NØLO Recipe: All The Bitter Margarita
On the cusp of Cinco de Mayo, we're pining for the perfect Margarita. What we believe makes a perfect version are three factors: ease of building, the perfect balance, and - of course - it's got to be booze-free and batchable (so we can pour for more). This is the one. All credit for this recipe goes to Ian and Carly, founders at All The Bitter, for this wonderful rendition of the classic Margarita cocktail.
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May 2, 2025
NØLO Recipe: Tequila Martini
This is a big departure from a traditional Martini, but it's a perfect Summer stand-in. We love this recipe because it checks a lot of our heart boxes. Easy to make? Check. Uses nonalc tequila? Check. Allow us to bring vermouth blanco/bianco into the mix? Check.
Trust me, this cocktail is a refreshed homage to the traditional Martini you'll mix up again and again.
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Apr 19, 2025
NØLO Recipe: Pentire Coastal Spritz
Aperitifs are one of the fastest growing categories in the nonalcoholic space. For good reason -- they're easy, delicious, and perfect in social settings. The Pentire Coastal Spritz - featured in this recipe - is a delicious non-alcoholic aperitif. Of course, it's also simple to build, so Lazy Barkeeps like me can get on with having fun.
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NØLO Recipe: The I Can't Even Bourbon
I'll be honest with you...this is basically a bourbon mule. BUT! I started making these at home at a time when things were...let's say...pretty rough. We'd just been hit by Hurricane Helene, were in the midst of figuring out whether or not to keep NØLO alive after losing all of our inventory and fixtures in the flooding. It was a lot, ya'all.
Enter the "I Can't Even".
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NØLO Recipe: The Pentire Spicy Margarita
This drink is Pentire's take on the Margarita - and it fits my Lazy Barkeep parameters with only three easy ingredients. We think you'll love it and encourage you to adjust it to your taste!
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Apr 3, 2025
NØLO Recipe: The Nøgroni
Welp, there are a bajillion booze-free combinations to make a Nøgroni at home, but here's one of our favorite combinations. Easy, breezy, and altogether booze-free-zy. Perfect anytime. And of course, it's great for all my fellow lazy barkeeps.
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NØLO Recipe: Limonzero Marti-NØ
Are you a suave debonaire lemon lover? Welp, this is the cocktail for you. Gin, lemon intensity, and some sweetness come together beautifully in a sexy glass.
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Mar 21, 2025
NØLO Recipe: La Batang-NA
This is a VERY delicious drink we didn't invent but that we make aaaaaallllllll the time and we know we're doing a very good job. Trust us, this one belongs in your booze-free bag of tricks. Clocking in at three easy ingredients, you know we love keeping it deliciously simple.
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Mar 21, 2025
NØLO Recipe: Cava Limonada
Here's what we call a bright spot of sunshine. All at once punch-you-in-the-face lemony AND full of fun dry bubbles. And did we mention it's easier than easy to pull together?
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Mar 21, 2025
NØLO Recipe: The Boulevardier
We most certainly didn't come up with this classic recipe. But we love us a Boulevardier. It's got all the boxes ticked: cool origin story, great flavor, and (BEST OF ALL) three easy ingredients.
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