Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Dummies

Biographical Note:

Ryan Foley has over a decade of experience working in the hospitality industry, is a longtime hospitality educator, and a supporter of the next generation of bartenders. He is the co-author of Bartending For Dummies and Running a Bar For Dummies.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Kicking Things Off 5

Chapter 1: The Rise of Non-Alcoholic Drinks 7

Chapter 2: Grabbing the Right Tools and Glasses 11

Chapter 3: Methods to the Madness 19

Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Home Bar 31

Part 2: A World of Flavor, Without Alcohol 43

Chapter 5: Non-Alcoholic Beer 45

Chapter 6: Non-Alcoholic Wine 51

Chapter 7: Non-Alcoholic Spirits 55

Chapter 8: Serving Non-Alcoholic Drinks at Home and at the Bar 59

Part 3: Sip & Savor: Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipes 65

Chapter 9: Classics & Riffs on Classic Cocktails 67

Chapter 10: Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipes from A to Z 77

Chapter 11: Drinks for Special Occasions 135

Chapter 12: Non-Alcoholic Drinks from Top Bartenders 149

Chapter 13: Non-Alcoholic Drinks from Bars around the World 177

Part 4: The Part of Tens 197

Chapter 14: More Than Ten Tidbits of Bar Slang 199

Chapter 15: More Than Ten Toasts to Mark Any Occasion 203

Recipe Index 205

Topics Index 227

Quench your thirst for zero-proof drinks

Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Dummies is full of recipes for non-alcoholic libations. With over 300 recipes for the home mixologist, this book is a great place to start learning how to make and serve tasty and satisfying alcohol-free drinks. You'll learn the history of non-alcoholic drinks, great zero-proof brands to try, and important tools and ingredients you'll need to strengthen your mixing skills. Plus, you'll get a handle on the concepts behind flavor profiles and balanced recipes, so you can start inventing your own alcohol-free creations. When you or your guests are looking to imbibe something classy and ethanol-free, Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Dummies is your go-to.

• Discover 300+ non-alcoholic cocktail recipes, plus a breakdown of ingredients and flavor profiles
• Stock up on shakers, mixing tools, glassware, and garnishes to up your mixology game
• Make fun drinks from around the world, and try recipes from famous bars and bartenders
• Enjoy all the fun of cocktail mixing, without all the side effects of alcohol

With Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Dummies, you and your sober-minded friends and family can skip the soda and seltzer water and instead enjoy fancy beverages full of flavor.