All the Fun, None of the Guilt Door County’s Mocktail Movement

Door County's bars and restaurants are serving up mocktails that deliver taste, fun, and a touch of sophistication. Crafted with fresh ingredients, creative flavors, and stylish presentation, they let everyone join in on celebrations, from brunches to evening gatherings at these places around Door County. 

Thirsty Cow Taphouse

At Door County’s only self-pour taphouse, the Thirsty Cow Taphouse in Baileys Harbor serves a standout selection of non-alcoholic beer, craft sodas, and virgin mocktails. With the same fun pour-your-own experience and dog-friendly outdoor seating, non-drinkers and designated drivers are fully immersed in the self-pour experience. 

Villaggios Italian Steakhouse

Step into charming, casual Villaggios Italian Steakhouse in Egg Harbor, and you’ll find non-alcoholic craft drinks that rival their spirited counterparts. Choose the Spritzer, with muddled limes and lemons swirled with basil elixir; or the Na Tonic, club soda enlivened with muddled oranges, lemons, Villaggios elixir, and a star-anise float. Prefer something sweet? The Cherry Cocktail features rich Amarena cherries for a decadent, alcohol-free sip.

Salute Wine and Beer Lounge

Creative cocktails are adapted into impressive non-alcoholic versions at Salute Wine & Beer Lounge in Egg Harbor. Try the Apple Spritz Del Conte, reworked mindful-style into a crisp, sparkling cider spritz; the Ube Lavender Cider, transformed into a vivid virgin sip with lavender and ube notes; or the Cold Brew Coffee Malbec, reimagined as a rich cold brew cocktail that delivers all the flavor and no buzz.

Della Porta DC

Discover Della Porta DC in Ellison Bay, where non-alcoholic drinks are cleverly crafted with the same care as their wood-fired Italian cuisine. Sip the Cherry Heist, a nod to local cherry flavor bursting with tart sweetness, go green with the Living Wall, an herb-rich mocktail crafted for refreshment, or treat yourself to a tropical citrus twist with the breezy Island Day. This mocktail menu changes with the seasons, so make sure to stop in often and sample their freshest flavors.

Osteria Tre Tassi 

Authentic Italian cuisine mixes with mouthwatering mocktails at Osteria Tre Tassi, bringing farm-to-table freshness and an upscale ambiance to Ellison Bay. In the mood for something herbaceous? Try the Conn-sation, a blend of grapefruit, lime, cinnamon, soda, and mint. For a little extra zest, try the Lemon Pistachio Fizz with its lemon and nutty pistachio combination, topped with sparkling soda for a delightful finish.

Alexander’s of Door County

At Alexander's of Door County in Fish Creek, buzz-free flavor reigns supreme. Fruity options include the Cherry Bomb, a combination of Wisco Cherry soda and organic ingredients topped with lime juice and refreshing seltzer, and the Burnt Orange Splash prepared with bitters, orange, jasmine, mandarin, and tea. Beer enthusiasts can opt for a selection from Athletic Brewery, O'Doul's, Budweiser and Clausthaler, while Fre chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon are for wine lovers.

Island Fever Rum Bar & Gril

The island life is on display at Island Fever Rum Bar & Grill in Jacksonport, famous for its fish boils, tiki bar, and ice cream shop. If you’re looking for an island breeze without the buzz, try the Nojito with fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, and a splash of soda, or the tropical escape of the Painless Paradise with its cream of coconut, pineapple juice, orange juice, and freshly grated nutmeg. To catch the fever on all their NA cocktails, check out their Tipsyless Flight.

Kitty O'Reillys Irish Pub

If you're looking for a non-buzzy taste of the Emerald Isle, you can find it at Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub in Sturgeon Bay. Their mocktail menu has all the flavor of traditional beverages, like the ginger-beer and lime Mellow Mule or the Mimicked Mimosa, which offers non-alcoholic bubbles with your choice of juice flavours. The fresh and fruity Blueberry Sparkle combines muddled blueberries, lime and wild-berry purée in sparkling seltzer.

CHOP

At CHOP in Sister Bay, the only thing more palate-pleasing than the steaks are the mocktails. The Amber Petal features non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, sugar, and lemon bitters — refined and sparkling. The Ignition mixes chipotle and hibiscus with agave, lime, and soda for a smoky-sweet surprise, while the Lavender Fields blends lavender, lemon, and soda into a bright, floral refresher.

The Cleat Restaurant

For casual waterfront dining, it’s pretty hard to beat the views and festive flavors at The Cleat Restaurant in Sister Bay. This includes seasonal mocktails, such as the fall lineup with creamy pumpkin horchata, pumpkin pie smash mocktail, the non-alcoholic Apple Margarita with a twist of maple syrup or the DC cherry/apple margarita, or the Apple Cider Float.

Lure

Find alcohol-free cocktails with refreshing twists on classic flavors at Lure in Sister Bay. Begin with the Amber Petal for a touch of elegance, with non-alcoholic sparkling rosé, sugar, and lime bitters. For a bold and spicy kick, the Ignition blends chipotle and hibiscus with agave, lime, and soda. If you're after refreshment that's a little more floral, the Lavender Fields offers a delightful mix of lavender, lemon, and soda. 

Brygga Plates and Pours

Sturgeon Bay's Brygga Plates & Pours features a diverse drink menu with delicious, cleverly-titled mocktails for all the fun without the second-day headache. The Marga-No-No combines Clean Co. non-alcoholic tequila with lime and organic margarita mix for a refreshing, NA version of the classic. The Mai Time provides a tropical escape, blending non-alcoholic dark rum with pineapple and orange juices, then topping it with Door County cherry juice. If you're craving something indulgent, try the NA dark rum, pineapple, crème de coconut, Door County cherry juice, and nutmeg fusion of Papas Painless Killer.

drömhus

Bright, airy, and playful, Sturgeon Bay's drömhus is the perfect place to meet for a buzz-free drink in Door County. Craft brew drinkers will enjoy their NA options, including Suspended in a Sunbeam Pilsner and Not Just Another Story Double IPA by Go Brewing. Wine lovers can treat themselves to a pour of Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Rosé.