5 Hot Spots for Mock•Tails
After finding out about my pregnancy, I’ve still been more determined than ever to continue dining in style while sampling different menu items at each establishment that I decide to visit. I’ve been extra careful to only try things that my doctor says are safe for the baby and although many pregnant women may have a glass of wine, for my own reasons, I’ve decided to stay away from anything that contains alcohol. Do I miss my Sunday Mimosas you ask? Of course I do, but I must say I’ve been getting a kick out of finding new and creative ways to craft non-alcoholic beverages. So much so that I’ve decided to make it my mission to find the best mock-tails DC has to offer and tell you guys all about them!! Whether you’re pregnant or just taking a break from alcohol, here are 5 Hot Spots that I recommend for specially crafted mock-tails.
Punjab Grill : Punjab has some of the best bartenders ever! I was so happy to see how excited they were to play around with different recipes and have me try them, some were actually apart of the cocktail menu, while others were just specially crafted! I tried 3 top tier mock tails this day, which is why I’ve happily given them the #1 spot!
2. Belga Cafe : Not only was the customer service impeccable, they also crafted the perfect drink that actually tasted like a cross between a Mimosa and a Bellini, just the right amount of fizz, sweet and tangy! I was pleasantly satisfied.
3. Sushi Hachi : A Foamy Sweet yet Sour sensation!! I took no breaks taking down this beauty, it was definitely hard to stop sipping.
4. RPM ITALIAN : A mixture of sweet and tart, this berry and lemony blend paired perfectly with my meal! And guess what, I ordered it right off of the cocktail menu! Just let your waiter know you’d like it crafted without alcohol.
5. Graces Mandarin : A Virgin Mojito, one of the most common mix-ups I’ve been offered at restaurants when I inquire about mock-tails in DC. So far I’ve landed on 3 spots that offer them and they all taste similar, usually I wouldn’t dare order a mojito, the ones with alcohol never sat right with me! However, the Non-alcoholic Mojitos taste completely different, they’re surprisingly amazing!
Other establishments that serve the Virgin mojito: Ambar, Belga Cafe