If your idea of “mixology” involves adaptogens, herbal syrups, and a crystal glass instead of a cocktail shaker, Blair Horton’s Everyday Elixirs might just become your new bar cart bible. These recipes aren’t just drinks—they’re a ritual. Horton has found that elusive sweet spot between high-vibe and highly drinkable, proving that sober doesn’t have to mean simple.
This book isn’t your average mocktail manual. With 80 recipes spanning every mood and season, Everyday Elixirs celebrates the art of zero-proof living through the lens of wellness. Horton, known for her Holistic Rendezvous platform, combines clinical know-how with creative flair to deliver drinks that are as nourishing as they are stunningly photogenic. Think Spiced Hibiscus Apple Punch, The Matsuchisa, and the Cucumber Cooler—each one layered with intention, flavor, and functional benefits.
The collection begins with a primer on bases like syrups, tinctures, and teas, featuring healthy ingredients such as hibiscus, aloe vera, rosehip, avocado, ginger, spices, fresh fruit and matcha. Horton thoughtfully explains the health benefits tucked behind each recipe, weaving education into indulgence. As a wellness girly myself, I appreciated how accessible and in-depth her approach feels—“drink your vitamins” elevated to an art form. Everything is explained clearly enough for anyone eager to upgrade their mocktail game, whether you’re a home mixologist or just dabbling in sober curiosity.
These foundational recipes do ask for a bit of effort—herbal and floral syrups that need to be prepped in advance and keep only a couple of weeks in the fridge—but that’s part of their charm. This is a book about slowing down and savoring the process, not rushing through it.
Visually, Everyday Elixirs is spectacular. The photography alone earns it a permanent spot on any coffee table. But more deeply, it raises the bar for what sober and sober-curious living can look like—intentional, elevated, and deeply enjoyable.
If I have one note, it’s that Horton’s approach leans aspirational. While every recipe is achievable, most readers will likely reach for these drinks on special occasions rather than daily use. Still, the craftsmanship and creative integrity make it a must-have for anyone curating a mindful home bar. It’s also a brilliant source of inspiration for restaurants and bars looking to elevate their zero-proof offerings without relying on branded mixers or pre-made blends—just honest, beautiful ingredients and seasonal imagination.
Everyday Elixirs belongs on the coffee table, the kitchen counter, and the Pinterest board of every sober or sober-curious sister out there. It reminds us that ritual, beauty, and health can coexist in the same glass—and that slowing down to enjoy something beautiful might just be the best elixir of all.
Mocktail Recipe Book Sobees Score: 4.5 out of 5
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