8 Divine Mocktails Everyone Will Want To Drink
Sober functions are on the rise. Non-alcoholic mocktail beverages are a fantastic way to add a festive touch to your holiday celebrations while giving your sober guests a special drink of their own. Here are some delicious mocktail recipes to enjoy this holiday season:
**1. **Sparkling Cranberry Punch:**
– Ingredients:
– 2 cups cranberry juice
– 1 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup lemon juice
– 2 cups sparkling water or ginger ale
– Fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish
Mix cranberry, orange, and lemon juices in a pitcher. Add sparkling water or ginger ale just before serving. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
**2. **Gingerbread Latte Mocktail:**
– Ingredients:
– 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled)
– 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
– 2 tbsp gingerbread syrup
– Whipped cream and ground cinnamon for topping
Mix coffee, milk, and gingerbread syrup in a glass. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
**3. **Pomegranate Spritzer:**
– Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
– 1/4 cup sparkling water
– Fresh pomegranate seeds and mint leaves for garnish
In a glass, mix pomegranate juice and sparkling water. Add fresh pomegranate seeds and mint leaves for garnish.
**4. **Cran-Apple Cider Fizz:**
– Ingredients:
– 1 cup apple cider
– 1/2 cup cranberry juice
– Sparkling water
– Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Mix apple cider and cranberry juice in a glass. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
**5. **Virgin Mojito:**
– Ingredients:
– 1/2 lime (cut into wedges)
– 6-8 fresh mint leaves
– 2 tbsp simple syrup
– Club soda
– Ice cubes
Muddle lime wedges and mint leaves in a glass. Add simple syrup and ice cubes. Top with club soda and stir gently.
**6. **Hot Chocolate Peppermint Twist:**
– Ingredients:
– 1 cup hot chocolate
– 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
– Whipped cream and crushed candy canes for topping
Prepare hot chocolate and stir in peppermint extract. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.
**7. **Cinnamon Apple Mocktail:**
– Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup apple juice
– 1/4 cup sparkling water
– 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
– Apple slices for garnish
Mix apple juice and sparkling water. Add ground cinnamon and stir. Garnish with apple slices.
**8. **Citrus Berry Mocktail:**
– Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup mixed berry juice (blueberry, raspberry, etc.)
– 1/4 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup sparkling water
– Fresh berries for garnish
Mix mixed berry juice and orange juice. Add sparkling water and stir. Garnish with fresh berries.
BONUS BEVERAGE
My go to “mocktail” is as simple as they come. I call it a CranGinger, though I’m sure there’s probably a name for it somewhere. I do equal parts Cranberry Juice and Ginger Ale. Play with the ratio to your tastebuds liking. It’s a delicious and festive drink to enjoy at any function and most any bar can make it happen!
If you’re hosting a holiday party, wow your guests with these amazing drink menu additions! Your sober guests will adore you for it!
Sincerely,
Amanda
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