Mock Me - All Natural Mocktail Syrups

01/10/2026

A nearly empty bar. A bored bartender. And an uncomfortable truth behind it. A celebrity chef is calling Gen Z’s drinking habits an “existential threat” to restaurants. Less alcohol. Smaller tabs. Shrinking margins.

The industry can either keep pretending this is temporary… or adapt to how people actually drink now and in the future.

https://www.scrippsnews.com/life/food-and-drink/celebrity-chef-says-gen-z-drinking-habits-pose-existential-threat-to-restaurant-industry

01/09/2026

Young adults are redefining what it means to go out. In 2026, “soft partying” is on the rise—think early-evening dance events, group workouts, cold-plunge socials, book clubs, and hobby meetups that prioritize genuine connection over late nights and hangovers. With loneliness up and dating apps draining, people are choosing community, wellness, and shared interests as the new social currency.

https://www.businessinsider.com/young-adults-soft-partying-loneliness-2026-1

From earlybird clubbing to cold brew cold plunges, young adults are turning to soft partying to cure loneliness without burnout or hangovers.

01/07/2026

I wanted to give Dry January a shot. No pun intended. But yeah, it works. 😅

Here’s the irony. I’m one of the founding principals of a company that literally makes mocktail syrups… and I’ve had a serious drinking problem over the last few years. Being honest about that is exactly why I wanted to try Dry January in the first place.

So here I am on Day 7 of Dry January. Okay fine. Damp January. 💧

Damp January means that I gave myself permission for a couple of cheat moments, and honestly… the results surprised me when I decided to cash a few of them in.

Cheat #1: one single celebratory shot with my little brother and my best friend for his 50th. Other than that, I spent the night crushing Mock Me Dark Maul Berry mocktails while everyone else went full Olympic-level open bar.

I really thought that his B’Day party was going to be harder to get through and that I would convince myself it would be okay to go full out belly up to the bar drink-for-drink with my buddies. But I stuck to my guns and just had the one planned shot.

At last call, I think April and I were the only two sober people out of about 100 guests. And here’s the wild part: I still felt included. Mock Me in hand. No awkward questions. No FOMO. Just vibes.

Cheat #2: the night we got home after my stepson’s car accident. Stress won. Bourbon happened. Then more bourbon. Then the couch won.

And that’s where the real lesson kicked in.

I hated the feeling of being drunk. For context, I’ve been a heavy
bourbon drinker for almost five years. Handles disappearing like it was their job. Being tipsy used to be baseline. Now? It feels like the villain in the story.

Even stranger: I woke up with an actual hangover. Headache and all. I haven’t had morning-after regret in years… turns out my body quietly renegotiated the contract.

Small but noticeable win: mornings.
Aside from one exception, I’ve been waking up clear-headed and refreshed — not stumbling out of a night of bourbon-assisted “sleep,” which, it turns out, isn’t great sleep at all. Falling asleep takes a little longer, but I’m settling into a rhythm. And honestly? I’ll trade a few extra minutes at night for better mornings every time.

Other than that, I’m feeling pretty damn good. More energy during the day. Clearer head. I have noticed I’m eating a bit more, so I’m keeping an eye on it — the last thing I want is to give up drinking for a month just to put on 20 pounds.

👉 Are you doing Dry January (or Damp January)? How’s it going? Drop it in the comments.

🍹 And next time you’re out, ask your bartender or server if they carry Mock Me Mocktails. If they don’t tell them they should.

01/06/2026

This isn’t a moral shift, it’s a market shift. Younger guests are still going out, they’re just ordering differently.

Bars and restaurants that want to recapture lost revenue need premium non-alcoholic options that sell, not soda water with a lime.

Mock Me mocktails turn non-drinkers into high-margin customers.
Same glassware. Same ritual. New revenue stream. Adapt or leave money on the bar.

12/05/2025

Holiday line up. Now available at The Pieman.

11/11/2025

She's hard at work cooking up something new, can't wait to try what's next!

I'm probably going to get killed for posting this picture by the way

10/11/2025

Question for everyone. What's your favorite fruit?

10/05/2025

🌿 The Culture of Choice is Changing 🌿

Across the country, more people are rethinking their relationship with alcohol — not out of fear, but out of focus. Wellness, balance, and intentional living are becoming the new norm.

That’s where Mock Me fits in. We’re part of this shift — handcrafting bold, natural flavors that make not drinking feel like an experience, not a compromise.

✨ Made with real fruit, pure cane sugar and fresh citrus. No artificial flavors. No preservatives. Because choosing what’s right for you should still taste amazing.

Let's raise a glass to freedom, flavor, and fresh starts — one jar at a time.

👉 Ask your favorite bar if they carry Mock Me — and if they don’t, tell them it’s time.

10/03/2025

✨ Friday happy hour vibes ✨

Even when we’re out with friends, April’s never far from her work — but at least she’s got a Strawberry Burst in hand. 🍓💫

Fresh, bold, and naturally unforgettable — it’s her go-to at her favorite spot. Because sometimes the best ideas (and the best drinks) happen outside the office.

👉 Ask your bar if they carry Mock Me — and if they don’t, tell them it’s time.