With summer now in swing, we wanted to share a favorite zero-proof cocktail recipe from Natasha David?s new book, Drink Lightly.

With summer now in swing, and all-day pool parties on the horizon? we wanted to share our favorite zero-proof cocktail recipe from Natasha David?s new book, Drink Lightly. Inspired by her love of grilled vegetables, this drink perfects the balance of complexity and conviviality, while giving someone something more satisfying than a ginger spiked lemonade.

As former bartender and co-owner of New York City?s Nitecap, Natasha?s book is the go-to resource for lighter takes on serious cocktails with refreshing + multifaceted low and zero proof recipes photographed by Kristin Teig and illustrated by Andrés Yeah. From gulp-able thirst quenchers, slow sippers, party starters, and decadent treats, she deep dives into the art form of the elusive aperitif, an effortless style of drinking drenched in tradition and history. The art of making a cocktail goes beyond mixing a list of ingredients together, it?s a craft that requires patience, training, and constant refinement. More than ever at Pinch Food Design, we are receiving requests for low and non-alcoholic beverage menus to be just as enticing and thoughtful as the craft experience people have come to expect. That said, a drink?s taste goes beyond technique and expensive bar gadgets? it?s also about fun and self-expression. Drink Lightly breaks down the elements of how to achieve a delicious dri...