Beat the summer heat by sipping on smooth mocktails with fresh fruit juices, syrups, and herbs.
What are mocktails? Well, they are all the delicious goodness of cocktails without one ingredient – alcohol. Whether you want to beat the bloat this summer or simply enjoy a refreshing cocktail without the tang of alcohol, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s where to find mocktails in the Hudson Valley:
HuckleberryÂ
New Paltz
Look no further than Huckleberry in New Paltz to find something for everyone. This cozy location offers delicious mocktails such as the Lavender-Ade, Yellow Jacket (featuring citrusy flavors), frozen watermelon mint limeade, and Early Bird (flavors of rhubarb, lemon, ginger, and mint). In addition, the venue dishes up small and large plates that are perfect for any appetite. Enjoy the outdoor seating (complete with a firepit) with friends by your side and a mocktail in hand as you celebrate summertime in the Hudson Valley.
Hudson Taco
NewburghÂ
Looking for delicious mocktails to enjoy on the waterfront? Hudson Taco has you covered. A favorite in the Hudson Valley for small-plate tacos and margaritas, the eatery also offers delicious non-alcoholic drinks. The house-made agua frescas include horchata, pineapple mango, and strawberry and mint limonada. Located in the historic West Shore Train Station in Newburgh, Hudson Taco offers relaxed, modern vibes that make it the perfect spot to enjoy a mocktail with friends.
Mill & Main Restaurant
Kerhonkson
Mill & Main Restaurant offers a charming dining experience infused with Latin and Caribbean flair. The indoor bar and seating area is comfortable for dining with friends, or you can opt to dine outdoors and enjoy the beautiful Rondout Creek. The menu incorporates delicious mocktails such as the Seedlip Sip, featuring Seedlip Citrus nonalcoholic gin. Be sure to ask about additional mocktails the restaurant is serving, and look out for flavors incorporating citrus, hibiscus, and other seasonal ingredients.
Mill & Main mocktails. Photo by Olivia Cambalik
Padrona
Hudson
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A delicious “fast-casual” cocktail concept in Hudson, Padrona is a true neighborhood bar with a variety of cocktails and—you guessed it—nonalcoholic creations. Some booze-free mocktails the eatery offers include the CosNOpolitan, amaretti sour, and The Standard (blueberry shrub, soda water, and orange). Complete you experience with snacks like pickled vegetables, whipped ricotta, or tinned fish.
Wonderbar
Beacon
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A delicious destination in Beacon, Wonderbar offers a selection of spirit-free drinks. The Together Forever, a mocktail creation with flavors of passionfruit, vanilla miso, and ginger, and the Great Bambino, with nonalcoholic Ritual run, pineapple, orange, coconut cream, and nutmeg, are not to be missed. For ready-to-drink mocktails, try the Phony Negroni or Tost Sparkling nonalcoholic wine.
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