As many American adults cut down on drinking and wineries ramp up family-friendly activities, nonalcoholic options have become more popular around the country — including in Michigan. Local wineries have found a variety of ways to offer NA drinks to visitors.
Here are a few of Black Star Farms’ most popular nonalcoholic cocktails, courtesy of the winery.
Triple Berry Mule
0.75 ounce triple berry syrup
1 quarter whole lime
Add to ice-packed pint glass and top with ginger beer.
Triple Berry Syrup
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 cup frozen triple berry mix
Heat ingredients to almost a boil. Simmer 30 minutes. Cool and filter.
Apple Ginger Fizz
1 tablespoon apple butter
Sprinkle of cinnamon/clove/nutmeg mix
Add to shaker along with a little Vernors. Shake well. Strain into rocks glass half-filled with ice. Top with Vernors.
Basil Berry Mocktail
3 ounces cranberry juice
1 ounce basil simple syrup
0.5 ounce lime juice
Add all ingredients to a shaker. Shake well. Strain into an ice-packed Collins glass.
Basil Simple Syrup
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
8-10 fresh basil leaves
Heat to almost a boil. Simmer 45 minutes at low heat. Cool and filter.
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