The Story Behind The High Violet

At Seattle’s Life on Mars, every cocktail on the bar’s menu is displayed with its alcohol content, giving drinkers full knowledge of exactly what they’re opting to drink. In terms of truly zero-proof options, the bar’s High Violet mixes a non-alcoholic amaro with blueberries, coffee, a non-alcoholic tequila alternative, and a non-alcoholic substitute for Angostura bitters (which arrives at 44.7 percent alcohol).

This recipe is part of our Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Programs in the U.S.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ ounces The Pathfinder non-alcoholic spirit
  • 1 ¼ ounces Almave Ambar non-alcoholic spirit
  • ¼ ounce blueberry coffee syrup*
  • 3 dashes All The Bitter aromatic bitters
  • Garnish: lemon peel and blueberries

Directions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine all ingredients, add ice, and stir gently.
  2. Strain into an Old Fashioned glass with a large ice cube.
  3. Garnish with lemon twist and blueberries on a pick.

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Yield: 1
Calories: 150
Updated: 2025-01-13

*Blueberry Coffee Syrup Ingredients

  • ½ cup muscovado sugar
  • ¼ cup brewed coffee
  • ¼ cup blueberry juice

*Blueberry Coffee Syrup Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir until dissolved.
  2. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
High Violet

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