The discussion around making great mocktails emphasizes the growing trend towards non-alcoholic beverages, particularly as some individuals are opting out of alcoholic drinks for health or personal reasons. Users share various ingredients that can enhance the mocktail experience, such as kombucha for mouthfeel, grapefruit juice for tartness, and bitters for complexity. Some commenters express that mocktails can provide an exciting alternative to cocktails, encouraging experimentation with flavors that do not rely on alcohol. There seems to be a shared interest in creating non-alcoholic drinks that do not aim to replicate the taste of alcohol, but instead focus on unique flavor profiles. There is also a suggestion for possible innovations in creating non-alcoholic beverages that imitate the effects of alcohol without its drawbacks, creating opportunities for new product development in the beverage market. The conversation highlights both the complexity of alcohol mimicry and the potential for creativity in mocktail design.