Cr(af)t

Book Info

Title: Cr(af)t
Author: Brian Miller
Category: Health, Recipes, Nonfiction
Pages: TBD
Formats: Paperback, Kindle
Link: Coming Soon
Website: NoneForMe.com

Cr(af)t is an alcohol-free cocktail book for people who still care deeply about how drinks are made. Rooted in craftsmanship rather than substitution, the book treats alcohol-free mixology as a discipline in its own right. Each recipe is approached the way a craftsperson would approach their work, with attention to tools, technique, ingredient selection, and process.

Rather than positioning alcohol-free drinks as lesser versions of something else, Cr(af)t reframes them as intentional choices. The book explores why certain tools matter, how small technique adjustments change texture and balance, and how thoughtful preparation elevates a drink beyond novelty. Readers are guided through classic structures like sours, stirred drinks, and warm beverages, all reimagined without alcohol while preserving ritual, flavor, and complexity.

Interwoven with the recipes is a supportive, grounded voice drawn from the None For Me philosophy. Cr(af)t is written for people who want the experience of a well-made drink without the physical, emotional, or social cost that often comes with alcohol. It respects tradition, honors history, and makes space for those who may not feel at home in conventional drinking culture.

More than a recipe book, Cr(af)t is an invitation to slow down, choose deliberately, and rediscover the satisfaction of making something well. It celebrates clarity, presence, and the quiet confidence that comes from craftsmanship, one drink at a time.

Sample Interview Questions

About the book and its premise

• What does the title Cr(af)t mean, and why was it important to foreground craftsmanship rather than abstinence?

• How is Cr(af)t different from a traditional mocktail book?

• You frame alcohol-free drinks as intentional, not lesser. Why was that distinction important to you?

• Who did you have in mind when you were writing this book?

Craftsmanship and technique

• You talk a lot about tools and technique in the book. Why do those details matter in alcohol-free drinks?

• What’s an example of a small technique change that dramatically improves an alcohol-free cocktail?

• How did your background in design influence how you approach drink construction?

• What do people often get wrong when they try to make alcohol-free versions of classic drinks?

Ritual and experience

• Many of the drinks in Cr(af)t are tied to history and ritual. Why is that important?

• Do you think people are really missing alcohol, or are they missing the ritual around it?

• How do you think slowing down changes the way people experience these drinks?

None For Me and personal philosophy

• How does Cr(af)t fit into the broader None For Me project?

• Your writing avoids traditional recovery language. Was that a deliberate choice?

• What kind of response do you hope readers have when they make their first drink from the book?

• Has your relationship with hospitality changed since you stopped drinking?

Cultural conversation

• Do you think alcohol-free culture is having a moment, or is this a longer shift?

• Why do you think craftsmanship resonates so strongly with people questioning alcohol?

• What do you think people misunderstand about choosing not to drink?

• How do you see books like Cr(af)t fitting into the future of food and beverage culture?

Practical and accessible entry points

• If someone has never made a cocktail before, can they still use this book?

• What’s the first drink you recommend someone make from Cr(af)t?

• Do you need expensive tools or ingredients to get started?

• What advice would you give to someone who feels awkward ordering or serving alcohol-free drinks?