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by Katie Chudy

"Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don't" should have an equivalent alcohol-themed phrase, because sometimes you do feel like letting loose over a couple of libations, and, well, sometimes you don't. For those still recovering from Cocktail Week or those who have been partaking of Thirst Boston festivities this weekend, here are some creative non-alcoholic concoctions around town.
— Katie Chudy


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1. Hit Wicket

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1172 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 945-9259
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Jalapeno-Cilantro Lemonade: Hit Wicket, which deems itself America’s first cricket bar, offers a spicy lemonade as well as a Mockria, a virgin concoction meant to mimic a sangria. [Photo: Chris Coe]

2. Hungry Mother

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233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 499-0090
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No. 73: A perfect balance of sweet and spice with pineapple, ginger beer, lime, and cinnamon uniting in one glass to create something pretty terrific. [Photo: Foursquare]

3. Craigie on Main

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853 Main St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 497-5511
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Vermilion: Grapefruit juice, lime, date molasses, sour orange, thai chili, and club soda all have a party in a glass at this iconic Cambridge spot. Craigie on Main also has other offerings of the virgin kind, such as a ginger beer with lemon, thai chili, and tiki and angostura bitters. [Photo: Cal Bingham]

4. Kingston Station

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25 Kingston St
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 482-6282
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Parchita: A combination of passionfruit puree and soda, this mocktail is accompanied by other fun non-alcoholic beverages such as the Nojito, which combines lime, soda and mint leaves. [Photo: Official Site]

5. Eastern Standard

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528 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-9100
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Egg Cream: Those seeking a non-alcoholic beverage can enjoy Eastern Standard's version of a decades-old classic in either a vanilla-tarragon or chocolate-cardamom variety. "Icy cold and frothy," promises the menu. [Photo: Facebook]

6. Island Creek Oyster Bar

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500 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 532-5300
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Wags #2: ICOB gets in the (mock) spirit of things with a couple of mocktail options. Not to miss the is the Wags #2, an effervescent mix of house-made pomegranate syrup and fresh lemon. [Photo: Facebook]

7. Forum Restaurant

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755 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
(857) 991-1831
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Apple Cinnamon Soda: Seasonally appropriate, Forum offers a soda made with cinnamon syrup, apple cider, and ginger beer, as well as a ginger pomegranate soda complete with Grenadine and ginger beer. [Photo: Flagship Photo]

8. 75 On Liberty Wharf

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220 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 227-0754
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Sinless Sangria: There’s a whole section devoted to beverages of the non-alcoholic variety at 75 on Liberty Wharf. Try the Sinless Sangria, which is a combination of various juices meant to mimic a traditional sangria. [Photo: Rachel Leah Blumenthal]

9. Myers + Chang

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1145 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-5200
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Lychee-Vanilla Soda: Myers + Chang offers a variety of homemade sodas in fun combinations, including lychee-vanilla and cherry-ginger. [Photo: Cal Bingham]

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1. Hit Wicket

1172 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Jalapeno-Cilantro Lemonade: Hit Wicket, which deems itself America’s first cricket bar, offers a spicy lemonade as well as a Mockria, a virgin concoction meant to mimic a sangria. [Photo: Chris Coe]
1172 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 945-9259
Visit Website

2. Hungry Mother

233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave, Cambridge, MA 02141
No. 73: A perfect balance of sweet and spice with pineapple, ginger beer, lime, and cinnamon uniting in one glass to create something pretty terrific. [Photo: Foursquare]
233 Cardinal Medeiros Ave
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 499-0090
Visit Website

3. Craigie on Main

853 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Vermilion: Grapefruit juice, lime, date molasses, sour orange, thai chili, and club soda all have a party in a glass at this iconic Cambridge spot. Craigie on Main also has other offerings of the virgin kind, such as a ginger beer with lemon, thai chili, and tiki and angostura bitters. [Photo: Cal Bingham]
853 Main St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 497-5511
Visit Website

4. Kingston Station

25 Kingston St, Boston, MA 02111
Parchita: A combination of passionfruit puree and soda, this mocktail is accompanied by other fun non-alcoholic beverages such as the Nojito, which combines lime, soda and mint leaves. [Photo: Official Site]
25 Kingston St
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 482-6282
Visit Website

5. Eastern Standard

528 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Egg Cream: Those seeking a non-alcoholic beverage can enjoy Eastern Standard's version of a decades-old classic in either a vanilla-tarragon or chocolate-cardamom variety. "Icy cold and frothy," promises the menu. [Photo: Facebook]
528 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 532-9100
Visit Website

6. Island Creek Oyster Bar

500 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Wags #2: ICOB gets in the (mock) spirit of things with a couple of mocktail options. Not to miss the is the Wags #2, an effervescent mix of house-made pomegranate syrup and fresh lemon. [Photo: Facebook]
500 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 532-5300
Visit Website

7. Forum Restaurant

755 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Apple Cinnamon Soda: Seasonally appropriate, Forum offers a soda made with cinnamon syrup, apple cider, and ginger beer, as well as a ginger pomegranate soda complete with Grenadine and ginger beer. [Photo: Flagship Photo]
755 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
(857) 991-1831
Visit Website

8. 75 On Liberty Wharf

220 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
Sinless Sangria: There’s a whole section devoted to beverages of the non-alcoholic variety at 75 on Liberty Wharf. Try the Sinless Sangria, which is a combination of various juices meant to mimic a traditional sangria. [Photo: Rachel Leah Blumenthal]
220 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 227-0754
Visit Website

9. Myers + Chang

1145 Washington St, Boston, MA 02118
Lychee-Vanilla Soda: Myers + Chang offers a variety of homemade sodas in fun combinations, including lychee-vanilla and cherry-ginger. [Photo: Cal Bingham]
1145 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 542-5200
Visit Website

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