Guests who are not drinking alcohol still want a proper drink, not a glass of sweet juice. Zero-proof cocktails are now on every serious menu in Kathmandu.
Replace what alcohol gives you
Alcohol adds bite, body and length. Replace the bite with acidity, tea tannins or ginger; the body with syrups, aquafaba or a little salt; and the length with soda or tonic.
Make it look the part
Serve zero-proof drinks in the same glassware and with the same care as everything else on the menu. Presentation is half the experience.