Nine Orchard, 54 Canal St, New York, NY 10002
For the Neo-Renaissance aesthete, this is your spot for zero-proof indulgence. Swan Room, the cocktail bar at Nine Orchard—part of the esteemed Leading Hotels of the World—boasts a swanky atmosphere filled with inventive non-alcoholic options and tasty bites for a fancy night out minus the booze. Housed in a converted century-old bank lobby, the inside is all vaulted ceilings, dim lighting, and pink Tennessee marble walls, the perfect backdrop for modern decadence (the Loulou Belle oysters and Kaluga caviar service beckon). For the drinks, don’t miss their most-loved, the Chinola Mule, a tart and spicy concoction of fresh passionfruit, zesty lime, and spicy ginger soda, all expertly crafted with NA Almave Blanco. Citrus enthusiasts will revel in the newest addition to the NA menu, Citrus Solstice, an elevated blend of Aplos arise, mandarin, and bergamot balanced with lime and a touch of chili for a spicy kick.
Photo: Courtesy of King Cole Bar
The St. Regis New York, Two East 55th Street
A New York City classic where tourists, tastemakers, and business moguls mingle beneath the 1906 Maxfield Parrish mural of “Old King Cole,” the King Cole Bar at The St. Regis New York has a timeless charm. Surprisingly, while the ambiance feels like you could be in any decade, their non-alcoholic lineup is refreshingly modern. To kick things off, there’s a zero-proof take on the bar’s signature drink: the Virgin Red Snapper, or as it’s more commonly known, the Bloody Mary, originally developed here in 1934 by bartender Fernand Petiot. This rendition remains true to its roots, a zesty fusion of lemony tomato spice—every bit as delicious and legendary as its alcoholic counterpart. If you have a penchant for sweeter drinks, the non-alcoholic Hugo Spritz is a sparkling goblet of minty, elderflower deliciousness, while The Great Gatsby is served with gingerbeer, cranberry, and cinnamon in a concoction that a reformed East Egg socialite would surely appreciate.
Photo: Francesco Sapienza
