Give these zero-proof beverages a try, for a healthier twist on happy hour.

“Mezcal has grown hugely popular in recent years, thanks to  its bold, smoky flavor (passionfruit paloma, anyone?). OPTIMIST Botanicals, a Los Angeles-based group that specializes in distilled alcohol-free spirits, attributes the inspiration for its Smokey blend to trips to the California desert. ” —Francesca Friday, Observer.