No Booze, No Problem: Best Peoria Spots for Non-alcoholic Sips

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Rachel Mangiapane, Guest Writer

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Say cheers to a good time without the negative effects of alcohol. While many local bartenders will gladly craft you a mocktail, here are some local establishments committed to zero-proof (NA) offerings. 

Black Band Distillery   //   The warehouse district was the whiskey capital of the world in the past. Black Band could make it the mocktail capital of the future. Take your tastebuds a sweet journey as you sip the Flower Power mocktail made with hibiscus, lavender, vanilla, lemon and club soda. The full NA menu includes both classic and creative options to enjoy. 

Crafted DIY Studio + Bar   //   You do not have to be artistic to hang out at Crafted. While known for their DIY Studio, anyone is welcome in for a drink. Nearly all their seasonal cocktails can be made boozeless using Cut Above spirits. The menu also features unique mocktails with fresh ingredients and house-made syrups. 

Cyd's in the Park  //   Sample some of the best non-alcoholic drinks in the Midwest at Cyd’s. Taste test an assortment of Caramara Club’s Botanical Sodas from Detroit. Enjoy Untitled Art’s non-alcoholic brews from Wisconsin. Another Wisconsin creation, Rishi Tea’s Schisandra Berry is a forest-grown adaptogen elixir. 

Feels Like Ohm   //   If you want to relax free from the temptation of alcohol, check out the 100% alcohol-free vibes at Feels Like Ohm. Warm up with the top-selling Fiesta - a blend of pineapple, cilantro, yellow pepper, lime, and jalapeno. The mocktails may bring you in, but the wellness events will keep you coming back.

Matilda's Cocktail Lounge   //   Go back in time, perhaps to a decade when you weren’t old enough to drink alcohol. The 70s-themed cocktails at Matilda’s are just as delicious without alcohol. In fact, Matilda’s made many of their signature drinks, including the Rubber Ducky, with a mocktail in mind. 

Nightjar   //   The NA drinks at Nightjar, otherwise known as Placebos, begin with custom tea blends. Combined with house-made syrups, you can’t get these mocktails anywhere else. Give the envy-worthy Conspiracy Theory a try - it’s made with a unique Nightjar blend, blood orange, lemon, and orgeat and served in a cinnamon-smoked glass. 

Tavern on Prospect   //   Tavern on Prospect has a full NA drink menu using premium Seedlip spirits. You can taste the fresh flavors of a mojito or bloody mary sans alcohol. Many trending cocktails such as the moscow mule and espresso martini are available. The Tavern’s nonalcoholic lineup extends to a wide selection of beers, canned cocktails and THC drinks. 

The Missing Zither   //   The intimate lounge at The Missing Zither is an innovative extension of CxT Roasting Company. If you’ve never tried a coffee-infused mocktail, you’re missing out. Also, try the signature Lovebird mocktail made with tea, lemon, and two different premium NA spirits (Ghia apéritif and Ube macadamia orgeat) and topped with a green apple foam. 

Author
Rachel Mangiapane, Guest Writer

Rachel Mangiapane moved to Peoria to attend Bradley University and never left thanks to her Caterpillar career. Growing up in a very small town, the Peoria area feels like a metropolis to her! With a home in Mapleton, work in Peoria, family in Washington and property in Cuba, she’s regularly exploring the region. You're most likely to find her at a local coffee shop, antique store or yoga studio.