TOASTING TREND

Carter Jewell Recently

LAUNCHED MOCKSIE CRAFT MOCKTAILS, a local bartending service that aims to deliver the flavors and fun of boozy favorites without alcohol.

Mocksie offers a selection of de-alcoholized classics and reimagined alternatives, some of which are created with natural ingredients to mimic the benefits of a buzz without the booze. The business started operating primarily as a bartending service, although some pop-up events have provided an opportunity to buy products to enjoy at home.

Jewell secured a tasting room at 713 Princess Street to store her stock of dozens of zero-proof beers, seltzers, spirits, and wines – where clients can come to sample products and plan a menu for an upcoming event.

Jewell has sourced a variety of boozefree nods to classic spirits like bourbon, gin, and tequila for mocktails, although she recognizes her nonalcoholic spirits work best in mixed drinks that are naturally less alcohol-forward.

“If you want a bourbon on the rocks, I’ve yet to find a bourbon on the rocks that has the same kind of mouthfeel,” Jewell says. “But we can make you a good mixed bourbon drink that tastes correct.”

Gender Reveal

New Hanover County’s percentage of women

Why With The Y

Velva Jenkins, CEO of the YWCA Lower Cape Fear, holds Coffee with the CEO 9:15-10 a.m. every first Tuesday of the month at its aquatics center, 2815 College Road. The talks give members a chance to ask questions about the YWCA, its goals, and impact in the community in a casual setting.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

The annual Coastal Entrepreneur Awards takes place on May 31 at UNCW’s Burney Center. Find out this year’s category winners in the May 5 issue of the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.