The Art of Seduction: Mocktails for Connoisseurs

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Mocktails, i.e. cocktails without alcohol, have been a hot topic of conversation for some time now. With ‘Like a Virgin’, Linh Nguyen has compiled a kind of bible about the new trend that is shaking up the world of mixology.

It was the ‘art of seduction’ she was striving for – and which ultimately brought her into the world of shaking, stirring, layering, and muddling. In ‘Like a Virgin’, Linh Nguyen, a German native and multiple cocktail-mixing title holder (including ‘Lady Amarena International’, 2022), emphasises the seriousness of her profession. She views it as ‘art and responsibility’ and is convinced that atmosphere, not alcohol, is crucial to a successful evening. Her personal after-work drink: Coke Zero.

Party without the hangover

‘Like a Virgin‘ impresses with exciting mocktail recipes, some of which are modelled on well-known drinks, such as the alcohol-free Negroni. It also includes brand new creations, a comprehensive “How to” and bar recommendations, including for Switzerland.

‘Like a Virgin’, Callwey Verlag, ET: 18.3.2025, ISBN: 978−3−7667−2787−9

DIY Mocktails Rezeptebuch Like a Virgin von Linh Nguyen

Two mocktail recipes to try

Kiss the Frog

Ingredients:

Rum 0.0 % 5 cl
Oat milk 3 cl
Orange blossom oil 3 dashes
Green apple syrup (e.g. Fabbri) 2 cl
Lime juice 2 cl

Shake all ingredients vigorously in a shaker. Double strain into a pre-chilled old-fashioned glass filled with ice cubes. Decorate with a frog-shaped gummy bear.

Tropical Slushy

Ingredients: