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girlawhirl gets the skinny on how to make some zero-proof cocktails May 22, 2009
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Whether she's counting calories – or pennies – there are plenty of times when Girlawhirl's out and about without a cocktail in her hand. And with Super Pals who consistently abstain from alcohol, they're always on the lookout for tasty alternatives to overly sweetened iced teas and boring seltzer. Now with chef Liz Scott's new book Zero Proof Cocktails: Alcohol-Free Beverages for Every Occasion, they've got 100 new drinks to try…
And while she expected to use the recipes for entertaining, Girlawhirl finds herself making these zero-proof cocktails – from Icy Spicy Chai on a Saturday afternoon to a Cerise Noir to go with dinner – for herself.
Find Zero Proof Cocktails: Alcohol-Free Beverages for Every Occasion online at barnesandnoble.com.
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Perfect for the start of summer, there are alcohol free versions of many summertime classics – from Tom Collins Cousin to Pimm and Proper – along with wine alternatives to accompany a meal. Using a mix of fruit juices, teas, spices, herbs and even an occasional soda, Scott really mimics the complexity of so many mixed drinks and takes these mock-tails much further than Girlawhirl's typical cranberry-seltzer-lime go-to alternative.
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