Mocktail Nation is on the Road in Arizona!
With first-class dining experiences, amazing shopping, exquisite golf courses, and high-end resorts Scottsdale, Arizona is the perfect desert oasis for all things social, all year long even at 115 degrees! We decided to scope out the top mocktail restaurants in Scottsdale and order a few drinks to see just how mocktail-friendly this city is!
Put these spots on your list when you come to the Scottsdale, Arizona area!
The Gladly
2201 E Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016
Mocktails on the menu:
– Pressed herb mocktail
– Mezcal inspired smoked mocktail
Kicking off this list with a highly reviewed (and favorite of our founder!) restaurant and whiskey bar in Scottsdale. The Gladly serves American cuisine with bold flavors that pair perfectly with their 285+ whiskies. We know that fact may not be relevant for those celebrating sobriety, but it proves that they’ve been around the beverage industry, and we love that. Ranked highly for their food and service, it’s one of the best places for lunch, happy hour, or dinner. They are sure to craft the perfect mocktail for whatever you’re craving!
For our visit, we ordered a pressed herb mocktail and a Mezcal inspired smoked mocktail (pictured below). The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful in creating a drink that looks and feels like the perfect happy hour concoction. Make sure to put The Gladly on your list for mocktail restaurants in Arizona!
Diego Pops
4338 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Mocktails on the menu:
– Non-alcoholic Moscow mule
Looking for a fun weekend place with an upbeat vibe? Diego Pops is the place to go in Scottsdale. They are a Mexican restaurant and bar with a great front patio area, so you can sit and enjoy your drinks in the sun.
Mocktail ordering experience
While they don’t have a dedicated mocktail menu, their bartenders were extremely friendly when we asked for a non-alcoholic mule and were very helpful in making sure it was made just as well.
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Montauk
4360 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Mocktails on the menu:
Arcadia Greyhound
– Grapefruit Juice
– Guava
– Sprite
– Ice
Feeling like getting dressed up for a classy Sunday brunch? Montauk is an upscale American-style restaurant with a calm, lounge-type atmosphere as soon as you walk in the door. Expect higher-end drinks and food here as well as very friendly staff.
Mocktail ordering experience
When we asked the bartender for a mocktail, she creatively based it off of our drink preferences, just without the alcohol! We tried the nonalcoholic version of the Arcadia Greyhound, which tasted great and was very refreshing. The whole experience was extremely easy and we would recommend this restaurant to everyone!
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Marcellino’s Ristorante
7114 East Stetson Dr Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Mocktails on the menu:
Bartender’s name:
Sean Johnson (Sean’s Mocktail)
– 1 oz lemon juice
– 1.5 oz pink grapefruit juice
– 1.5 oz purée of strawberry/basil/mint/lemon juice
– .5 oz water
This family-friendly Italian restaurant is known for its dedication to authentic Italian dining experience and cuisine. The entire staff is courteous and friendly, and made us feel like a family member. The restaurant is dark and intimate with pale pink starched tablecloths. They serve a nice selection of homemade pastas, steak, fish, chicken, desserts, salads, and more.
Mocktail ordering experience
We asked the bartender for a mocktail although the menu didn’t have any specific drinks. The Mocktail was delicious—fresh strawberry and not too sweet. Finished with a basil leaf floating on top. The wait staff and the bartender were fun, gracious, and totally enthusiastic about creating a drink for us!
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