It would be too late to prepare non-alcoholic drinks only on days when non-drinkers are coming. Your home bar should have a place to rest from the beginning.
Non-alcoholic menu is standard, not an exception.
Even if one person is holding a whiskey highball and the other is holding a non-alcoholic Earl Gray Spritz, the table feels natural as long as the glasses have the same atmosphere. What's important is not the alcohol, but the rhythm of being together.
new perspective
Non-alcoholic is not a substitute for alcohol, but a menu that shows the inclusivity of a home bar. This is the same reason why the beverage market is expanding these days to low-water and functional beverages.
Practical method
Carbonated water, tonic water, strong tea, citron juice, lemon juice, and mint are enough. If you use the same glasses, ice, and garnishes as the alcohol menu, non-alcoholic drinks will feel invited as well.
Things to watch out for
If you make it too sweet, it may taste like a kid's drink. It is better to add a little acidity, bitterness, and herbal flavor to achieve a more adult balance.
The perfection of a home bar is not just that it has a lot of alcohol, but that it is comfortable for even non-drinkers.
