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The Modern Mocktail: Three Distinctive Nonalcoholic Drink Recipes

How to make three nonalcoholic cocktails that will have your guests asking for another round. Also, learn some basic tenets of what makes a delicious mixed drink (with or without alcohol).
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Just because you're not drinking alcohol doesn't mean you have to stick to seltzer water. However you describe them — mocktails, low-ABV, zero-proof — a well-crafted nonalcoholic drink can make a night out a lot more pleasant if you're abstaining from alcohol.

And if you're hosting a party, having an intriguing booze-free option is often welcome — both by drinkers and nondrinkers. We offer you three options

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