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Toast Without the Tipsy: Non-Alcoholic Cocktails for the Holiday Season
This holiday season, the best toasts don’t need alcohol to shine. Discover how non-alcoholic cocktails are redefining celebration with bold flavors, mindful moments, and plenty of sparkle. Featuring Cut Above’s favorite zero-proof sips—from the cozy Notorious F.I.G. to the crowd-pleasing Party Punch—these drinks prove you can raise the bar without raising your BAC.
Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Trending Gifts for the Mindful and Modern
From wellness wearables to eco-friendly tech—and of course, the Cut Above Holiday Gift Set—discover 2025’s top trending gifts that blend modern design, mindfulness, and celebration.
Shaking Up Flavor: How Salt Elevates Your Cocktails
Salt isn’t just for margarita rims it’s a cocktail game-changer. Learn how to use salt to enhance flavors, balance bitterness, and bring depth to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including zero-proof cocktails made with Cut Above spirits.
A Guide for Every Home Mixologist
Great cocktails start with the right tools — even when they’re alcohol-free. From shakers to muddlers, discover how each piece of barware helps you craft perfectly balanced drinks at home with Cut Above spirits.
The Power of Garnish: How a Final Touch Transforms Your Drink
Garnishes do more than dress up a drink—they boost flavor, aroma, and experience. Here’s how to use them like a pro in your zero-proof cocktails.
Why Non-Alcoholic Spirits Don’t Taste Exactly Like Alcohol — And Why That’s Okay
That alcohol “burn” you’re craving? It’s not a flavor — it’s a nerve response. Learn why non-alcoholic spirits aren’t supposed to taste exactly like booze, and why they offer something just as satisfying (minus the ethanol).
Garden to Glass: A Deep Dive into Herbs for Cocktail Crafting
Herbs bring bold flavor, balance, and natural aroma to non-alcoholic cocktails. From mint and basil to rosemary and thyme, discover how fresh herbs elevate your zero-proof drinks with every sip.
Glassware Explained: Choosing the Right Glass for Your Zero-Proof Cocktails
The glass you choose matters more than you think. From coupes to highballs, every glass is designed to enhance aroma, flavor, and experience—especially when working with non-alcoholic spirits. This guide breaks down the purpose behind each shape so your zero-proof cocktails look and taste their best.
Bright, bold, and made without artificial dyes—naturally colored cocktails are the perfect way to elevate your zero-proof experience. From beet juice to butterfly pea flower, discover how real ingredients can bring vibrant hues and layered flavor to every glass. Whether you're mixing for mindfulness or just love a good ritual, this guide shows you how to sip in full color.











