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A Spiced Vanilla Pear Bellini in the Library

Think classic when it comes to a pre-brunch cocktail in your grand colonial-style library in Conyers Farm. The original peach Bellini was invented in the ‘30s by the owner of Harry’s Bar in Venice, inspired by Renaissance paintings. Sip this warm pear booze-free version by the fire.

An Aperol-Less Spritz Reading a Book

Lazing away the weekend at Killearn, the 7-bedroom Greek Revival in Millbrook? Time to finally tackle Ulysses or Moby Dick. Consider a brain-boosting, booze-free Aperol-less Spritz—its cider vinegar is known to improve cognitive function.

A Cherry Sour Fireside Dreaming of Blossoms

Cherry blossoms have always symbolized the fleeting nature of life, and there’s no better place (even if it’s not blossom time) to contemplate such themes than your stunning architect-designed farmhouse with spectacular views. Boost your beta carotene with a Cherry sour served in a goblet.

A Tequila-Less Sunrise to Celebrate Another Blue Ribbon

You who live life at full gallop not only appreciate champion horses, state of the art equestrian facilities and access to beautiful bridle trails but a place to kick back and enjoy the view from the wraparound porch of your 4100 sq ft farmhouse. Enhance the mood with a fruity, fiber-rich Tequila-Less Sunrise.

Deer Pond

46 Deer Pond Road | Verbank, NY

Celebrating Lunar New Year with a Blood Orange Mock-a-Rita

Farmhouses continue to be finessed and refined which means country living has never been so elegant. Elegant rooms, fine antiques, neoclassical moldings, even Chinese furnishings look right in this relaxed setting. Toast the year of the Rabbit and all the possibilities for prosperity!

8711 Miller Hill Road | Averill Park, NY

A Pickled Mary for Brunch

What could be more thoroughly Modern than serving a zeitgeisty mocktail in a red-cedar contemporary by Midcentury master architect Ralph Rapson? The towering celery stalks and dill garnishes of a Pickled Mary echo the country estate’s wild wooded surroundings; the horseradish, hot sauce and black pepper bring the heat!

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by Kerry Benson & Diana Licalzi

Developed by two registered dietitians, the nonalcoholic drink recipes in Mocktail Party feature nutritious, all-natural ingredients with minimal sugar that you can easily find at any grocery store. The book also features valuable information about the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, tips for sustainable mixology, and advice for ordering mocktails at a restaurant or bar. If you’re tired of hangovers and don’t want to drink sugar-loaded, processed sodas instead, then these healthy and delicious recipes are for you.