Skip the Monday hangover. Here is how to build a zero-proof menu that actually survives the brutal April humidity. Honestly, by the time Easter Sunday actually arrives, the so-called "spring breeze" outside my window here in Kolkata usually feels more like a hairdryer stuck on the maximum setting. The absolute last thing anyone genuinely wants at a midday gathering is a heavy, booze-laden drink. You just end up sweating and sluggish before the food even hits the table. Zero-proof is undeniably the way to go now. But I am not talking about dumping canned fruit juice over some sad, half-melted ice cubes and calling it a day. Architectural Respect for the Drink We need to treat a mocktail with the exact same architectural respect a high-end mixologist gives a gin sling. It’s all about layering the botanicals. I usually start by aggressively muddling whatever fresh herbs actually survived the week ...
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