Owner/mixologist Willa Van Nostrand, Little Bitte & World’s Fair Gallery, Providence

The Spring & Tonic is one of my all-time favorite zero-ABV recipes because it captures the vibrant botanicals of a gin and tonic, without the gin. Lemon zest and light tannins of the matcha tea add a welcome bite to the mix—a smack of tartness reminiscent of green grassy foliage. Muddled juniper berries exude a rich piney punch that benefits from the spritely layers of lemon zest. Because I often blaze through all the lemons in my fridge, I’ve found that the zests and juices of lime, grapefruit, orange and blood orange are just as satisfying in the drink. Keep a bottle of juniper syrup on hand as a delicious pre-dinner sipper or batch a pitcher to share with friends if you’re expecting company. I’m moved to garnish with early spring blossoms like forsythia, pansies, violets or tulip petals to add an enchanting pop of florals. Just be sure to use blossoms that have not been treated or sprayed with pesticides.