2025 Annual Food & Drink Issue
Locals Share Alcohol-Free Recipes
In recent years, mocktails have taken the world by storm as a fun, delicious, and inclusive alternative to alcoholic beverages. From wellness mocktails that offer a host of health benefits to flavorful takes on classic sodas, here are five refreshing recipes from Chattanooga locals. Cheers!
Photography by Rich Smith
“I’m a self-proclaimed ‘fun drink girl,’ and yes, sometimes that means juggling three different concoctions on my way out of the house! Crafting mocktails has evolved into a genuine creative outlet and a delicious way to satisfy my need for a fun drink. This passion sparked when I realized the connection a great drink can create, and the sheer necessity of having exciting, safe options to indulge in – like this cotton candy limeade!”
