Amour's Felur D'Amour
With the influx of non-alcoholic spirit brands like Seedlip and Ghia and SoCal's renowned produce, the Los Angeles bar and dining scene has stepped up its mocktail game. Read on for the very best you can find across the city.
Carbon Beach Club: Violetta
Website/ 22878 Pacific Coast Hwy 90265
Among all the fantastic mocktails at the Malibu Beach Inn restaurant, the Violetta is one you absolutely do not want to miss. Made with Seedlip Garden 108, violet, lemon and seltzer, it is the perfect complement to gorgeous Pacific views.
Amour- The Fleur D’Amour
Website/ 8715 Beverly Blvd 90048
Amour’s excellent French cuisine earned it a spot on the Michelin Guide, a standard lived up to by its nonalcoholic beverages. You could go traditional with the non-boozy Kir Royal, a Parisian classic, but The Fluer D’Amour is too pretty to pass. It pairs lychee with rose and elderflower.
Ardor at The West Hollywood Edition: Rose
Website/ 9040 Sunset Blvd 90069
At a vegetable-forward restaurant like Ardor, it’s no surprise The West Hollywood Edition restaurant has an exquisite produce-driven selection of beverages. One outstanding pick is the Rose, a Seedlip Citrus-based cocktail made with calpico and raspberry. Not only is it tasty, but the beverage’s soft pink hue makes it photo-ready.
The Blvd- Feeling Pretty Light
Website/ 9500 Wilshire Blvd 90212
The Beverly Wilshire restaurant keeps things refreshing for its outstanding mocktail. Called Feeling Pretty Light, the balancing act of peach and lemon come together with raspberry and rose petal.
Belle’s Beach House- Watermelon Mint Spritz
Website/ 24 Windward Ave 90291
This elevated tropical establishment allures Venice locals and visitors with its robust espresso martini lineup and adult slushies. However, its hearty nonalcoholic beverage lineup is enough reason to make a stop next time you're in the neighborhood and showcases the power of SoCal’s ingredient abundance. Options like the apple-ginger-lemon or carrot-lemon-turmeric spritz will get you ready to take on the day, but the watermelon-mint spritz is just as spirited and it tastes like you’re on vacation.
Carmel- No-Groni
Website/ 7383 Melrose Ave 90046
Melrose’s buzzy Israeli restaurant ensures all kinds of drinkers—sober, sober-ish or enthusiastic imbiber—get to experience classic cocktails. Among its three nonalcoholic drinks (including a watermelon “martini”), the No-Groni charms for its marrying of juniper, hibiscus tea, black currant and strawberry.
Casa Madera: Estrellita
Website/ 8440 Sunset Blvd 90069
The Estrellita is a star among Casa Madera’s selection of element-inspired beverages. A mesmerizing mocktail, it features Seedlip Garden with prickly pear, epazote, lime and berry air.
Death & Co.- Phantom Tollbooth
Website/ 818 E 3rd St 90013
The bar wizards at Death & Co. crafted a zero-proof cocktail lineup worthy of standing alongside its spirited brethren. Next time you’re in, consider the Phantom Tollbooth. Tapping a few nonalcoholic titans, the bubbly beverage stirs up Non No.1 raspberry and chamomile sparkling “wine”, Lyre's white cane, Ritual zero-proof rum, lime and cinnamon.
Irie and Hind at PleasureMed: Yellow Brick Road
Website/ 7717 Santa Monica Blvd 90046
The multi-functioning PleasureMed in West Hollywood is home to Irie and Hind, which serve great zero-proof cocktails year-round. If you’re looking for a drink that’s as flavorful as it is hydrating, you’ll want to order the Yellow Brick Road here for a libation journey of coconut water, lemon ginger and turmeric that is almost as magical as Dorothy’s.
Nobu Los Angeles- Yuzu Strawberry Calpico
Website/ 903 N La Cienega Blvd 90069
The esteemed sushi institution now offers mocktails as a permanent part of its beverage program. While any of its offerings satisfies, the Yuzu Strawberry Calpico stands out as a vibrant pairing fitting for rounds of sashimi and other Japanese delicacies. Strawberry Calpico coalesces with refreshing notes of mint and yuzu.
Playa Provisions- Golden Slumbers
Website/ 119 Culver Blvd 90293
Chef Brooke Williamson’s love for California coastal cuisine is evident across her multi-concept Playa Provisions, even down to the beverage menus. The Playa del Rey recently added a few creations showcasing Ritual Zero Proof non-alcoholic spirits, proving beach-favorite drinks like margaritas and piña coladas don’t only need to come as cocktails. For a zang of spice and a touch of sweetness, opt for the Golden Slumbers. The lime and soda beverage comes to life thanks to grapefruit, passion fruit and fresno chili.
Thunderbolt- The Pride of Oxnard
Website/ 1263 W Temple St 90026
A World’s Best Bars heavyweight, Thunderbolt knows a thing or two about beverages, not just cocktails. The Echo Park mixologists prove it with The Pride of Oxnard. A gorgeous display of everyone’s favorite berry, the fizzy drink enlivens strawberry cordial with jasmine and juniper.
In a city saturated with crafty bartenders, a wonderful mocktail is always right around the corner in Los Angeles.
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