How to Make The Perfect Negroni Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 oz Zero-Proof Gin Alternative
• 1 oz Non-Alcoholic Italian Orange Spirit (like Lyre’s Italian Orange or Wilfred’s)
• 1 oz Tart Cranberry Juice (unsweetened) or NA Sweet Vermouth
• Garnish: A wide orange swath.

Instructions

1. The Build: Add all ingredients into a rocks glass.
2. The Chill: Add one large, clear ice cube.
3. The Stir: Stir gently for 20 seconds to integrate the heavy syrups with the lighter juices.
4. The Aromatics: Squeeze the orange peel over the glass to release the oils and drop it in.

Pro-Tips for the Zero-Proof Haven

The Color: Use a splash of beet juice if you need to deepen the ruby hue without changing the flavor profile.

The Bitters: If it feels too sweet, add a dash of gentian root tea or extra aromatic bitters. That “bitter bite” is the Negroni’s signature.