Zeroing in on choices
Socializing with spirited style — sans the spirits“To your health!”
It’s a toast heard around the world. Whether raising a glass of sparkling water or wine, a mocktail or a cocktail, the focus is on health, wellness — and choices.
Dry January was just the catalyst. What used to be simple, juice-based drinks without alcohol — Shirley Temple, anyone? — are now layered, herb-infused and well-mixed (and well-garnished) cocktails that are made and served just like their alcohol-including versions. And bartenders are creating beautiful, inventive nonalcoholic recipes that taste as good as they look.“
Stop by anytime; we’d love to host you for the toast of your choosing.
FUN FACT: The first reference to zero-proof cocktails dates to 1862 in Jerry Thomas’ “The Bartender’s Guide,” which includes a section for “temperance drinks.”
Try these zero-proof cocktails
anytime throughout 2024:The Final Hour — The just right end to any evening with Ritual zero proof whiskey, Earl Grey tea, aquafaba, and cream soda, garnished with an edible orchid flower. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel New York.
Lighthearted — Shake Seedlip Grove 42 NA, blood orange puree, honey, vanilla extract. Strain and top with club soda. Utterly cheerful. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel Tysons.
Mercury — A stunning mini-clone of the most mysterious planet in our solar system, with Butterfly pea tea-infused Seedlip Spice 94, lime juice, turmeric-cinnamon syrup, Fever Tree tonic and house-made zero-proof mulling spice bitters. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel Austin.
Cool as a Cucumber — A champagne flute looks lovely with a cucumber bud garnishing the lime, ginger beer, honey simple syrup and soda water beverage. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel Redmond.
Nah-Loma — A tantalizing twist on the Paloma in a rocks glass with salted rim, Ritual zero-proof tequila, grapefruit and lime juice, club soda, and agave nectar. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel New York.
No G & T — Muddled magic featuring Clean Co G, Jack Rudy’s tonic syrup, lime, lavender simple syrup, soda, mint, cucumber, and juniper berries. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel Burlington.
Island Time — Aah, the sunset shift. A coupe glass donning Seedlip Grove 42 Citrus NA spirit, the trio of guava, pineapple, and lime juice, agave, and a dash of Firewater Tincture. Available exclusively at Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar at Archer Hotel Napa.
Let There be Light! — A refreshing blend of Lyre’s Agave Reserva spirit, agave syrup, fresh lime, and orange juice is a fitting tribute to Roselle, New Jersey — the first city to be illuminated, circa 1893. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel Florham Park.
Orange Nogarita — Seedlip Grove 42, orange and lime juice, and agave — a simple, fresh concoction, shaken and served with citrus. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel Falls Church.
Light & Breezy — The intoxicating mood of city views pair perfectly with Seedlip Grove 42, lime juice, and ginger beer, garnished with mint and an orange wedge. Available exclusively at Spyglass in Archer Hotel New York.
Peaky Blinder — The duality of sweet and sour, dashing and dangerous— in a glass. Shaken Ritual NA whiskey, Seedlip Garden 108, lemon, citrus, and Maraschino cherry syrups and lemon-fresh strawberry slices, served with a double cherry pick. Available exclusively at AKB in Archer Hotel Austin.
Fool’s Gold — Gold in a rocks glass, this beauty features Seedlip Spice 94, mango, cranberry, mint simple syrup and lemon juice. Available exclusively at Whiskey Bar at Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar at Archer Hotel Napa.
Thirsty for more? Join us all year long for 12 Months of Cocktails. Raise a glass to creative spirits with stories — every month of 2024, we’ll highlight a signature cocktail at one of Archer’s boutique hotels.
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