Inclusive Food & Beverage – Mocktail Ideas for Group Entertaining

Published on April 1, 2025

As many consumers focus on making more health-conscious choices, and the sober curious movement continues to grow in popularity, it’s becoming increasingly important for workplaces to consider incorporating more inclusive F&B options into their gatherings. Here are three Benchmark Resorts & Hotels properties offering a variety of fun mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverage alternatives perfect for your next event:

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Garden of the Gods Resort & Club (Colorado Springs, Colorado) – Non-Alcoholic Specialty Cocktails

The newly renovated Garden of the Gods Resort & Club is an ideal setting for inclusive entertaining with the resort’s various dining venues, including Grand View and The Rocks Lounge & Dining Room, offering a variety of options. From gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan meals, to an array of non-alcoholic cocktails on their Dry Bar menu, there’s something for everyone. During your event, those looking to avoid alcohol can still join in the fun as they sip on some of the resort’s signature libations mixed with Seedlip non-alcoholic spirits or a non-alcoholic (but great tasting) beer from Athletic Brewing Company.

The Wigwam (Litchfield Park, Arizona) – CBD Mocktails

Located at the heart of The Wigwam in a community courtyard boasting firepits, lawn games and live music, Wigwam Bar offers a variety of CBD-infused mocktails for a relaxing and tasty alternative to traditional cocktails. Guests can choose from a variety of flavors including Cran Peach Punch, Prickly Pear Lemonade Mocktail and Citron Seltzer. If your team is spending the night at the resort, don’t forget to stop by Wigwam Bar in the morning for refreshing lattes and cold press juices.

Hotel Valley Ho (Scottsdale, Arizona) – Eclectic Mocktail Menu

For those looking to shake up the traditional cocktail hour at their next event, Hotel Valley Ho’s iconic ZuZu Restaurant serves up a delightlfully eclectic mocktail menu designed by renowned Executive Chef Russell LaCasce. Groups can "Thai One On" with thai spice-infused coconut milk, pineapple, lime, chili thread and roasted coconut flake - sans alcohol. Or, cheers to a productive day with the "Count Daq-ula," featuring a rum-alternative paired with lychee and lime or a "Gold + Oranges" mimosa-dupe featuring citrus shrub, earl grey demerara and sparkling apple cider. These inventive, spirit-free mocktails will certainly be memorable highlights for your next event.


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