Hi, I’m Taylar!

I’m a Midwestern mom of four, married to my high school sweetheart, and I’ve been living alcohol-free for over three years. I created this book because I refused to believe that giving up alcohol meant giving up fun, flavorful drinks.

After realizing how much I still loved the ritual of a beautiful cocktail, I started experimenting with fresh ingredients, homemade syrups, and sparkling water. What began as a personal quest quickly turned into Mock It Up: Mocktails For Every Mood — a collection of over 50 recipes I genuinely love making and sharing.

When I’m not in the kitchen mixing drinks, you’ll usually find me curled up with a fantasy book, watching tornado documentaries, drinking way too much coffee, or chasing after my four kids. I’m also a proud (but terrible) cook who somehow still manages to feed everyone.

My hope is that this book helps you create special moments and delicious drinks — whether you’re alcohol-free, sober curious, doing Dry January, or just want more tasty non-alcoholic options in your life.

Thanks for being here. Let’s raise a glass (of something sparkling) to good drinks and good times!

—Taylar