth, one can only hope we’re beyond the point of someone’s choice to cut back or cut out being a surprising statement. What…

Shaman’s Medley – A Complex and Bitter Non-Alcoholic Cocktail

Shaman’s Medley – A Complex and Bitter Non-Alcoholic Cocktail

It can be a challenge to match the complexity of a well-made (alcoholic) cocktail. However, when one considers all the elements that contribute to make cocktails enjoyable, it’s simpler to create non-alcoholic counterparts. The Shaman’s Medley is the perfect example because it incorporates egg white…

South Bend – A Non-Alcoholic Southside Riff

South Bend – A Non-Alcoholic Southside Riff

This non-alcoholic cocktail is a riff on the simple Southside. Non-alcoholic spirits often use either capsicum or menthol to simulate the burn of alcohol. I find that crafting a recipe that plays to that factor helps zero-proof options come closer to replacing their alcoholic counterparts.

Era of Light – A Non-Alcoholic Sunflower Riff

Era of Light – A Non-Alcoholic Sunflower Riff

This non-alcoholic cocktail is a riff on the Sunflower created by Sam Ross of Attaboy. It uses two of DHŌS Spirits’ alcohol-free products. The use of the Belvoir Elderflower Cordial is a great alternative to St. Germain, and the Pastiche bitters take the place of…

Italian in Rio

Italian in Rio

This cachaça cocktail almost reminds me of an El Presidente (white rum, blanc vermouth, curaçao, and grenadine) just more complex and with a balanced bitterness. However, upon further consideration, this is clearly a negroni riff, and an excellent one at that! This recipe is also…