Why mocktails?

Back in 2020, I decided it was time to take an indefinite break from drinking. I'd come to rely on my evening wine a little too much, and eventually realized it was taking more from my life than it was giving.

But I still LOVED the ritual of an afternoon wind-down drink. I couldn't find anything I loved on the grocery store shelves, and many were packed with sugar and other nasties I was trying to avoid...because who wants to stop drinking and replace the alcohol with all that sugar?!

So, armed with fresh ingredients from my garden and a newfound curiosity for mixology, I started experimenting in my kitchen. I shared my recipes with friends and family, the feedback was incredible, and The Mindful Mocktail was born.

But can we make them better for you?

Based on feedback from my community, my mocktail recipes have evolved a lot since then. You'll still find plenty of indulgent favorites, but these days I'm also really interested in the functional, nourishing ingredients we can add to our drinks, not just what we take away.

That philosophy also inspired my cookbook, The Mindful Mocktail. I worked with a nutritionist to develop more than 60 simple, nourishing recipes, and that book has now sold over 10,000 copies worldwide. That experience, along with years of feedback from my community, has helped shape the way I think about ingredients and recipe development today.

You'll now find plenty of functional, nourishing recipes here too, using ingredients like herbal teas, fresh fruits and hydrating ingredients, as well as lower-sugar mocktails and cozy evening sips to help you wind down.

What started as a little recipe website has grown into a community of millions of people who want to drink less without missing out!