Sin, the recent addition to after-dark rooftop experiences at Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, introduces Sober Sips.

The alcohol-free cocktail menu has been crafted by Head Mixologist, Brian Gonzalez Fernandez and features non-alcoholic versions of the rooftop bar’s signature cocktails, each inspired by themes of sin and desire.

Before moving to Bangkok, Gonzalez Fernandez worked in London and Madrid, where sugary mocktails have given way to polished, fully original creations that more than hold their own.

Drawing on this experience, he uses natural, health-focused ingredients for Sober Sips. Here, priority is given to high-quality sober spirits and dealcoholised wines, like the sparkling French Bloom Le Blanc.

Gonzalez Fernandez treats each creation exactly as he would a normal cocktail – building layers and integrating ingredients. From Forbidden Nectar, crafted with sober whiskey, miso, caramel yoghurt and carrot, to The Temptress, a blend of sober gin, sober amaretto, raspberry, lemon, matcha and foam, he uses special techniques, infusions and ingredient clarification to create alcohol free cocktails with depth and complexity.

Accompanying the cocktails is a curated menu of light bites. Highlights include Gillardeau oysters, served with mignonette or topped with Hokkaido uni and wasabi mayonnaise, gourmet sashimi, wagyu beef tartare made from Miyazaki A5 grade beef and katsu sando.

“What started as the Dry January movement has fuelled a drastic lifestyle change across all age groups, including millennials and Gen-Z. More and more people are choosing not to drink alcohol but still want to be part of the social experience,” says Gonzalez Fernandez. “With Sober Sips, I wanted to be able to give all our guests that exhilarating feeling of being part of something bigger than themselves, of connection and celebration.”