🍸 Where to Get a Great Mocktail in Boulder

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Not all heroes wear cocktail shakers—some stir up mocktails that seriously slay. Whether you’re sober-curious, cutting back, or just craving something creative and booze-free, Boulder’s got you covered. In this issue, we’re spilling the tea (and the bitters) on the city’s top zero-proof sips—plus what else is happenin’ this week around town.

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🍸 Where to Get a Great Mocktail in Boulder

Because not every night needs to end with a hangover

Looking for a stellar mocktail in Boulder that goes beyond soda water and lime? We’ve got you. A recent local thread rounded up the best spots in town serving up complex, creative non-alcoholic drinks—and yes, Boulder is delivering for the mocktail crowd.

Here’s where to sip something special:

• Jungle – The hands-down crowd favorite. They’ll turn any of their classic cocktails into a zero-proof version, and even have a dedicated mocktail list.

• Rosetta Hall – Known for good vibes and good drinks—with a solid non-alcoholic lineup.

• Bartaco – Agua frescas and house mocktails = tasty taco pairings.

• Santo – A local gem with great NA options alongside modern New Mexican fare.

• Rayback Collective – Rotating food trucks, live music, and mocktails at the bar? Yes please.

• Basta – One reader raved about a carrot-based mocktail that was “one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had—period.”

• St. Julien Hotel – A more upscale pick, with a bar team that knows how to do booze-free beautifully.

• Bitter Bar – Of course. Still one of the best places in Boulder for elevated sips of all kinds.

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