Delicious Mocktails for the Holidays

Delicious Mocktails For The Holidays Crafting Festive Memories: A Collection of Delectable Mocktails for Every Celebration

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mocktails Welcome to the vibrant world of mocktails – your festive and flavourful alternative to traditional alcoholic drinks, perfect for any holiday gathering.

Not everyone chooses to indulge in alcoholic beverages, and the beauty of mocktails is that they offer a delightful alternative that caters to all tastes and occasions.

These non-alcoholic drinks are far from mere stand-ins. They offer a thoughtful option for individuals who choose to forgo alcohol while still fully participating in the festive cheer and celebratory toasts.

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ocktails Personal Drink Choices: Celebrating in Your Way Perhaps you're embracing a healthier lifestyle and don’t want to overindulge this season.

Or maybe you've just discovered you're expecting a baby and aren't ready to share the news yet.

Even the natural journey of menopause can make skipping alcohol a preferable choice, as some women find that it exacerbates symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats (particularly red wine).

Mocktails have the advantage of discretion— they can seamlessly blend into any social setting, offering a sophisticated option that doesn't draw attention to your drink choice.

There's never a need to justify why you're not drinking alcohol. With a mocktail, you're part of the celebration, savouring a delightful drink with no explanations needed.

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ocktails Managing Added Sugars in Your Holiday Drinks

As we move closer to the holiday season, it's the perfect time to start preparing for the festivities ahead., but some might have concerns about the added sugars that come hand-in-hand with holiday drinks, especially “mocktails”.

But you can still enjoy your favourite drinks without too much excess sugar.

While mocktails can sometimes hide unexpected amounts of added sugars, you have the power to choose the ingredients.

Opting for reduced-sugar cranberry juice or incorporating more sparkling water can make your festive drink just as tasty.

So raise your glass and enjoy having the choice to celebrate life's moments with a twist of creativity and a splash of wellness with a mocktail.

Here are some of my favourite mocktail recipes to spice up your holiday celebrations…

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Citrus & Cranberry Mocktail RECIPE SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (4 fl oz/120ml) cranberry juice (chilled)

Ice cubes

1/2 cup (4fl oz/120ml) orange juice (freshly squeezed and chilled)

Fresh cranberries (for garnish)

1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Orange slices (for garnish)

Sparkling water or club soda (chilled)

Mint leaves (for garnish)

HOW TO MAKE: Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes.

Pour the cranberry juice and orange juice over the ice.

Add the lime juice to the mixture.

Top off the glass with sparkling water or club soda to taste, depending on how fizzy you like your mocktail.

Gently stir the mocktail with a spoon to combine all the flavours.

Garnish with fresh cranberries, an orange slice on the rim, and a sprig of mint.

Serve immediately and enjoy.

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Sparkling Pomegrenate Mocktail RECIPE SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (4fl oz/120ml) pomegranate juice, chilled

Ice cubes

1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

2 tbsp Fresh pomegranate seeds

2 teaspoons honey - adjust to taste

Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Sparkling water or club soda, chilled

Lemon slice for garnish

HOW TO MAKE: In a cocktail shaker, combine the pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and honey. Shake well until the honey is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.

Fill a glass with ice cubes to keep your mocktail cold.

Strain the pomegranate mixture into the glass over the ice.

Top off the glass with sparkling water or club soda, depending on your preference for fizziness.

Stir the mocktail gently to integrate the flavours.

Add 1 tbsp of fresh pomegranate seeds to each glass for a pop of colour and texture.

Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme and a lemon twist for an extra touch, and serve immediately.

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Refreshing Watermelon Mojito Mocktail RECIPE SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup (6 floz / 180ml) Frozen Watermelon

3 Fresh Mint Leaves

(Seedless)

1 cup (8 floz / 250ml) Sparkling

1/4 cup (2 floz / 60ml) Frozen Strawberries

Water/Soda Water

1 tbsp Lime Juice

6 Ice Cubes

HOW TO MAKE: Begin by combining the lime juice and mint leaves in the base of a sturdy glass. Using a wooden muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, press down on the mint leaves 3 to 4 times. Press enough to bruise the leaves and release their fragrant oils, not to shred them.

Add the frozen watermelon and strawberries to a high-speed blender and pulse until they are pureed.

Transfer the pureed fruit into the glass over the muddled mint and lime.

Add the ice cubes to the glass with sparkling water.

Stir gently and enjoy.

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Pomegrenate Mimosa RECIPE SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS

HOW TO MAKE:

1 1/2 cups (12 floz / 360ml) Sparkling Water

Split the ingredients evenly to prepare two

1/2 cup (4fl oz/120ml) Pomegranate Juice

separate servings.

1/4 cup (2 floz / 60ml) Lime Juice

Fill each champagne flute halfway with

1/4 cup (2 floz / 60ml) Pomegranate Seeds

sparkling water.

2 pieces Rosemary (Fresh )

Then, add pomegranate juice to each until

Divide the ingredients to make yourself TWO drinks.

Pour the sparkling water into a champagne flute until about half full. Next, pour the pomegranate juice into the flute until it becomes a pink/red colour, leaving about an inch or two from the top of the glass.

Pour 2 tbsp of the lime juice and add 2 tbsp of pomegranates. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary to enjoy.

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the liquid takes on a pinkish colour, stopping roughly an inch or two below the rim.

Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice into each flute and drop in 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds.

Finish off each drink with a sprig of fresh rosemary for garnish, and savour the delightful blend.

Peach Mocktail RECIPE SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup (6 floz / 180ml) Frozen Peaches

1 1/2 cups (12 floz / 360ml)

1 tsp Honey

Sparkling Water

3 Mint Leaves (Fresh)

6 Ice Cubes

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

1/2 cup (4fl oz/120ml) Still Water

HOW TO MAKE: Place the mint leaves and lemon juice in a glass and press them together with a muddler.

A wooden cocktail muddler or the blunt end of an unfinished wooden spoon works best for this—press down gently on the mint leaves 3 to 4 times to extract the flavours without tearing the leaves.

Next, combine still water, honey, peaches, and ice in a blender Blend to a slushy consistency.

Pour this peach mixture into your glass over the muddled lemon and mint.

Finally, fill the glass with sparkling water, gently stir, and your refreshing drink is ready to be enjoyed.

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Strawberry Mimosa Mocktail RECIPE SERVES 1

INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (4fl oz/120ml) White Grape Juice

1 cup (8 floz / 250ml) Sparkling Water

1/2 cup (4fl oz/120ml) Fresh Strawberries (Ripe.

1 Lime (Sliced)

Washed, stems removed & quartered)

6 Ice Cubes

HOW TO MAKE: Put the strawberries in a glass and use a fork to lightly crush them, just enough to break them down and release some juice.

Next, add ice to the glass, pouring in the white grape juice and topping it off with sparkling water.

Add two slices of lime and tuck in a few fresh mint leaves for an added burst of flavour.

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Raspberry & Apple Mocktail RECIPE SERVES 1

INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup (6 floz / 180ml) Apple Juice

6 Ice Cubes

1/3 cup (3 floz / 90ml) Frozen Raspberries

3 Mint Leaves (Fresh)

3/4 cup (6 floz / 180ml) Soda Water

HOW TO MAKE: Begin by adding 5 to 6 ice cubes into a tall glass. In a high-speed blender, combine the apple juice and raspberries until smooth. Pour this fruity blend over the ice in the glass. Next, mix in the soda water gently.

Finish by garnishing with a few fresh mint leaves and scatter a small handful of fresh or frozen raspberries on top for a delightful and picturesque mocktail. Enjoy your refreshing creation!

Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year

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