New Year’s Eve is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with a creative and fun mocktail! Whether you have plans to celebrate BIG or plan on starting the new year quietly, here’s 4 recipes that everyone in the family can enjoy together:
Cranberry Sparkler
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- Sparkling water or ginger ale
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Rosemary sprig for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a glass, combine cranberry juice and apple cider.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top it up with sparkling water or ginger ale.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
Winter Citrus Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Orange slices or grapefruit wedges for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a shaker or glass, mix orange juice, grapefruit juice, and honey/maple syrup.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.
- Top it up with club soda or sparkling water.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with orange slices or grapefruit wedges.
Pomegranate Rosemary Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup sparkling water or soda
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a glass, combine pomegranate juice, sparkling water/soda, lemon juice, and honey/agave syrup.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a few pomegranate seeds.
Spiced Apple Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup ginger ale
- Cinnamon stick
- Apple slices for garnish
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- In a glass, mix apple cider and ginger ale.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.
- Stir with a cinnamon stick.
- Garnish with apple slices and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
These mocktails are perfect for enjoying the winter season or celebrating New Year’s Eve in a refreshing and festive way! Adjust sweetness or add garnishes according to your preference to elevate the flavors.