Nut Milk, Aquafaba and Beer Make for Vegan-Friendly Cocktails

On the surface, it doesn’t seem like vegans should have trouble finding cocktails. Spirits like whiskey or gin aren’t made with any animal products, nor are (most) beers and wines. But a deeper dive into the world of vegan drinks reveals some surprises, as Jane Danger learned when she turned the bar program at New York City’s Mother of Pearl vegan.

“We pulled Drambuie, Bénédictine and yellow...