Ready for a Refreshing Summer?
Try These Non-Alcoholic Cocktails!

We all love kicking back with a tasty drink when it’s hot out. But sometimes you don’t want the buzz from alcohol. That’s where non-alcoholic (N/A) spirits come in! These special beverages let you sip flavorful cocktails without any of the alcohol.

What exactly are N/A spirits? They’re like non-alcoholic versions of liquors like gin, vodka or whiskey. But instead of being made from fermented grains or fruits, they get their flavor from natural botanical ingredients like fruits, herbs, spices and plant extracts.

Sans JUNiPRE is a great example. Initially conceived as a N/A gin replacement, it proves to be a much more versatile alcohol replacement, with botanical extracts of ginseng, basil, coriander—as well as a touch of chili—to give it a complex, herbal flavor with a slight kick.

The cool thing about JUNiPRE and other N/A spirits is you can use them to make sophisticated cocktails that taste like they have alcohol – but 100% booze-free. That means no calories or sugar from alcohol either.

So how do they make these N/A versions of liquors? It’s through special extraction and distillation processes. The botanical ingredients get steeped or distilled to capture their flavors and aromas, but without any fermentation to create alcohol. Fancy techniques like vapor infusion and cold-pressing are used.

At the end, you’re left with a concentrated botanical extract that tastes just like the real spirit – minus the alcohol content. Pretty neat science! And it lets you get creative mixing up cocktails with unique botanical flavors.

Speaking of cocktails, that’s where N/A spirits really shine. JUNiPRE makes a stellar base for alcohol-free versions of classic gin drinks. Or you can get inventive with new botanically-inspired creations! 

Here are four tasty summer N/A cocktails to try:

Grapefruit Botanical Spritz

• 3 oz Sans JUNiPRE
• 1 oz grapefruit juice
• 1/2 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey & water)
• 3 oz sparkling water
• Grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig for garnish

Just build the JUNiPRE, juice and honey syrup over ice in a glass. Top with sparkling water, stir gently and garnish with a grapefruit slice and rosemary sprig.

Garden Gin & Tonic

• 2 oz Sans JUNiPRE
• 4-5 oz premium tonic water
• Handful fresh mint leaves
• Lime wedge

This is an easy one! Simply build the N/A gin and tonic water over fresh ice in a glass. Lightly muddle in some mint, and garnish with a crisp lime wedge.

Strawberry Lavender Lemonade

• 2 oz Sans JUNiPRE
• 4 oz lemonade
• 1 oz strawberry puree
• 1/4 oz lavender syrup (see below)
• Lemon wheel and lavender sprig for garnish
• For lavender syrup: Bring 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and 2 tbsp dried lavender just to a simmer. Let cool, then strain out lavender buds.

Shake the JUNiPRE, lemonade, strawberry puree and lavender syrup with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice and garnish.

Basil Gin Smash

• 6-8 fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
• 2 oz Sans JUNiPRE
• Splash of soda water
• Lime wheel and basil sprig for garnish

Gently muddle the basil leaves and syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add lime juice, JUNiPRE and ice; shake hard for 10 seconds. Strain into a glass over fresh ice. Top with a splash of soda and garnish.

Those all look and taste like legit cocktails, right? But there’s no alcohol whatsoever – just pure botanical bliss. And that’s not the only perk of these N/A botanical cocktails. They’re also way healthier than their boozy counterparts. You’re basically just sipping hydrating botanical waters without any of alcohol’s dehydrating, head-pounding effects.

Skipping alcohol can mean better sleep, brighter skin, fewer calories, no hangovers and more steady energy. The botanicals in N/A spirits like JUNiPRE may even provide antioxidants and other nutrients.

So this summer, why not explore the world of non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails? You can stay refreshed while indulging in serious botanical flavors. Treat yourself to a grown-up glass of pure flavor without the headache.

Whether you’re laying poolside, firing up the grill, or just relaxing on the patio, these alcohol-free cocktails let you raise a glass without any of the side effects. Stay cool, hydrated and hangover-free with delicious N/A sippers like JUNiPRE. Your body will thank you!