Cr(af)ted Recipes

Alcohol-free cocktails worth crafting.

These are the recipes I come back to — classics rebuilt without alcohol, seasonal drinks for gatherings, and a few originals. Each one comes with the full thinking: why the drink is balanced, which tools matter, and the technique that makes it work. Want something custom? The recipe generator can build an alcohol-free version of nearly any cocktail you name.

Whiskey-Style →

Classic Sour

Whiskey Sour

Sweet, sharp, and perfectly balanced — the whiskey sour has been winning hearts since the 1700s. Our alcohol-f…

Southern Classic

Mint Julep

A silver goblet of crushed ice and the scent of fresh mint — the mint julep is as much ritual as it is recipe.…

New Orleans Legend

Sazerac

Born in New Orleans, the Sazerac is one of America's oldest cocktails. Herbaceous, bitter, and boldly aromatic…

Warm & Indulgent

Irish Coffee

All the warmth, none of the buzz. Our alcohol-free Irish Coffee layers bold coffee with rich whiskey notes and…

Tropical Twist

Whiskey Colada

Tropical meets bold. The smooth heat of whiskey finds its match in sweet pineapple and rich coconut cream — a …

Winter Warmer

Hot Toddy

The drink that made winter bearable for three centuries: alcohol-free whiskey, honey, lemon, and hot water, wi…

Two-Ingredient Classic

Whiskey Ginger

The easiest great drink there is: alcohol-free whiskey and ginger ale over ice with a squeeze of lime. Thirty …

Minimalist Classic

Whiskey Highball

Alcohol-free whiskey, sparkling water, a lemon twist — the Japanese-style highball proves that two ingredients…

Scotch Classic

Rob Roy

The Manhattan's Scottish cousin: alcohol-free whiskey, sweet vermouth alternative, and aromatic bitters, stirr…

Timeless Classic

Manhattan

One of the greatest cocktails ever built: alcohol-free whiskey and sweet vermouth alternative in a 2:1 embrace…

Autumn Classic

Maple Old Fashioned

The oldest cocktail template, sweetened with real maple syrup instead of sugar — alcohol-free whiskey, bitters…

New Orleans Classic

Milk Punch

A New Orleans brunch tradition: alcohol-free whiskey shaken with cold milk, powdered sugar, and nutmeg — soft,…

Garden Cocktail

Giro d'Italia

An unexpected garden-party drink: alcohol-free whiskey shaken with muddled cherry tomatoes, basil, lemon, and …

Orchard & Herb

Citrus Whiskey with Plum & Sage

Alcohol-free whiskey with lemon, maple, ripe plum, and fresh sage — an autumn sour that tastes like the end of…

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Cuban Classic

Mojito

Bright lime, fresh mint, a touch of sweetness, and the effervescence of club soda — the mojito is the taste of…

Tropical Escape

Piña Colada

Close your eyes, take a sip, and you're there. Creamy coconut, sweet pineapple, and the warmth of rum — our al…

Timeless Sour

Daiquiri

Three ingredients, perfectly balanced. The daiquiri is one of the great cocktails precisely because there's no…

Bold & Spicy

Dark & Stormy

Spicy ginger, dark rum character, and a squeeze of lime — the Dark & Stormy is a drink with personality. Ours …

New Orleans Party

Hurricane

The Hurricane was born in New Orleans and hasn't slowed down since. Tropical fruit, passion fruit, and a rum f…

Crowd Pleaser

Rum Punch

Part of a centuries-long tradition, rum punch is as much about community as it is about cocktails. This versio…

Simple & Satisfying

Cuba Libre

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. Rum, cola, and lime — the Cuba Libre has stood the test of time fo…

Fall Batch

Autumn Spiced Rum Punch

A big-batch punch built for fall gatherings: alcohol-free rum, apple cider, orange, and cranberry, loaded with…

Fireside Classic

Hot Buttered Rum

A colonial-era comfort drink of spiced butter batter, alcohol-free rum, and hot water — rich, warming, and mad…

Slow-Simmered

Mulled Apple Cider

Apple cider simmered low and slow with alcohol-free rum, cinnamon, star anise, cloves, and orange — the drink …

Brazilian Classic

Caipirinha

Brazil's national cocktail, alcohol-free: muddled lime and sugar with a rum alternative over ice. Rustic, brig…

Frozen Classic

Strawberry Daiquiri

The classic frozen strawberry daiquiri, alcohol-free: ripe berries, citrus, and rum alternative blended to sil…

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Mexican Classic

Margarita

Salt rim, citrus, agave sweetness — few drinks are as iconic as the margarita. Our alcohol-free version captur…

Visual Stunner

Tequila Sunrise

Named for the gradient it creates in the glass — deep red grenadine rising through orange juice into golden te…

Refreshingly Tart

Paloma

Mexico's most beloved tequila cocktail — more popular there than the margarita. Grapefruit, agave, tequila, an…

Spicy & Bright

Mexican Mule

A close cousin of the Moscow Mule but with tequila's agave character swapped in for vodka. The ginger bite is …

Bold & Beautiful

Spicy Blood Orange Margarita

The margarita's showier sibling. Deep crimson blood orange juice, a rim of chili salt, and the clean heat of j…

Texas Classic

Ranch Water

West Texas's favorite three-ingredient drink: alcohol-free tequila, fresh lime, and cold sparkling mineral wat…

Spicy & Bright

Jalapeño Margarita

The classic margarita with a controlled burn. A quick jalapeño-infused syrup brings the heat, while lime and o…

Holiday Sour

Cinnamon Tequila Sour

A classic sour built on alcohol-free tequila and warmed up with cinnamon — bright citrus up front, baking spic…

Fall Margarita

Apple Cider Margarita

The margarita goes to the orchard: alcohol-free tequila, fresh apple cider, orange, and lime with a cinnamon-s…

Holiday Margarita

Cranberry Margarita

Tart cranberry meets bright lime over an alcohol-free tequila base — a margarita dressed for the holidays with…

Desert Bloom

Prickly Pear Margarita

A margarita in fuchsia: prickly pear syrup brings vivid color and a melon-berry sweetness to the classic lime-…

Tropical Heat

Spicy Mango Margarita

Ripe mango, fresh jalapeño, and alcohol-free tequila with a Tajín rim — sweet heat done properly.…

Fruit-Forward

Strawberry Margarita

Fresh strawberries, lime, and alcohol-free tequila — served frozen or on the rocks. The summer margarita that …

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