Zero-Proof Mixology: Bartenders Go All In on Non-Alcoholic Spirits

Zero-Proof Mixology: Bartenders Go All In on Non-Alcoholic Spirits

Once upon a time, ordering a non-alcoholic drink at a cocktail bar meant getting a soda with a lime wedge—or worse, a blank stare. But times have changed. Today, master bartenders across the globe are elevating the alcohol-free experience, crafting inventive, complex, and beautiful cocktails using premium non-alcoholic spirits. Leading the way? Standouts like The Pathfinder, a fermented and hemp-based spirit packed with earthy, botanical depth.

“The Pathfinder completely changed the game for me,” says Melissa from Calgary, Alberta. “I had a smoked sage and citrus cocktail that tasted just like something you'd sip in a speakeasy—it was thoughtful, balanced, and had that slow-sipping vibe you want from a great drink.”

Bartenders are embracing the challenge of layering flavors without relying on alcohol as the backbone. Instead, they’re tapping into ingredients like fermented teas, tinctures, herbs, and non-alcoholic wine to bring richness and nuance to each glass.

And speaking of wine—one of the most versatile bases for a summer mocktail is a dry, sparkling non-alcoholic wine like Prima Pavé. With crisp acidity and bubbles to spare, it makes the perfect foundation for light, refreshing creations ideal for patio season.

Featured Recipe: Prima Peach Spritz (A Zero-Proof Summer Favourite)

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz Prima Pavé Rosé Brut

  • 1 oz white peach purée (or muddled ripe peach)

  • 0.5 oz lemon juice

  • 2 dashes orange bitters (non-alcoholic)

  • Splash of soda water

  • Fresh mint and peach slice for garnish

 

Instructions:

  1. In a shaker, combine the peach purée and lemon juice. Shake briefly with ice.

  2. Strain into a wine glass filled with ice.

  3. Top with Prima Pavé Rosé Brut and a splash of soda water.

  4. Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig and peach slice.

This spritz is bright, fruit-forward, and totally alcohol-free—perfect for long sunny afternoons or a stylish brunch.

With non-alcoholic spirits like The Pathfinder and quality mixers like Prima Pavé on the rise, sober-curious drinkers no longer have to compromise. The craft is here. The flavor is real. And the bar is officially open for everyone.

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