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If you’re looking to grab a drink with friends in the new year but don’t want the added liquor, here are places to grab a non-boozy drink around Northern Kentucky:

Bouquet:

Bouquet has a proof optional menu for mocktails.

  • Vanilla pear mule: pear jam, vanilla, ginger beer
  • Smoked pineapple sour: pineapple, smoked syrup, lemon, cherry
  • Pomegranate margarita: pomegranate, lime juice, orange peel syrup
  • Eins zwei zero | leitz: alcohol-free sparkling riesling
  • Eins zwei zero | leitz: alcohol-free sparkling rosé
  • Upside dawn | athletic: non-alcoholic golden “ale”

Bouquet is located at 519 Main Street in Covington.

Keystone Bar and Grill

Try Keystone’s collection of non-alcoholic beers.

  • Free Wave Hazy IPA Non-Alcoholic Beer: Amarillo, Citra, and Mosaic hops
  • Run Wild IPA Non-Alcoholic Beer: Brewed with a blend of Northwest hops with Citra, Mosaic, and organic malts from the U.S. and Germany
  • Upside Dawn Golden Ale Non-Alcoholic Beer: Floral and earthy notes. Brewed with organic malts from the U.S. and Germany, along with a combination of English and traditional American hops to the golden ale style

Keystone is located at 313 Greenup St. in Covington.

Mammas on Main:

Mommas on Main has two mocktail options to select from.

  • Capri Cooler: balsamic strawberry purée, basil syrup, soda water
  • Citrus Spritz: grapefruit juice, thyme syrup, soda water

Mommas on Main is located at 621 Main St. in Covington.

Nomad:

Nomad specializes in extravagant milkshakes that have the option to be made boozy or non-alcoholic.

  • S’more Than a Feeling: Vanilla ice cream blended with marshmallow fluff, chocolate sauce, and graham crackers. Topped with whipped cream, a Hershey chocolate bar, roasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and a cherry.
  • Oreo Speedwagon: Vanilla ice cream blended with Oreo cookies. Topped with whipped cream, Oreos, a Hershey Chocolate bar, and a cherry.
  • Dough You Want Me, Baby: Vanilla ice cream blended with Ghirardelli caramel sauce and edible cookie dough. Topped with whipped cream, a house-made chocolate chip cookie, a Twix candy bar, and a cherry.
  • Build Me Up Peanut Buttercup: Vanilla ice cream blended with chocolate sauce and peanut butter. Topped with whipped cream, Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups, a Hershey chocolate bar, and a cherry.
  • Oops! I Spilt It Again: Vanilla ice cream blended with Ghirardelli caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, cherry, and banana. Topped with whipped cream, a banana, walnuts, and a cherry.
  • Strawberry Dreams Forever: Vanilla ice cream blended with strawberries and rainbow sprinkles. Topped with whipped cream, strawberry wafers, a strawberry, and a cherry.
  • Ba-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh… Tequila: Sorbet blended with strawberries and blueberries. Topped with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and a cherry.

Nomad is located at 225 Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue.

Rich’s Proper:  

Rich’s Proper has a zero-proof menu for those looking to enjoy a sparkling beverage without alcohol.

  • Stepped Out: Alcohol removed sparkling wine in peach, green tea, and lemon flavors.

Rich’s Proper is located at 701 Madison Ave in Covington.

Ripple Wine Bar

Ripple Wine bar has a selection of mocktails and alcohol-free beers.

  • Ginger Garcia: ginger, apple, mulling spice
  • Althea: watermelon, strawberry, lemon, soda
  • Leitz Sparklign Riesling: Rüdesheim, Germany
  • Heineken 0.0

Ripple Wine Bar is located at 4 West Pike St. in Covington.

If you find yourself at a spot that doesn’t have a mocktail list try ordering these classic alcoholic beverages that can be ordered minus the booze:

  • Tonic and lime: This is one of the most classic mocktails to order at a bar
  • Non-alcoholic Moscow mule: Every bartender knows a Moscow Mule, ask to subtract the alcohol
  • Virgin pina colada: A classic tropical cocktail that’s fun to drink with or without alcohol
  • Club soda with a dash of bitters and a rosemary sprig: This is a great low-calorie mocktail easily made at any bar; if they do not have rosemary, substitute for any available herb or lemon wheel
  • Virgin Mojito: leave out the rum
  • Virgin Bloody Mary: without the vodka
  • No-Tequila Sunrise: orange juice and cranberry juice, no booze.

Haley is a reporter for LINK nky. Email her at hparnell@linknky.com Twitter.