And the Beet Goes On

And the Beet Goes On

An earthy and refreshing non-alcoholic spritz inspired by Montrio Bistro in Monterey, CA.

And The Beet Goes On Recipe:

2 oz cold-pressed beet juice (store-bought or homemade)

0.25 oz lime juice

3 wheels fresh cucumber

2 dashes orange bitters

Freshly crushed fennel (1/4 t)

4 oz Top Note Sparkling Grapefruit Soda

Add all ingredients except Grapefruit Soda to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with Grapefruit Soda and stir. garnish with cucumber wheel.

Pineapple Espresso & Tonic

Pineapple Espresso & Tonic

We think the Espresso & Tonic is pretty much the coolest thing since the advent of the Frappuccino, and while the classic espresso + tonic is absolutely incredible, we love how easily riffable this recipe is! Here we add pineapple syrup and Bitter Lemon Tonic for a bracingly tropical treat.

Pineapple Espresso & Tonic Recipe:

 

2 oz freshly-brewed espresso or cold brew concentrate

1 oz pineapple syrup (store bought or homemade*)

5 oz Top Note Bitter Lemon Tonic Water

Dash of Mole Bitters (optional)

Garnish: dehydrated pineapple, pineapple fronds, fresh basil (optional)

 

Mix the espresso or coffee with the syrup and set aside. Fill a glass with ice and add Bitter Lemon Tonic Water. Slowly pour the coffee and syrup mixture into the glass. Garnish as desired.

 

*Pineapple Syrup: Combine 1 cup pineapple juice and 1 cup sugar in a small pot over medium-high heat. Bring to a bowl, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool before bottling. Store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks. Makes 8oz syrup.

Winter Chill

Winter Chill

Lay off the booze and recover with a winter chill. This one has potent energy of OJ and Cider, with spice of Ginger for a soothing mix.

1 oz Orange Juice

2 oz Top Note Tonic Ginger Beer

3 oz Sparkling Cider

3 frozen Cranberries

 

Mix together juices, and ice. Top with ginger beer. Gently stir. Add 3 cranberries to garnish. 

Photo Credit and Recipe Inspiration by Chowhound https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/autumn-chiller-13479

Spirit-Free Cucumber Basil Smash

Spirit-Free Cucumber Basil Smash

No booze necessary, this spirit-free recipe is sure to lift your spirits.

Spirit-Free Cucumber Basil Smash Recipe:

4 fresh basil leaves

4 slices fresh cucumber

.5 oz lemon juice

1 sugar cube

3 dashes orange bitters, optional

6 oz Top Note Indian Tonic Water

Garnish: fresh cucumber and basil

Muddle all ingredients except Indian Tonic in a mason jar or heavy-bottomed rocks glass. Top with Indian Tonic and garnish.

Espresso & Tonic

Espresso & Tonic

The freshest, fizziest way to enjoy your favorite coffee!

Espresso & Tonic Recipe:

2 oz freshly-brewed espresso or cold brew concentrate

6 oz Top Note Indian Tonic Water

Optional 3 dashes orange bitters

Garnish: fresh citrus

Pour the Indian Tonic into an ice-filled glass, then slowly pour in the coffee. Garnish.

Caffè Spritz

Caffè Spritz

Give your coffee routine a European twist! This Espresso & Tonic variation combines two classic Italian libations - espresso and the Spritz cocktail. Perfect for summer sipping and fancy brunching.

Caffè Spritz Recipe:

2 oz freshly brewed espresso or cold brew concentrate

5 oz Top Note Bitter Lemon Tonic Water

Garnish: orange wedge

Add Tonic Water to an ice-filled glass (we like a wine glass for an authentic Italian Spritz experience, but any glass will do), then slowly pour in the coffee. Garnish.

Spirit-Free Ginger-Apple Mule

Spirit-Free Ginger-Apple Mule

Celebrate cider season with this cozy spirit-free Mule!

Spirit-Free Ginger-Apple Mule Recipe:

2 oz cold apple cider

.5 oz lime juice

3 oz Top Note Ginger Beer

Garnish: apple slices, cinnamon stick, star anise (optional)

Stir all ingredients together in a copper Mule mug* filled with crushed or cubed ice. Garnish as desired.

*If you don’t happen to have Mule mugs on hand, any other glass works just as well!

Stormy Weather

Stormy Weather

In this spirit-free take on the classic Dark ‘n Stormy cocktail, espresso tags in for rum for a deep and spicy brew that’s sure to tickle your tropical itch.

Stormy Weather Recipe:

2 oz freshly brewed espresso or cold brew concentrate

5 oz Top Note Ginger Beer

Garnish: lime wedge

Add Ginger Beer to an ice-filled glass, then slowly pour in the coffee. Garnish.

Espresso Mule

Espresso Mule

Who says Mule mugs are reserved solely for vodka? Kick back with this simple, caffeinated twist on the classic!

Espresso Mule Recipe:

2 oz freshly-brewed espresso or cold brew concentrate

.5 oz lime juice

3 oz Top Note Ginger Beer

Garnish: lime wheel

Fill a copper Mule mug* with crushed or cubed ice. Add the juice and Ginger Beer, then slowly pour in the espresso or coffee. Garnish.

*If you don’t happen to have Mule mugs on hand, any other glass works just as well!

Danny Jahnke's Floracillin Highball

Danny Jahnke's Floracillin Highball

Drawing inspiration from the classic Penicillin cocktail, Danny says, “Ginger and honey pair really well with the complex flavor notes of Flora,” making for a cozy and relaxing non-alcoholic cocktail.

Be sure to check out our Q&A with Danny and follow Flora Hemp Spirits on Instagram for more non-alcoholic cocktail inspiration.

Image credit: Danny Jahnke

 

Danny Jahnke’s Floracillin Highball Recipe:

2 oz Flora Hemp Spirit

.25 oz honey, warmed

.5 oz lemon juice

Top Note Ginger Beer, to top

Garnish: fresh rosemary, optional

Stir all ingredients together with ice in a highball glass.

Matcha Tonic

Matcha Tonic

All aboard the matcha train!

If you’re new to matcha, this recipe is a great place to start! Think of it like a sparkling Arnold Palmer made with green tea instead of black.

If you’re already an avid matcha fan but haven’t tried it in a carbonated drink yet, prepare to be wowed!

Matcha Tonic Recipe:

1 tsp matcha powder

2 oz hot water

1 oz simple syrup

1 oz lemon juice

2 oz Top Note Indian Tonic Water

Garnish: fresh lemon slice

Whisk the matcha, simple syrup and hot water together until frothy. Set aside for a moment while you fill a glass with ice, lemon juice and Indian Tonic. Top with the matcha mixture, stir, and garnish.

Sparkling Butterfly Pea Lemonade

Sparkling Butterfly Pea Lemonade

Butterfly pea flowers are beautiful flowers native to Southeast Asia, popular for their brilliant blue pigment and most commonly seen brewed as tea. However, their natural blue color can easily be infused into spirits and syrups and has become an exciting addition to the repertoire of both cocktail and zero-proof mixologists and home bartenders across the world.

Infusing the flowers produces a deep blue hue, but adding citrus juice changes the color to purple. Watching your drink change colors before your eyes is half the fun!

Sparkling Butterfly Pea Lemonade Recipe:

1.5 oz butterfly pea flower syrup

1.5 oz lemon juice

3 oz Top Note Club Soda No. 1

Garnish: fresh or dehydrated citrus

Stir all ingredients together in a glass with ice and garnish. (To achieve the best gradient effect, stir the syrup, soda and ice together first, then top with the lemon juice.)

Butterfly Pea Flower Syrup: In a small pot, combine 1.5 tbsp butterfly pea flowers, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let the flowers steep another 20 minutes before straining into a clean glass container. Keep refrigerated.

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