With the new year right around the corner, you’re sure to attend quite a few soirees with libations flowing, the music pumping, and cheers galore. But, sometimes you might just want to sip on something tasty that won’t make you wasty. That was a bad rhyme, but you get what I mean. Here are 5 mocktail recipes that you can incorporate into your New Year’s Eve get together where everyone can drive home safely.
Sparkling Berry Fizz
Equipment
- 1 muddler
- 1 jigger
- 1 stirrer
- 1 shaker with strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) preferably organic
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 can sparkling water
- ice cubes
- mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle the mixed berries with honey or agave syrup in a shaker.
- Add fresh lime juice and ice cubes, shake for 15 seconds.
- Strain into a glass and top with sparkling water.
- Stir gently and garnish with mint leaves.
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The next recipe is for those of you who like spiced drinks!
Spiced Vanilla Champagne Cream Mocktail
Equipment
- 1 shaker with strainer
- 1 jigger
- 1 immersion blender optional
Ingredients
- ½ cup vanilla-flavored almond milk (or any non-dairy milk of your choice)
- ¼ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup vanilla dairy-free creamer
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 oz grenadine syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- sparkling water or club soda
- ice cubes
- edible gold or silver dust for rimming, optional
Instructions
- Rim the glass with edible gold or silver dust for a festive touch. Dip the rim in water and then into the dust on a plate.
- In a shaker, combine vanilla-flavored milk, coconut cream, creamer, vanilla bean paste, grenadine syrup, and nutmeg.
- Shake well until the mixture is creamy and very well-blended. Or, you can use the immersion blender for this step to ensure that the spices are incorporated well.
- Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes and pour the creamy mixture over the ice.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda for a fizzy element. Stir gently.
- Garnish with edible gold or silver star-shaped sprinkles for a touch of glamour.
- Optional: Add a decorative stir stick or a vanilla bean for an extra visual appeal.
Notes
Heat things up a bit! Add all ingredients except the ice cubes, club soda, and garnish into a small saucepan on medium heat an bring the mixture to just below boiling. Froth the mixture and then pour into a heat safe glass and enjoy!
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Pomegranate Cranberry Sparkler
Ingredients
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- ¼ cup mulled cider
- ½ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- club soda
- ice cubes
- sugared cranberries or orange slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Mix pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, mulled cider, and fresh orange juice in a glass.
- Add ice cubes and top with soda water.
- Stir gently and garnish with orange slices and sugared cranberries.
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