Are you wondering where you can find a great mocktail in Greenville, SC? Mocktails are gaining popularity especially for those who might be celebrating Dry January. Greenville, SC, is no exception. Whether you’re abstaining from alcohol temporarily, long-term, or simply looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink, these spots offer creative and delicious options where you can visit with friends and have a wonderful time, alcohol-free.
Get ready for alcohol-free beverages and flavors like lavender, blood orange, and ginger, with lemon juice, simple syrups, herbal ingredients, and lots more! Here are some excellent mocktail options in Greenville, South Carolina.
Juniper
Address: 315 S Main Street, Greenville
Known for its rooftop ambiance and stunning views, Juniper features a selection of beautifully crafted mocktails using fresh and inventive ingredients. The “Root for Me” with blackberry puree, lime cordial and ginger beer looks amazing, and there are several other options that include ingredients like pomegranate, hibiscus, and even apple cinnamon syrup.
Juniper Menu: Scroll down to “Zero Proof” for the mocktail options.
Bar Margaret
Address: 1269 Pendleton Street, Greenville
This trendy spot in the Village of West Greenville prides itself on its innovative drinks. While their focus is on craft cocktails, they offer equally creative non-alcoholic options. They offer mocktails reminiscent of their alcoholic cousins using non-alcoholic gin and bourbon, plus ingredients like lime syrup, citrus zest, ginger beer, and more.
Bar Margaret Menu: Their mocktails are featured in their in-person menu.
The Southern Growl
Address: 155 N Buncombe Road, Greer
A short drive from Greenville, The Southern Growl in Greer is a personal favorite. This a hidden gem for mocktails, along with delicious food. Get the fries with ranch dipping sauce – you won’t be sorry. Their rotating menu often features non-alcoholic creations alongside craft beers. We enjoyed the “All Smoke, No Firewater.”
The Southern Growl Menu: See the non-alcoholic options listed within the cocktail menu.
Camp
Address: 2 E Broad Street, Greenville
Camp serves mocktails that change seasonally, often featuring fresh herbs and local ingredients. It’s a go-to for an upscale drink experience.
CAMP Menu: Ask the server about the day’s mocktail offerings.
Carmella’s Cafe and Dessert Bar
Address: 355 S Main Street Suite P301, Greenville
Famous for its desserts, Carmella’s also offers a variety of mocktails that are as vibrant as they are tasty. Perfect for pairing with a slice of cake! We enjoyed “The Floor is Guava”.
Carmella’s Cafe Menu: Scroll down to the mocktail section of the menu.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Address: 1025 Woodruff Road, Greenville
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar usually makes mocktails with a variety of ingredients. Check out the video below from last year, and ask your server about this year’s options!
Tupelo Honey Cafe
Address: 1 N Main Street Suite T, Greenville
Located downtown, this Southern-inspired eatery serves fun and flavorful mocktails alongside its famous comfort food.
Tupelo Honey Cafe Menu : Select the Greenville location and scroll down to “spirit-free sips”.
Paloma
Address: 315 S Main Street, Greenville
Nestled in the same building as Juniper, Paloma specializes in modern cocktails and offers an excellent lineup of mocktails with interesting syrup flavors like coconut and jalapeño.
Paloma Menu : Scroll to “mocktails”.
Soby’s
Address: 207 S Main Street, Greenville
This Greenville staple offers Southern-inspired cuisine and a bar menu that includes mocktails perfect for a night out.
Soby’s Menu currently offers two mocktails: Berry Calm and Lavender Fields.
The Lazy Goat
Address: 170 Riverplace, Greenville
With a Mediterranean-inspired menu, The Lazy Goat’s mocktails are light, refreshing, and pair wonderfully with their diverse dishes. They include ingredients like elderflower tonic, which sounds amazing.
The Lazy Goat Beverage Menu: Scroll to Spirit Free for the mocktail options.
Bonus: How to get a mocktail at any upscale restaurant
Any upscale restaurant that has good bar staff can make a great a great mocktail. Most bartenders will ask for your flavor preferences (e.g. spicy or citrusy or flowery) and then concoct something scrumptious. Or, you can point to any cocktail on their regular menu and ask if a mocktail can be made using those same flavor components. We recently tried this at The Anchorage, The Black Sheep, and Scoundrel. I was specifically interested in a cocktail that contained sweet potato purée during the fall, and they made it non-alcoholic for me – no problem.
Whether you’re sipping on a fruit-forward creation or a more herbal concoction, these establishments prove that mocktails are anything but boring. Cheers!
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