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Pro cocktail recipes tutorial on how to make popular cocktail drinks for home and cocktail parties.

Mocktails & Low ABV

Shake Stir & Mingle is a space for curious sippers, mindful drinkers, and flavor enthusiasts exploring the world of no- and low-ABV beverages. Here, you can expect thoughtfully crafted mocktail recipes, creative takes on low-alcohol cocktails, and stories that celebrate the culture, people, and innovation behind the movement. Whether you're alcohol-free, cutting back, or simply expanding your palate, this platform invites you to discover elevated, inclusive drinking experiences that don’t compromise on taste, creativity, or connection.

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Your Hosts

We’re Sonya and Ashli—the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind Shake Stir & Mingle. Sonya, a seasoned entrepreneur, shares wisdom on balance, wellness, and building a meaningful life, while Ashli, a wife, mother, and entrepreneur, offers an honest look into her journey of intentional living, creativity, and business.

What began as a desire to master home mocktail-making has grown into a platform rooted in connection, creativity, and mindful experiences. Sonya recognized that others, like her, wanted to entertain with intention—creating beautiful, flavorful drinks without relying on alcohol, while still elevating the moment.

Our mission is to create a “happy hour” that feels good—filled with vibrant energy, inspiration, and community. We highlight the art of mocktails and low-ABV beverages, share recipes you can recreate at home, and connect you with innovators shaping the alcohol-free and mindful drinking space. Beyond the glass, we explore intentional living, storytelling, and the rituals that bring people together.

Shake Stir & Mingle is redefining what it means to gather, sip, and celebrate—blending mocktail culture, wellness, and media into an experience that’s both inspiring and inclusive.

Join the Shake Stir and Mingle Community for Intentional Living. Subscribe today.

Conversation

Do you want to enhance your mocktail experience while embracing intentional living? Desire to be part of a mindful, creative community? Do you love exploring new recipes, tips, and techniques? Join the global community of mocktail lovers on the Shake Stir & Mingle YouTube channel.

Discover inspiring content, reviews, and interviews highlighting alcohol-free brands, low-ABV innovations, and thoughtfully crafted beverages. Stay connected to trends in the non-alcoholic space, mindful drinking culture, and wellness-centered gatherings. Learn mocktail-making with step-by-step tutorials you can recreate at home with ease and intention.

Beyond beverages, Shake Stir & Mingle offers a podcast that serves as a virtual gathering space for meaningful conversations—exploring intentional living, creativity, culture, relationships, and the rituals that bring us together. Like a modern lifestyle magazine, our platform goes deeper than the surface, inviting you into conversations that nourish both spirit and soul.

Don’t miss out—join us today and make Shake Stir & Mingle your go-to for all things mocktails, mindful living, and community. Elevate your experience and sip with intention.

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A Special Note to Our Subscribers

Hello Friends,

What a journey it has been gathering with you.

We started this with a simple belief — that the way you sip reflects the way you live. And everything we have built since has grown from that one conviction.

Shake Stir & Mingle® is no longer just a podcast. It is a lifestyle and hospitality brand — and you have been here for the becoming. From our first mocktail build to the Zero-Proof Playbook™, from intentional hosting to luxury hospitality and beyond, we are just getting started.

What is coming next is bigger than anything we have shared before. More chapters. More recipes. More life lessons. More conversations that go deeper than the glass — into how we live, how we gather, how we travel, and how we show up for the people we love.

This community is the reason we keep building. And we are so glad you are in it.

Hit subscribe and come with us.

With love and intention —

Sonya & Ashli Shake Stir & Mingle®

"Every sip is a choice. Every choice is a lesson. Every lesson points back to better living."

Shake Stir and Mingle Growth

At Shake Stir & Mingle® we believe the drink still sets the tone — not because of what is in it, but because of the intention behind it.

That belief lives in everything we create: our Zero-Proof Playbook™, our mocktail recipes, our hospitality framework, and the conversations we host on our podcast.

Here you will find zero proof builds crafted with the SSM Method™, life lessons paired with every recipe, luxury hospitality inspiration, intentional travel, and stories from the people shaping the future of mindful drinking culture.

This is not just a blog. This is not just a podcast. This is a lifestyle — and you are invited.

Come as you are. Sip with intention. Live better.

Join the Shake Stir & Mingle® community today.

Sonya & Ashli Shake Stir & Mingle®

"Every sip is a choice. Every choice is a lesson. Every lesson points back to better living."

From Bartender to Mentor: Lucia Creed of Uncle Nearest Moving Journey to US Tales Catalyst Honoree

Join us for an exclusive interview with Lucia Creed, the 2025 U.S. Catalyst Honoree for Tales of the Cocktail.

In this inspiring conversation, Lucia shares her journey through the spirits industry, her thoughts on leadership and legacy, and what this honor means to her.

✨ Hosted by Shake Stir and Mingle, this interview is part of our ongoing series spotlighting changemakers in cocktail culture and beyond.

🔍 In this video, you’ll learn: • How Lucia Creed is shaping the future of spirits • The impact of the Catalyst Award • Her advice to aspiring industry leaders • The importance of mentorship and representation in hospitality

📍 Filmed at the Collective by Crew, Media, Pa

Videos

How to Make Low ABV Cocktails

Watch me make a low-ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktail recipes designed to provide complex flavor profile just like a cocktail and you wont know difference.Low-ABV (alcohol by volume) cocktail recipes are crafted to deliver a rich, layered flavor experience while keeping the alcohol content light and balanced. By focusing on ingredients like fortified wines, aperitifs, and low-proof spirits, these drinks allow for greater complexity, highlighting botanicals, citrus, herbs, and seasonal elements. The result is a thoughtfully composed cocktail that feels elevated and intentional, offering all the depth and nuance of a classic drink—without the heaviness of higher alcohol content.

Cocktail Games & Life Adventures

Get ready to dive into a whirlwind of cocktail excitement with Shake Stir and Mingle—your new go-to spot in the world of cocktails and spirits! We’re stirring up the scene with a splash of fun, a dash of energy, and a generous pour of insight. At Shake Stir and Mingle, we're not just following the trends; we're creating them, transforming the way you connect with cocktail culture.

Easy as 1, 2,3: Non-alcoholic Home Bar to Love

Create a refined, non-alcoholic home bar by stocking high-quality alcohol-free spirits (such as Seedlip or Lyre’s), along with artisanal bitters, fresh herbs, and vibrant citrus. Keep essentials like sparkling water, ginger beer, and house-made simple syrups on hand to craft elevated mocktails. Design your space with intention—include beautiful glassware, a dedicated ice station, and a rotating selection of seasonal garnishes to enhance both the experience and presentation.

Christina Veira on Hospitality, Inclusion & Doing the Work | Tales Catalyst 2025 + Bar Mordecai

Christina Veira—2025 Tales of the Cocktail Catalyst International Honoree and owner of Toronto’s award-winning Bar Mordecai—sits down with Shake Stir and Mingle for a powerful and honest conversation about the state of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the hospitality and spirits industry. I

n this interview, Christina shares her thoughts on: • How some brands have abandoned their DEI commitments • What authentic representation should look like • The emotional moment she found out she was named a Tales Catalyst honoree • Building inclusive spaces at Bar Mordecai and beyond Known for her leadership, advocacy, and innovation in the bar world,

Christina reminds us that diversity isn’t a trend—it’s the truth of our industry. Watch this inspiring, real, and necessary conversation—and join us in amplifying voices that move the industry forward. Subscribe to Shake Stir and Mingle for more interviews with changemakers in cocktails, culture, and community.

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