From a twist on a classic Espresso Martini (with salted caramel and popcorn no less!) to an aperitif-hour Spritz that tastes like the real thing.
Bec Judd is a busy woman: she’s a model, TV presenter, speech pathologist and owner of activewear brand Jaggad, which turns 10 this year. When she’s not in business meetings, doing the school run or jumping in front of the camera, you’ll find Bec out and about in her hometown of Melbourne enjoying a bite to eat and the perfect beverage to match – either a classic Margarita or a non-alcoholic alternative. “I love that there’s a zero%* version of pretty much everything these days. Whether it’s an Espresso Martini, a Margarita or a Negroni, the options are just about endless.”
For Bec, zero% is her go-to when the social calendar is packed. “I like to swap in more non-alcoholic drinks around busy social times like Christmas and holidays, or when I’m busy with the kids. When there’s a lot of social activity going on and I’m jumping from party to party, zero% alternatives are a great option.”
A night out on the town for Bec is all about gathering the ones she loves – “my husband and my girlfriends and their partners” – and heading into the city to find some delicious food and great cocktails to boot. “We love going to Grill Americano in Melbourne’s CBD. Normally we’ll order the steak; the truffle risotto is always a highlight, too. Oh, and the mac ‘n’ cheese!” she adds.
It’s all about having options. A delicious classic cocktail when the night calls for it – or a bang-on non-alcoholic version that tastes just as fabulous. If you’ve never been able to nail the non-alc cocktail yourself, we’ve got recipes for Bec’s three favourites below, each a perfect zero% alternative to a classic.
