Collective Book Studio

$19.95/Hardcover

October 2024

ISBN: 978-1685557690

Discover the Art of Sober Sipping with “Monday Night Mocktails”:
52 Seasonal Non-Alcoholic Recipes to Elevate Your Week

In a world where socializing and relaxation often revolve around alcoholic beverages, Jennifer Newens introduces a refreshing alternative with her new book, Monday Night Mocktails. This vibrant collection features 52 delightful non-alcoholic mocktail recipes, offering a unique drink for every week of the year.

Monday Night Mocktails is more than just a recipe book; it’s an invitation to explore a world of creative, flavorful beverages that rival their alcoholic counterparts in sophistication and taste. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted using seasonal ingredients and widely available non-alcoholic wines and spirits, ensuring that these drinks are as accessible as they are appealing.

“I consider a mocktail every bit as special as its boozy counterpart, so I borrowed the mixology methods from professional bartenders,” Jennifer says.  “For each of these recipes, I suggest a glass type, mixing method, and garnish to make the most of the ingredients and make every drink special—even on a Monday.”

Jennifer breathes new life into classic cocktails with her inventive takes on beloved favorites such as:

Additionally, she presents non-alcoholic versions of original creations, including:

Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer cooler or a warming winter delight, Monday Night Mocktails offers a perfect drink for every season.

Say goodbye to mundane Mondays and elevate your evenings with stylish, tasty mocktails that ensure you won’t miss the alcohol. Join Jennifer Newens in welcoming the week with a touch of elegance and a splash of creativity.

Jennifer Newens is a cookbook editor, cooking teacher, and literary agent from Oakland, California. She received her culinary training from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. She believes that everyone deserves to have a special drink in a fancy glass with a pretty garnish at the end of a long day – whether or not they choose to put booze in it!

Start your work week with this easy and delicious fall mocktail recipe.

Recipe and photo may be reprinted with the following credit:

Recipe and photo reprinted with permission from Monday Night Mocktails by Jennifer Newens/Collective Book Studio/October 2024

GLASS: Lowball      GARNISH: Sliced jalapeños

2 tsp salt, for the rim

1 tsp sugar, for the rim

Lime wedge, for the rim

1 ½ oz/45 ml unsweetened cranberry juice

1 ½ oz/45 ml high-quality zero-proof tequila

½ small jalapeño chile, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

1 oz/30 ml fresh lime juice

¾ -1 oz/22–30 ml pure maple syrup

To prepare the glass, sprinkle the salt and sugar onto a small

plate. Wipe the lime wedge around the rim of the cocktail

glass, then dip the rim into the salt and sugar mixture. Fill

the glass with ice.

In a cocktail shaker, add the cranberry juice, tequila, jalapeño

slices, lime juice, and maple syrup. Add ice and shake until

chilled. Strain into the prepared cocktail glass and garnish

with more jalapeño slices.