Looking for inclusive drinking options in central Wisconsin? Find a variety of zero-proof drinks at local restaurants or in the comfort of your home with hand-crafted mocktails. Packed with flavor while looking the part of a regular cocktail, we've rounded up some of the best places to find a mocktail in the Stevens Point Area.
Header photo from @sirenshrubsWhat is a Mocktail?
Whatever the reason you're choosing to not drink alcohol, opting for a mocktail is a way to participate in mindful drinking while enjoying a delicious beverage. From simple to complex, mocktails can be made up of just about any ingredient which most of the time include soda, simple syrups, fruit, herbs, and more - and often take just as much time and care to craft.
Go Out & Get a Taste
Explore local flavor by trying a mocktail at a bar or restaurant in the area. Have a favorite mocktail spot that we missed? Let us know!
GUU'S ON MAIN
1140 Main St., Stevens PointGrab a refreshing drink - with a non-alcoholic spin - from Guu's on Main and their mocktail menu. Their menu features a N/A mule, mojito, sparkling hibiscus lemonade, and a Siren & Seltzer containing the locally made Siren Cherry Shrub, luxardo cherry, and seltzer.
PJ'S RESTAURANT
601 Michigan Ave. N, Stevens PointServing up good eats and drinks on the regular, be sure to check out PJ's for one of their signature mocktails. Served with apple cider, house-made ginger syrup, lime, and club soda - try their Apple Ginger Mocktail for a refreshing seasonal sip.
Don't be shy! When visiting other restaurants or bars, many times you can ask for mocktails to be made off the menu.
MAIN GRAIN BAKERY & EATERY
1009 1st St. Suite C, Stevens PointWhile mocktails aren't always on the menu, be on the lookout for when Main Grain Bakery & Eatery features their tasty concoctions. When tasting their featured mocktails, you'll instantly be transported to a place and time as they're carefully crafted with clear intentions behind every flavor.
Their mocktails often feature a spritz of local maker, Siren Shrub.
Great Northern Distilling
1011 2nd Street, Stevens PointFeaturing an elite menu of carefully crafted cocktails, you'll also find a handful of tasty mocktails on Great Northern's menu. For a take on the classic Wisconsin Old Fashioned, try the Faux Fashioned containing fresh orange, Siren Tart Cherry Schrub, Tapped Maple Syrup, and Seltzer.
Daisy Lounge
1040 Main Street, Stevens PointAt the Daisy Lounge, you'll find an exceptional mocktail selection. In fact, every drink is a mocktail, and those looking for a cocktail must specifically request it. Every drink has a story, and Daisy Lounge brings those stories to life. While you are visiting the lounge, don't skip digging into the menu where they describe each of the drink's historical or cultural point-of-view. We recommend trying the Morning Dew (Waters of Beltane) which contains Seedlip Notas de Agave, Tapped Hop Maple Syrup, lime juice, Central Waters Hop Water, salt, and atomized petrichor.
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Mix Your Own
Take a taste home with mocktail ingredients from local makers.
SIREN SHRUBS
Make yourself a mocktail in the comfort of your living room with Siren Shrubs. As a locally owned company, Siren Shrub Co. aims to elevate drinks for drinkers and non-drinkers alike by offering mixers to craft the perfect drink at home.
Don't know where to start? Check out Siren Shrub's recipes featuring their shrubs - a concentrate best served as an accompaniment to elevate drinks.
TAPPED MAPLE SYRUP
Take maple syrup to the next level by mixing it into a mocktail with Tapped. Featuring a variety of different infused syrups, mix Tapped in with other fresh ingredients for a thirst-quenching, delicious, hand-crafted mocktail.
DIVERSI-TEA
With over 170 flavors of traditional and specialty teas, Diversi-Tea offers unique flavors to add to a mocktail. Some recipes to try with tea include a matcha mojito, green tea mai tai, or a cherry lime cooler.
