Gin & Vodka · January 9, 2026

Sober Curious? This Brand is Redefining Social Drinking

In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with James and Alina Mahoney, the husband-and-wife duo behind Madam Mocktail—a bold, ready-to-drink mocktail brand changing how people socialize without alcohol.What

Inside the Episode

In this episode of The Liquor Connoisseur, we sit down with James and Alina Mahoney, the husband-and-wife duo behind Madam Mocktail—a bold, ready-to-drink mocktail brand changing how people socialize without alcohol.What started as an Instagram page has grown into a shelf-stable, bar-quality product now featured in 100+ locations across Pennsylvania—including 7-Eleven—with nationwide shipping and hospitality adoption on the rise.We discuss:Their four core mocktail flavors 🍸 (Lemon Drop, Passionfruit Mojito, Cosmo, Black Cherry Mule)How they partnered with BevSource to bring bold, natural ingredients to lifeThe rise of sober curious culture and social drinking without the pressureTheir bottling decision (glass + twist-off = 7-day shelf life)Using Madam Mocktail as a base in cocktails at restaurants🔥 These aren't just seltzers with juice. They're real-deal mocktails you can sip straight, mix, or bring into any setting—from weddings to wellness retreats.🛒 Order online: madammocktail.com🎙️ Tagline: Drink to Remember, Not to Forget.—🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio📲 Follow on IG, TikTok & YouTube📩 Want your brand featured? email: contact #SoberCurious #MocktailLife #DryJanuary #MadamMocktail #DrinkToRemember #ZeroProof #TheLiquorConnoisseur #MindfulDrinking #NAspirits

At a Glance

  • Category: Gin & Vodka
  • Published: January 9, 2026
  • Runtime: 00:17:35
  • Presented by: The Liquor Connoisseur

Tasting Notes from the Episode

They're real-deal mocktails you can sip straight, mix, or bring into any setting—from weddings to wellness retreats.🛒 Order online: madammocktail.com🎙️ Tagline: Drink to Remember, Not to Forget.—🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | iHeartRadio📲 Follow on IG, TikTok & YouTube📩 Want your brand featured?

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