let's focus on things i know about myself: i'm kind, i'm smart, and i have good friends. i like my birthday, dogs, sea creatures, butterflies, fun drinks, and going for walks.
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cookbooks
The Vegan Boulangerie by Marianne & Jean-Michel
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Beyond Baking: Plant-Based Baking for a New Era by Philip Khoury
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serving tools
fondue set
butter dish
charcuterie board
ladle
bread knife
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baking tools
ramekins
cast iron dutch oven
baguette pan
tart pans (with removable bottom)
silicone spatula
pie crust weights
stand mixer
rolling pin + silicone pastry baking mat
piping bags & tips
silicone madeleine pan
silicone (macaron) baking mat
silicone mini fluted bundt cake molds
pastry brush
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cooking tools
crepe pan & spreader
mandoline slicer
carbon steel frying pan
fish spatula (for flipping delicate foods)
cocotte (small cast-iron casserole dish)
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specialty ingredients
non-alcoholic red wine
herbes de provence
chervil
aquafaba powder
molecular gastronomy kit
versawhip 600k (plant-based egg white alternative; stabilizes whipped textures & creates light, aerated textures to fat-free batters)
animal-free egg white protein
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I looove the ritual of creating mocktails. It brings me so much joy. The best thing about it is it can be part of your day, afternoon, or evening. I’m not an expert on it, just a hobbyist. And this guide can help you become a hobbyist as well or move deeper into the hobby! This guide is vegan-friendly.
books (for inspiration)
for recipes that go deeper than fruit + sparkling water
The Mocktail Club by Derick Santiago
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Mocktail Lounge by Dylan Swift
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New Mocktails Bible by Anne Shaeffer
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equipment
you don’t need everything, but it can help create the ambience & offer convenience
bar cart (optional, but lovely if you want a dedicated space)
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cocktail shaker
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bar spoon
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mixing glass
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jigger (for measuring)
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muddler (for herbs + fruit)
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manual citrus press
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fine mesh strainer
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slow masticating juicer
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high-speed blender
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handheld frother
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non-alcoholic spirits & wines
these add depth and that familiar “cocktail” feeling
gin alternative
whiskey alternative
rum alternative
rosé alternative
prosecco alternative
red wine alternative
white wine alternative
tequila alternative
aperitif
bitters
amaretto alternative
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fruits & herbs
to flavor your drinks!
(always double check safety and personal tolerance with herbs if you’re trying something new)
juices (fresh or bottled)
pomegranate juice
tart cherry juice
blood orange juice
ginger juice
coconut water
aloe vera juice
fresh, frozen, or canned fruit
pineapple
lychee
maraschino cherries
decaf green tea
decaf coffee beans
coconut milk powder
hibiscus flowers
butterfly pea flowers
chamomile
juniper berries
lavender
ashwagandha
kava kava
dried OR candied citrus
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fizzy add-ins
sparkling mineral water
seltzer
tonic water
ginger beer
apple cider vinegar
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sweeteners & syrups
to balance and round everything out
maple syrup
agave nectar
date syrup
vegan honey
brown rice syrup
xylitol (white sugar substitute)
brown monk fruit (brown sugar substitute)
glycerin (for making glycerites/homemade non-alcoholic bitters)
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specialty ingredients
for a bit of flair!
vegan cocktail foamer OR aquafaba powder
edible glitter
edible flowers (like pansies OR cherry blossoms)
agar agar (for non-alcoholic jello shots)
rose water
calamansi extract
sea salt (for the rim)
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glassware
this is what makes it feel like an experience (even if you’re just putting lemonade in them!)
champagne glasses
white wine glasses
red wine glasses
stemless wine glasses
martini glasses
coupe glasses
rocks glasses
highball glasses
nick & nora glasses
shot glasses
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stormborns
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