Howard County’s bar scene is getting a buzz-free twist. The two sisters behind Maryland mocktail brand Stursi are opening Mocktique, a booze-free bottle shop and event space inside Savage Mill, with a grand opening scheduled for next Saturday. The shop will carry a curated lineup of nonalcoholic cocktails and host tastings, workshops, and community events aimed at both drinkers and non-drinkers. The opening marks Stursi’s first brick-and-mortar location after the company grew from canned mocktails into placements at local venues around the region.
Co-founders Lexx and Livv Mills launched Stursi last year with a line of ready-to-drink mocktails that have been available online and at local spots, including the University of Maryland, Baltimore County arena, as reported by the Baltimore Business Journal. The sisters say the idea grew out of Livv’s years working behind the bar and a shared frustration with the lack of thoughtful nonalcoholic choices. Mocktique will give Stursi a permanent retail home for its cans and a dedicated space to run tasting flights and classes.
Grand opening and what to expect
Stursi plans a public grand opening next Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., with the first 50 guests receiving a complimentary can and hourly prize drawings, according to the event’s Eventbrite listing. The celebration will include guided tastings, mocktail-making demonstrations, and a "Mill Crawl" passport meant to nudge visitors to check out other maker shops at Savage Mill. The event page pitches Mocktique as a family-friendly, booze-free boutique where visitors can sample and learn about nonalcoholic cocktails.
Stursi's credentials and the zero-proof trend
Stursi has already picked up industry recognition. BevNET included the brand among winners in its 2025 Spirits Awards coverage for Best New NA RTD Cocktails, a nod that gives the company extra credibility as it opens its first storefront. That spotlight comes as "zero-proof" retail and adult nonalcoholic beverages gain broader national traction, with trade outlets noting that what started in niche wellness circles is moving into mainstream beverage retail.
Mocktique will occupy a space in the Old Weave building at Historic Savage Mill, a restored 19th-century complex that markets itself as a destination for artisan and experiential retail. The sisters say they hope the shop becomes a neighborhood hub where everyone can celebrate together, regardless of what is in their glass. The opening will serve as an early test of whether a dedicated zero-proof retail experience will resonate in central Maryland. Visitors can find Mocktique inside the Old Weave building next Saturday and are encouraged to check the organizer’s RSVP page for any event updates.
