I get asked all the time for a functional mocktail recipe that still feels like an actual cocktail, not a syrupy juice blend in a can. This one's become my go-to when I want the ritual of shaking a drink without derailing my sleep.
If you’re moving away from alcohol but still want a sophisticated evening ritual, the sugary juice mocktails in a can aren't the answer. You need something savory, earthy, and functional with the ritual of crafting a drink. This recipe uses our (re)GROUND Mushroom + Cacao Adaptogenic Brew to provide a grounded sense of calm without the blood-sugar spike or the circadian rhythm disruption.
The Benefits: Why Functional Mocktail for Sleep?
- Adaptogenic Support: Lion’s Mane and Reishi help support a feeling of calm and quiet nighttime rhythms.
- Alcohol Free: Avoid the ingredient that is known to disrupt natural sleep patterns.
- Low Sugar: Control your sugar intake with our sugar-free adaptogenic brew.
Recipe: Vanilla Maple Mushroom White Russian
My favorite cocktail, but since I quit alcohol in 2023, I have developed a functional mushroom mocktail version to support my rest, not force it.
Prep time: 5 mins | Yields: 1 Mocktail
Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon (re)GROUND Mushroom + Cacao Adaptogenic Brew
- 1 ounce decaf espresso
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 pod vanilla bean, inside scraped into shaker
- 8 ounces unsweetened oat milk
- Ice
Instructions
- Shake: Combine adaptogen brew, espresso, maple, vanilla, and ice in a shaker. Shake vigorously for one minute.
- Chill: Fill your favorite glass with ice and pour the espresso mixture over it.
- Layer: Gently pour the oat milk over the top. Stir slightly for a marbled effect.
- Enjoy: Get back to the party knowing your sleep will be as nature intended.
Since I quit drinking in 2023, this is the only mocktail recipe I keep coming back to — most functional mocktail recipes lean too sweet or skip the ritual entirely. Shake it properly, don't skip the vanilla bean, and you'll actually feel like you made yourself a drink. This is just my evening use for (re)GROUND and most mornings it goes into my daily mushroom coffee smoothie instead.
Kick it Up: CBD for Added Restful Support
For those nights when your day was especially long, I pair this functional mushroom mocktail with a dropper full of our 900mg Broad Spectrum Oil.
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(re)GROUND brings the adaptogens, our 900mg Broad Spectrum Tincture brings the CBD. Both are alcohol-free, sugar-conscious, and fit the same evening ritual as this mocktail.
Shop the Adaptogenic BrewFrequently Asked Questions
What is a functional mocktail?
A functional mocktail is an alcohol-free drink built around an ingredient that does something beyond flavor, like an adaptogen, nootropic, or CBD, instead of just replacing booze with sugar and juice.
Can I make this functional mocktail recipe without decaf espresso?
Yes. Swap the decaf espresso for strong brewed decaf coffee, or dissolve an extra 1/4 teaspoon of (re)GROUND in a splash of hot water if you want to skip coffee altogether.
Is a functional mocktail recipe good before bed?
This one is designed for it. It's alcohol-free and made with decaf, and the Lion's Mane and Reishi in (re)GROUND are included specifically to support a calm, quiet wind-down rather than keep you wired.
