3 Grocery Items for Great Nonalcoholic Cocktails | The Cocktail Lab | America’s Test Kitchen

/ January 10, 2026

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Whether you’re looking for Dry January mocktails or new ideas for nonalcoholic cocktails, there’s no need to give up complex flavors. In this episode, Joe Gitter demonstrates how to build nonalcoholic cocktails using everyday grocery ingredients – tea, bitters, and carbonation – instead of just swapping in alcohol-free spirits. Learn how to add body, texture, and savory notes to create satisfying zero-proof drinks that stand up on their own.

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