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Mocktails have grown in popularity during the last few years as consumers continue to seek out healthier lifestyles. We recently talked with Chris Disney, managing partner of Picazzo’s Healthy Italian Kitchen, about the restaurant’s new mocktail offerings, which include Blueberry Thyme, Blue Elderflower, Ginger Immune Boost and Tropical Punch. He gave us the recipe for Tropical Punch and offered some great advice about how to make a mocktail shine. What’s the secret to making a...

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Driving, hopping on the sober-curious trend or otherwise foregoing booze? You don’t have to belly up to the bar and bashfully request a soda. Sip in style with these six cocktails sans alcohol from celebrated Valley eating and drinking establishments.   Photo courtesy Hula’s Modern Tiki   Hula’s Modern Tiki Hula’s tropical mocktails feature traditional tiki flare minus the booze. Earlier this month, the posh Polynesian-inspired eatery introduced four new non-alcoholic cocktails including the citrusy...

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If you’re alcohol-averse, it can be hard to find delicious drinks sans booze. That’s why Sushi Roku at W Scottsdale recently unveiled its new mocktail menu, which features three handcrafted concoctions with all the flavor and fanfare of a regular cocktail without the alcohol. As more people jump on the “sober curious” bandwagon, the demand for healthy, alcohol-free alternatives to traditional cocktails is growing. Sushi Roku is at the forefront of the trend. Are you...