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Make non-alcoholic cocktails at home with Audacia Elixirs

Make non-alcoholic cocktails at home with Audacia Elixirs

The fascinating, zero percent elixirs from Audacia Elixirs are organic, fair trade and sugar-free.

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Mother-son duo Naomi and Loghan Call are reinventing drinking with their sophisticated line of non-alcoholic spirits, Audacia Elixirs. The ingredient list is simple: water, Icelandic salt, and a host of key botanical ingredients like rose hips, hibiscus flowers, juniper berries, and fennel seeds.

Audacia currently offers two elixirs that can be mixed into mocktails just like traditional spirits. Aurum has notes of citrus (grapefruit, lemon) and a bitter finish. “This makes it great for recreating a classic craft cocktail experience,” says Loghan. Ambrosia is slightly “easier to drink” with complex floral and berry notes and an overall tart profile. The elixir’s heady red hue comes from schisandra berries, roses and hibiscus.

Loghan uses ambrosia in this floral mocktail, which has a nice pop of fresh citrus thanks to the lime juice. We think it gives off love potion vibes – and it’s the season of the witch.

Tarty to the party
For 1 person

2 ounces Ambrosia (Flowerberry) Audacia Elixir
1 1⁄2 ounces tart cherry juice
1 Lime, juiced
1⁄4 ounce maple syrup
4-5 Strokes Lavender bitters (we recommend All the Bitters with 0% alcohol content)
2-4 fresh or frozen sour cherries

1. Add all ingredients (except tart cherries) to a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice and shake well.

2. Strain into a glass and garnish with sour cherries. You can enjoy this cocktail neat (as pictured) or on the rocks.

Tip: Strain into a larger glass and top with sparkling water for a refreshing spritz.

Photo by Audacia Elixirs