The Art of Seduction: Mocktails for Connoisseurs

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

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:

• Gin 0.0% 5 cl
• Passion fruit syrup 1 cl
• Mango syrup 1 cl
• Strawberry syrup 1 cl
• Coconut milk 3 cl
• Lemon juice 2 cl

Blend all ingredients in a blender with a shovelful of crushed ice. Strain into a Tiki mug. Decorate with mango slices, berries, and grated coconut.

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