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Product Description A creative collection of 100 recipes for nonalcoholic aperitifs, mocktails, martinis, infusions, wine alternatives, and more, plus food-pairing tips. Featuring fresh and festive beverages, ZERO PROOF COCKTAILS is the perfect elixir for anyone weary of uninspired liquor-free libations. Tired of the limited choices available to nondrinkers, chef and mixologist Liz Scott set out to create and share tempting zero-proof concoctions that complement any meal and satisfy every craving. Her alternatives to classic drinks, such as the Cosmopolitan Charade, Toasted Almond Cordial, Raspberry Razzletini, and Strawberry White Sangria, will make every family gathering and chic party a memorable one--for everyone. From the Publisher * A creative collection of 100 recipes for nonalcoholic aperitifs, mocktails, martinis, infusions, wine alternatives, and more, plus food-pairing tips. * More than one-third of Americans are nondrinkers. * An innovative resource and gift for party hosts and abstainers of every variety, from pregnant or nursing moms and designated drivers to individuals with religious, medical, or dietary restrictions. About the Author Professional chef and caterer LIZ SCOTT is the award-winning author of The Sober Kitchen and Sober Celebrations. A coveted speaker and advocate for the sober community, she lives in Plainfield, New Jersey.THE AUTHOR SCOOP What is your favorite thing about being an author?I love hearing from readers who tell me how my work has inspired and encouraged them on their path of sobriety and good health. Just a few of those types of letters make all the hard work worthwhile.Are you "six degrees of separation" away from anyone famous?When I was working as a personal chef, one of my clients was John Guare, the playwright of ”Six Degrees of Separation.” Does that count?Favorite dessert?I adore a really good cannoli.What food could you not live without?PizzaHow do you cheer yourself up when you're feeling down?Whenever I’m feeling like I need rejuvenation, I go out in my backyard and enjoy all of nature’s gifts. I’m an avid gardener and backyard birder and have lots of feeders set up and flowers growing that attract a variety of birds and critters who never fail to put a smile back on my face. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. chapter 1 elixirs and aperitifs The traditional glass of sherry or vermouth, long popular as a before-dinner drink, has given way to an array of creative concoctions and rediscovered liqueurs and tonics. For the versatile host, making zero-proof versions of these types of cocktails has never been easier or more exciting. From unusual fruit juices and syrups to alcohol-free bitters and infusions, countless extraordinary ingredients can be combined to create an assortment of delicious alcohol-free elixirs and aperitifs that will please every palate and begin any get-together with sophistication and novelty. Aperitifs, as well as elixirs, or remedy drinks, were originally designed as medicinal beverages, most often made by infusing spirits with herbs and spices and served to stimulate the appetite. Today they're enjoying a comeback in entertaining, as they provide the perfect prelude to an afternoon or evening of fine food by priming the palate and creating an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Literally translated from the Latin aperire, meaning "to open," an aperitif will start off your entertaining with real style, no matter what the occasion. old-fashioned barley water Popular since the nineteenth century as a restorative for people with a weak constitution, this elixir has also long been used as a thirst quencher for athletes and is still served at the annual tennis tournament in Wimbledon, England. Keep some barley water on hand for gulping after strenuous runs and workouts, or for under-the-weather guests or family members who crave something refreshing without the buzz or fizz. 1/2 cup pearl barley 4 cups spring wat
