Virgin cocktail: the non-alcoholic cocktail for adults
For a long time, virgin cocktails were seen as a tame alternative, often too sweet and sometimes infantilizing. A simple mix of juice, soda, and syrup, conceived as a mere substitute.
Yet, a non-alcoholic cocktail can, and should, offer the same complexity as a great classic: controlled bitterness, a long finish, and aromatic structure.
At JNPR, the virgin cocktail is not a watered-down version. It's an adult cocktail, crafted with precision, without compromising on taste, for a refined and indulgent pleasure.
Virgin cocktail vs. mocktail: a real difference
Although the terms are often confused, the difference is nevertheless clear:
Mocktail:
- Objective : Visual imitation
- Complexity : Simple, often sweet
- Flavors : Juice + soda + syrup
- Audience : General public
Virgin Cocktail
- Objective: To reproduce the taste structure
- Complexity : Balance, bitterness, length on the palate
Lime, verjuice, or dry kombucha to add zing and freshness.
3. Touch of bitterness
Ginger beer, dry tonic, or bitter infusion to balance the natural sugar of fruits.
4. Controlled dilution
Ice cubes, fine sparkling water, or lightly sweetened lemonade to temper the intensity and lengthen the cocktail.
JNPR Tip: use a shaker and a measuring cup to accurately measure ingredients, and finish with a fresh garnish (mint leaves, lemon slice or red berries).
50 ml of JNPR No. 2 30 ml of cold espresso coffee 1/2 tsp. yacon syrup (or acacia honey)
preparation steps
Prepare an espresso and let it cool. In a shaker filled with ice, add the coffee, honey syrup, and JNPR No. 2. Shake vigorously. Remove the ice. Pour into a coupe or martini glass.
This is not a Piña Colada
Non-alcoholic piña colada
This is not a Piña Colada
Non-alcoholic piña colada
Ingredients
40 ml of JNPR No. 2 40 ml of coconut milk 40 ml of pineapple juice Mint leaves for decoration
preparation steps
Add ice cubes, coconut milk (previously mixed), pineapple juice, and JNPR No. 2 to a shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour into a glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves. A tip for making cocktails at home: if you don't have a shaker, don't worry! You can use an empty jam jar; no one will notice the difference.
In a Negroni glass (low tumbler) filled with ice cubes (or, even better, a cubed ice cube), add BTTR No. 1, JNPR No. 1, and VRMH No. 1. Stir gently with a bar spoon. Add an orange slice or twist before serving.
Why choose JNPR for your virgin cocktails
JNPR is now the benchmark for alcohol-free cocktails:
- Complex distilled spirits, sugar-free for the JNPR range
- Respect for the aromatic balance and length on the palate
- Ideal for Dry January, alcohol-free aperitifs, or festive gatherings with friends
With JNPR, the virgin cocktail ceases to be a simple substitute and becomes a true adult cocktail, ready to compete with classic alcoholic cocktails.
