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Simon’s Top 0% Tipples For Dry January

From Dry January to year-round mindful sipping, discover Bar Manager Simon's top 0% tipples for all those looking for the full Alverton bar experience, minus the alcohol.

As more guests embrace alcohol-free choices, we sat down with Bar Manager Simon to talk about the rise of 0% drinking every January and beyond. From standout mocktails and surprisingly good alcohol-free beers to tips for making every guest feel included at the bar, Simon shares his insights into why choosing not to drink no longer means missing out.

Dry January has become really popular, and can be a great way to reset after the festive period. Have you noticed an increase in guests asking for 0% or alcohol-free options at The Alverton?

Absolutely yes! Not just throughout Dry January, but all year round. Low and no-alcohol alternatives have come a long way since I started in hospitality, and there are now some really brilliant options.

When someone asks for a non-alcoholic drink recommendation, how do you usually guide them?

Ordinarily, I’ll start by asking what their go-to tipple is normally. Often we can like-for-like swap a boozy beverage for a 0% option. We have a pretty solid core range, but really our shining offerings are our alcohol-free beers and our mocktails.

What makes a really good mocktail in your opinion?

Balance and creativity. We take pride in the fact that our mocktails are unique! We have an excellent riff on a Kir Royale on our mocktail menu, which is one of our most popular offerings.

Are there any alcohol-free drinks or mocktails on the menu right now that you particularly enjoy recommending?

As mentioned, the Alverton Royale is a great mocktail if you’re after a touch of class. For me, it’s all about alcohol-free beers. Guinness Zero is by far and away our best-selling 0% offering, and it is so close to the real thing that you can’t tell the difference!

Do you find certain flavours work better than others when you’re creating alcohol-free cocktails?

With mocktails, it’s very easy to go too sweet and to go really heavy on fruit juices. The fine art of it comes from creating something that is delicate on the palate and gives the guest a sense of inclusion, especially if they are the designated driver!

How do you make sure guests choosing 0% drinks still feel like they’re getting the full bar experience?

It’s all about guest involvement, giving them options outside of just water or a Coke when they aren’t drinking is pivotal. We stock a brilliant range of drinks for the non-drinker.

What would you recommend to someone trying Dry January for the first time who’s worried about missing out?

Ask for advice from your bartender, you might be shocked to find we are very well equipped and experienced!

If guests remember just one alcohol-free drink from their visit to The Alverton, what would you hope it would be – and why?

Well, I’d hope it was one of our fabulous mocktails. My favourite is the Rose Spritz because it’s a little more unusual – and if you’re feeling a bit zesty you can drop a vodka in it and turn it into a proper cocktail!

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