TRENDING IN 2025: MINDFUL MODERATION
Mindful Moderation
Posted on Feb 20th 2025
Surdyk's Staff
Creating a cocktail that aligns with your lifestyle is essential. That's why the experts at Surdyk's have crafted three variations of classic cocktails, each designed to suit different preferences. Whether you're in the mood for a Full Proof, Moderate, or Zero Proof option, we've got something for everyone to enjoy.
SPICY MEZCAL MARGARITA
INSTRUCTIONS: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
Strain into a lowball glass (salt rim, optional) filled with fresh ice, and garnish with a lime wheel.
Full-Proof
✨ 2 oz. Los Siete Misterios Mezcal
✨ ½ oz. Ancho Reyes Verde chile liqueur
✨ 2 ½ oz. Filthy margarita mix
Low-Proof
✨ 2 oz Aqara de los Andes Refugio N/A agave liqueur
✨ ½ oz Ancho Reyes Verde chili liqueur
✨ 2 ½ oz Filthy Margarita Mix
Zero-proof
✨ 2 oz Aqara de los Andes Refugio N/A Agave Liqueur
✨ 2-3 Fresh Jalapeno slices
✨ 2 ½ oz Filthy Margarita Mix
BLACK MANHATTAN
INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a mixing glass with ice, add liquid ingredients. Stir well for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and an orange peel twist.
INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a mixing glass with ice, add liquid ingredients. Stir well for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry and an orange peel twist.
Full-Proof
✨ 2 oz Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Rye
✨ 1 oz Cappelletti Alpeggio Hay liqueur
✨ 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Low-Proof
✨ 2 oz Abstinence Cape Malt N/A spirit
✨ 1 oz Cappelletti Alpeggio Hay liqueur
✨ 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Zero-proof
✨ 2 oz Abstinence Cape Malt N/A spirit
✨ 1 oz Amaro Lucano N/A vermouth
✨ 2 dashes All the Bitter alcohol-free Aromatic bitters
ESPRESSO MARTINI
INSTRUCTIONS: Shake ingredients with ice until well chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with 3 espresso beans.
Full-Proof
✨2 oz Tattersall Tightline Vodka
✨ 1 oz Mr. Black coffee liqueur
✨ 1 oz freshly brewed espresso
✨ ½ oz simple syrup
Low-Proof
✨ 2 oz freshly brewed espresso
✨ 1 oz Mr. Black coffee liqueur
✨ 1 oz Licor 43 liqueur
Zero-proof
✨ 2 oz freshly brewed espresso
✨ 1 oz Lyre’s N/A coffee liqueur
✨ ½ oz simple syrup
HUGO SPRITZ
INSTRUCTIONS: Fill a wine glass with ice. Add the Elderflower component, then pour the sparkling wine component, then the club soda. Gently stir and garnish with fresh mint and lime wedge.
Full-Proof
✨ 1½ oz St Germain Elderflower liqueur
✨ 4 oz Jeio Prosecco
✨ 2 oz Club Soda
Low-Proof
✨ 2 oz Mixly Spritz Elderflower Mint
✨ 4 oz Jeio Prosecco
✨ 2 oz Club Soda
Zero-proof
✨ 2 oz Mixly Spritz Elderflower Mint
✨ 4 oz Odd Bird Blanc de Blanc N/A sparkling wine
✨ 2 oz Club Soda