A Glass Half Full: Cocktails & Mocktails in Buffalo, NY
Options are everything. And from menus all around the area – city and suburb alike – it’s increasingly likely you’ll see the list of non-alcoholic drink options growing to match their boozy counterparts. For every mood, food, or attitude, there’s a c(m)ocktail ready to be made for you here.
If you’re looking for a made-to-order cocktail that packs some buzz, our awarded drink programs across the area are waiting for you to imbibe. And if the search is on for mocktail variations, our local purveyors have you covered with their ingenuity, too. No matter what fills your cup, there’s a fit for you – and many, many cheers to that.
Cocktails
The Broken Garden Tools
Dapper Goose, 491 Amherst St, Buffalo, NY
Enjoy this enigma of citrus and spice for a complex and enviable, gin cocktail. dappergoose.com
The Green Hornet
Lloyd Taco Factory, 1503 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY
This mashup of cucumber and spicy tomatillo shrub packs a punch of flavor and whimsy. whereslloyd.com
Sergeant Pepper
Graylynn, 537 Main St, Buffalo, NY
Discover the delightful complexities of green chiles and black pepper at this bold downtown destination. graylynn.com
Jam Session
Ballyhoo, 211 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY
A little menu input creates a lot of happiness as you choose your flavor of jam and let them handle the rest. buffaloballyhoo.com
Mocktails
Ghia Sumac Chili Spritz
Lucky Day Whiskey Bar, 320 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY
From an enviable library of limitless concoctions, climb up the non-alc bar ladder with a glass of heat and effervescence. luckydaywhiskeybar.com
Snap Pea & Dill
Waxlight Bar a Vin, 27 Chandler St, Buffalo, NY
Enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of Waxlight’s award-winning drink program with a unique, refreshing taste of snap peas and herbs. waxlightbaravin.com
Discerning Leisure
Hydraulic Hearth, 716 Swan St, Buffalo, NY
Warm your bones when sipping on this cozy concoction of botaniacal soda, apple, grapefruit, cinnamon and ginger. hydraulichearth.com
Mockarita
Breezy Burrito Bar, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY
Order your zero-proof cup of puns for an easy, breezy, and delicious experience. breezyburritobar.com
