Designated Driver Drinks

Designated Driver Drinks: For the Responsible One

Sophisticated alcohol-free drinks for the person doing the responsible thing. Because “I’ll just have a water” is a tragedy.

About these mocktails

Being the designated driver should not mean being stuck with a glass of water while everyone else is having a proper drink. This collection emphasises mocktails that feel adult, complex, and interesting: bitter aperitifs made alcohol-free, savoury mocktails, grown-up flavors that stand up to a cocktail menu.

When you hand the DD one of these, they do not feel like they are missing out; they feel like they are being looked after. Perfect for restaurants, bars, and dinner parties where the DD deserves equal footing.

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Designated Driver Drinks with photos

Our best designated driver drinks with hero photography. Refresh for a random selection.

Complete Designated Driver Drinks list

Every designated driver drinks mocktail on Drink Lab. Photos above, text list below for drinks that have not been photographed yet.

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