The Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits

“OPTIMIST Botanicals are liquid love letters to the varied Los Angeles landscape. “Bright” is Venice Beach in a bottle as key ingredients like fennel, lemon, and jasmine evoke a sunny day walk in the salty air past citrus trees and night-blooming flowers. “Fresh” evokes the lush woody canyons after the elusive rain finally came to visit, while “Smokey” transports you with sage and other spicy notes to Joshua Tree and other High Desert hot spots.” —Carrie Bell, Yahoo.