Kentucky’s bourbon legacy draws millions of visitors to area bars and distilleries each year. 

But if you’re looking for booze-free options while you’re exploring Kentucky Bourbon Country, we’ve got you covered! These 20 non-alcoholic creations are just as fun and flavorful as anything you’ll find on the cocktail list.

Fresh and Fruity Mocktails

Main St. Mocktail

A tall glass of red iced drink garnished with a sprig of fresh mint sits on a marble surface, with a green moss wall in the background.
The fresh and fizzy Main St. Mocktail. Photo Credit: Bardstown Bourbon Company.

Bardstown Bourbon Company, Louisville Tasting Room, Louisville

Fall flavors shine in the Main St. Mocktail, made with cran-pear orange syrup. Fresh lemon juice brightens things up, while Topo Chico or Sprite adds refreshing fizz. Spend all afternoon here—their tasting room feels like a high-end boutique with rows of bourbon bottles on gleaming white shelves! 

Beat the Heat Lemonade 

A tall glass of pink cocktail with ice, mint leaves, and spiral lemon garnishes sits on a dark napkin on a wooden table in a modern restaurant with blue decor and leafy plants in the background.
Cool off with the Beat the Heat Lemonade. Photo Credit: The Still at Blue Rook Distillery.

The Still at Blue Rook Distillery, Danville

On a steamy day, The Still’s Beat the Heat Lemonade will cool you down. Sweet blueberry syrup, fresno honey, and simple syrup blend with fresh lemon juice and club soda for a summery sipper that lives up to its name. Sit in the glowy blue-purple bar area for an elevated burger with your mocktail.

Berry Burst

A tall glass filled with a red and clear fizzy drink, garnished with a slice of lemon and a sprig of mint, sits on a dark surface with a blurred brick wall in the background.
A mocktail with a burst of flavor. Photo Credit: Blind Squirrel.

Blind Squirrel, Louisville

The Berry Burst is a fruit salad in a glass! Blackberry, strawberry, and raspberry fruit purée syrups are bursting with flavor. Fresh mint and soda water on top make this a summery treat. Enjoy your drink while catching live sports on TV, music on weekends, or high-energy volleyball games on the sand courts out back!

The Spire 

A glass of red iced drink garnished with lemon twists sits on a marble surface, with cranberries, a jar of red juice, a carafe of lemonade, and a plate of lemon wedges in the background.
A cranberry twist on a summer favorite. Photo Credit: Woodford Reserve Distillery.

Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles

Tasty non-alcoholic drinks don’t have to be complicated. At Woodford Reserve Distillery, you can sip on The Spire, an easy warm weather blend of lemonade, unsweetened iced tea, and cranberry juice over ice. Perfect for Derby Day, or for wandering the distillery’s historic grounds with stone buildings dating back to 1838.

Sherbet Baby

A refreshing dessert in a glass. Photo Credit: Epiphany.

Epiphany, Louisville

Cocktail bar Epiphany takes as much care with its mocktails as with its boozy options. Try the Sherbet Baby made with pineapple juice and Pomegranate Shrub from local Louisville Shrubology. Sweet bitter almond syrup adds depth, while lime juice and soda water give it a refreshing zing. Sit in their casual-cool space under huge windows and snack on elevated bar nibbles! 

Herbal & Botanical Mocktails

Ginger Snap

A chilled yellow cocktail with ice and a lemon slice garnish sits on a wooden table outdoors, with patio seating and a brick building in the blurry background.
Sip on a cocktail with bite. Photo Credit: LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar.

LouVino Restaurant & Wine Bar, Louisville

LouVino’s Ginger Snap combines peachy sweetness with a little bite. Peach purée, lemon juice, and simple syrup are topped with spicy ginger beer for something fresh, fragrant, and endlessly sippable. The flavors pair beautifully with their southern-inspired, scratch-made dishes in an elegant wine-themed dining room. 

Prohibited Paradise 

A glass of orange-colored cocktail with a dried lime slice floating on top. The rim of the glass is coated with a dark spice or salt mixture, and the drink is served on a plain white background.
A mocktail with a complex (and delicious) flavor profile. Photo Credit: Bardstown Bourbon Company.

Bardstown Bourbon Company, Bardstown

Each ingredient of this complex mocktail is more than meets the eye. First, Lyre’s American Malt NA spirit is house-infused with black peppercorn, juniper, and cardamom. Monin Agave Nectar with sage and peppercorn brings sweetness. Finally, lime and orange juice (with juniper and lime peels) give it a citrusy lift. A crushed black peppercorn rim adds heat with each sip! 

Almond Coy 

A cocktail with a frothy top, garnished with an orange twist and a cherry, sits on a marble bar counter. Shelves of liquor bottles are blurred in the background.
Tart, sweet and striking. Photo Credit: Seven Cocktails + Bourbon.

Seven Cocktails + Bourbon, Louisville

The best-selling mocktail at elegant Seven Cocktails + Bourbon is the Almond Coy. NA Lyre’s Amaretti creates an almond and vanilla base, while an orange shrub drinking vinegar and lemon juice add tartness. Whipped egg whites (or chickpea-derived aquafaba if you’re plant-based) on top create a silky foam—and a striking look. 

Chef’s Favorite

A glass of red sparkling cocktail garnished with an orange peel sits on a rustic wooden table, with a potted plant and orange wall in the background.
This spritz is putting on the ritz. Photo Credit: Seviche Restaurant.

Seviche Restaurant, Louisville

Inspired by the classic Italian spritz, this mocktail version is a little citrusy, a little spicy, and all delish. The base is Lyre’s Italian Orange, a slightly bitter NA aperitivo of blood orange and maraschino. A bit of ginger puree adds kick, and a floater of Lyre’s Classico NA bubbly makes this a festive sipper. It’s the mocktail of choice for award-winning Seviche Chef Anthony Lamas!

Shelbyville Spritzer 

A cocktail with ice, garnished with a dried citrus slice and rosemary sprig, sits on a bar mat. In the background, green plants and a partial BULLEIT sign are visible.
This mocktail is all about garden freshness. Photo Credit: Bulleit Distilling Co.

Bulleit Distilling Co., Shelbyville

The Shelbyville Spritzer is an ode to nature’s abundance. Herbal NA spirit Seedlip sets the tone, while pear-rosemary syrup brings garden freshness. Fresh lime juice and zingy Fever Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu balance it out. Enjoy from a comfy sofa under the towering rows of bourbon barrels in the distillery’s modern tasting room. 

Tropical Mocktails

Smoked Pineapple Sour

Sip on these sweet, smoky and tart creation. Photo Credit: Bouquet Bistro.

Bouquet Bistro, Covington

Sweet pineapple and tart lemon juice take on new dimensions thanks to smoked simple syrup in this tasty mocktail, served in a delicate coupe glass. Enjoy alongside the tasting menu at this elegant farm-to-table spot, with your choice of courses like Wagyu meatballs and duck with blackberry and balsamic reduction. 

Harvest Moon 

A plastic cup with Bulleit Distilling Co printed on it contains an orange-colored cocktail with ice, a straw, and an orange peel garnish. Green plant leaves are visible in the background.
A glass of autumn vibes. Photo Credit: Bulleit Distilling Co.

Bulleit Distilling Co., Shelbyville

Bulleit’s second installment has an autumnal name, but it’s delicious year-round. Botanical NA spirit Seedlip gets a floral, tart kick from tropical blood orange juice, while honey vanilla syrup amps up the sweetness. Topped with a splash of cranberry lime soda, it’s fresh, zesty, and oh-so-delicious.

Orange Crush

A tall glass of orange drink with ice, foam, and an orange garnish sits on a wooden table outdoors, next to a halved orange, with a blue sky in the background.
A mocktail twist on a classic flavor profile. Photo Credit: Copper & Kings American Brandy.

Copper & Kings American Brandy, Louisville

Ever wish you could drink a creamsicle? Just order an Orange Crush. Freshly squeezed orange juice is enriched by vanilla bean sugar syrup. A splash of heavy cream smooths it out, and it’s finished with a dollop of whipped cream on top. Perfect for a sunny day in the distillery courtyard! 

Pooh Bear Fizz

A hand holds a glass of bright yellow-orange drink with ice cubes and a dried citrus slice garnish, against a blurred background with purple and pink tones.
It’s childhood nostalgia in a glass. Photo Credit: Pub By Novo.

Pub By Novo, Bowling Green

It’s named for everyone’s favorite childhood honey fiend, but the Pooh Bear Fizz is a pretty grown-up mocktail. Muddled cucumber slices are shaken up with fresh lime, mango purée, and, of course, honey syrup. Topped with soda water, it’s sweet and simple, just like its namesake. 

Just Like the Real Thing Mocktails

NA Espresso Martini 

A coupe glass with a dark cocktail topped with foam sits on a wooden bar next to an open menu, with warm, blurred lights and bottles in the background.
This mocktail offers a caffeine fix. Photo Credit: Canary Club.

Canary Club, Louisville

The espresso martini has made a major comeback recently. At the natural wine bar Canary Club, their NA version is a must! It’s made with an orange and spice-infused zero-proof vodka, balancing out the coffee bitterness from the Modica Cacao Espresso Martini blend. An expressed orange peel over the top highlights that fruity twist! 

Aper-All Spritz 

A cocktail with an orange slice garnish sits on a bar table next to a Juniper’s drinks menu listing timeless classics and spirit-free options, with warm ambient lighting and a lit candle in the background.
A burst of orange freshness. Photo Credit: Juniper’s Gin Bar.

Juniper’s Gin Bar, Covington

You can hardly tell the difference between an Aperol Spritz and this NA version. In place of Aperol, this drink stars Giffard Sirop Aperitif, a bitter orange and gentian root syrup. Topped with seltzer and Freixenet Alcohol Removed Sparkling Wine, you get all the bubbles and all the flavor of the real thing—with none of the booze. 

Dry Tai

A glass of orange-colored iced cocktail garnished with fresh mint leaves and a lime wedge, with a black straw, sits on a wooden table in front of red window blinds.
You’ll feel quite sophisticated sipping on this mocktail. Photo Credit: The MerryWeather.

The MerryWeather, Louisville

This tasty drink takes the classic Mai Tai and turns it into something fresh and new. House-made foxtrot tea syrup gives this drink an herbal hint, with chamomile, rooibos, mint, and vanilla steeped with honey. Mixed with orange and lime juice, plus Giffard Orgeat Syrup and fresh mint, this nuanced concoction is a little sweet, a little citrusy, and very sophisticated.

Baby Bellini 

A colorful cocktail in a tall glass, garnished with an orange slice and a strawberry, sits on a dark wooden table in a restaurant with blue accents and green plants in the background.
Cheers to the ladies who brunch with this bellini. Photo Credit: The Still at Blue Rook Distillery.

The Still at Blue Rook Distillery, Danville

The bellini is a brunch staple. This version combines summery peach juice with Sprite, to give it those all-important bubbles. A bit of cranberry juice adds tartness and tannin, cutting through that sugary sweetness. It’s perfect paired with the Smoked Salmon Tartine on The Still’s relaxed patio! 

Fizz & Pop 

A decorative glass filled with an orange-red iced drink, garnished with two red rose petals and a twist of lemon, sits on a wooden surface with soft natural light in the background.
Floral and spicy best describe this mocktail. Photo Credit: NoraeBar.

NoraeBar, Louisville

The Fizz & Pop at karaoke hotspot NoraeBar is a garden-fresh take on the classic mule. House-made organic rose syrup and spiced rose bitters give it a floral kick, and fresh Meyer lemon juice brings citrus and sweetness. It’s all topped with Fever Tree Ginger Beer for bite. Between mocktails, hit the stage to belt your favorite pop anthem or showtune! 

Spritz Italiano

A large wine glass filled with an orange cocktail, ice, a black straw, and garnished with a dried orange slice, sits on a wooden table with a blurred brick wall background.
The perfect start to dinner. Photo Credit: Fork & Barrel.

Fork & Barrel, Louisville

A refreshing spritz is a Mediterranean classic. This version is built on Ritual Aperitif Alternative, a cross between a bitter Italian aperitivo and sweet French vermouth. Orange juice tones down the bitterness, and club soda brings the fizz. Enjoy a glass in the rustic-chic dining room with shrimp and garlicky grits or hot brown bruschetta on rosemary focaccia. 

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