ZERO-PROOF JOURNAL
Why Aren't Serious Zero-Proof Cocktails on the Menu?
Serious zero-proof cocktails are getting better. The harder question is why so many cocktail bars still treat them as an afterthought. Amanda Chen of Tomonotomo explains what a real zero-proof program should look like.
How Zero Proof Spirits Are Actually Made
Zero-proof spirits can arrive at the same low ABV through very different methods. Some never contain alcohol, some use it to extract flavor, and others make a full-strength spirit before removing it. Here’s how the processes differ, and why bartenders should care.
Four Zero-Proof Cocktails Built for a Serious Bar Program
At Big Bar in Los Angeles, lead bartender Abigail Smith built four cocktails around four different zero-proof spirits. Together, they show how much range a serious zero-proof bar program can carry.