When the lines between office and home are blurred, it’s more important than ever to start taking the time to relax and unwind. But what happens if you’re swearing off alcoholic beverages, or just simply don’t like the taste? We round up a few spots with that offer deliveries on mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages – so you can knock back a classy drink and toast to the end of the work week.
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The best bar in Asia might be known for its boozy concoctions, but you can still enjoy an alcohol-free drink from the bar. In particular, the Arnold Palmer ($25) is an elegant, floral number that’s made with earl grey tea, raspberry, grapefruit, and rose. There’s also a virgin lobster Bloody Mary ($25) for strong, punchy flavours with lobster tomato juice, spices, celery, and a lobster tail.
Minimum order None
Delivery fee $8, free for orders above $150
Order here www.humpback.sg/takeaways
Drinking studio Platform have long been advocates of day drinking. Its owner, Sin Kim Shin, dreams up low-alcohol beverages that can be safely imbibed without flushing red. There’s the Elderflower ($20), a delicate drink with just 7.1 percent alcohol by volume, made with wheat vodka, tonic water, orange blossom, and elderflower. But if you’re swearing off alcohol completely, Platform also stocks a range of Seedlip products, including a tonic trio ($23) in flavours of grapefruit, cucumber, and lemongrass.
Minimum order None
Delivery fee $10, free for orders above $60
Order here www.platformstudio.co/shop
Steeped Tea Bar is more than just another café or bubble tea chain. The tea-focused drink studio combines barista-like methods with bartending moves to create its unique line-up of beverages. Tea leaves are first extracted in an espresso-like machine, then shaken and stirred with fruit juices to finish. You’ll find tasting notes with each drink on the menu, including tea mocktails of the popular Pear High Mountain Oolong ($6.30) with “robust and forward tea notes” paired with real bits of Williams pear puree, and the Soursop Sencha ($6.60) that’s “grassy” and “creamy”.
Minimum order None
Delivery fee $15
Order here WhatsApp 9120 1169, or browse its website for the full menu
Like things sweet? Sour? With just a hint of bittersweet? Let the good folks at The Secret Mermaid shake up a mocktail especially for you. Mad to order, each batch ($15) is good for two, and you’ll need to describe your taste profile when placing an order. Then, just wait for your own bespoke mocktail to appear at your door.
Minimum order None
Delivery fee $15
Order here www.thesecretmermaid.com/mermaid-mocktails/bespoke
Named after a mythical prankster in Japanese mythology, Tanuki Raw injects the same playful vibes into its popular beef bowls and selection of drinks. There’s the matcha soy ($20), made with ceremonial matcha and organic soy milk, but the bright notes from Pineapple and Co ($20) – with fresh pineapple, coconut water, orange juice, and ginger syrup – works best to wash down the heady flavours from Tanuki Raw’s rice bowls. For a simpler, but equally refreshing option, there’s also the watermelon yuzu ($20) best served on the rocks.
Minimum order None
Delivery fee $9, free for orders above $80
Order here tanukiraw.com/beverages
Here’s an age-old conundrum: wanting a taste of that stiff drink, but not the alcoholic content it comes with. You can now have your non-alcoholic cocktail and savour it too with Lyre’s. Its range of non-alcoholic spirits mimics that of the original – from looks right down to its taste (and aftertaste). Choose from over 13 different options ($52), including the Negroni, Gin, and Italian Spritz.
Minimum order None
Delivery fee $5
Order here Available via Amazon
Each drink order from Kiki’s Reserve comes neatly packed in a glass bottle, which makes for a great gift idea for friends and loved ones. As a bonus, Kiki’s Mocktail ($18) gives you the option of customising the label with your own message. Flavour options include peach chamomile, rosemary berry oolong, tie guan ying grapefruit, hibiscus jasmine cooler, and pineapple mango oolong. Order in sets of three of four to have it shipped out as a gift box that comes complete with paper straws and garnishes.
Minimum order $50
Delivery fee $15, free for orders above $150
Order here kikisreserve.com/products/bespoke-mocktail
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