Soul Bar & Bistro's Rita Bonita

SOUL is shaking up Dry July with a menu of non-alcoholic cocktails

There is something to be said for balance, and Dry July offers the perfect excuse to embrace it. At SOUL Bar & Bistro, that doesn’t mean compromising on the experience, but discovering a new collection of beautifully crafted zero-alcohol cocktails designed with the same creativity and attention to detail as the restaurant’s signature drinks.

Built using premium alcohol-free spirits, house-made ingredients and layered flavours, the limited-edition menu proves that a great cocktail is about craftsmanship first. Whether you’re committing to Dry July, taking the evening off, or simply in the mood for something different, each serve has been created to stand confidently on its own.

Crown-shaped red liquid splash bursting from an ice-filled rocks glass on a marble surface.
The Imposter
Two hands toasting with tall golden mocktail floats topped with matcha soft-serve and gold straws.
Matcha Made in Heaven

Even better, the drinks themselves are reason enough to visit, whether you’re drawn to the bright citrus notes of Rita Bonita, the tropical Matcha Made in Heaven or the richer, more indulgent Peanut Noir. Crafted with premium alcohol-free spirits, house-made ingredients and the same meticulous attention to balance and flavour as SOUL’s signature cocktails, they’re designed to be enjoyed on their own merits, rather than as a substitute for the real thing.

Tart & Soul

Every zero-alcohol cocktail sold throughout July will also see $1 donated to the Dry July Foundation, helping fund practical services for New Zealanders affected by cancer. Since 2008, the Foundation has raised more than $100 million to support wellbeing programmes, rehabilitation and patient care.

This July, raising a glass looks a little different at SOUL, proving that drinking well isn’t always about what’s in the glass, but the thought behind it.

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