Festive New Year’s Mocktails the Whole Family Can Enjoy

The holidays come with get-togethers, sparkly outfits and festive drinks. However, those pretty beverages often come with alcohol in the mix – sometimes leaving non-drinkers to miss out on the festive nature of the cocktails. Mocktails are a great spruced up drink option perfect for kids or those who prefer a non-alcoholic option. We’ve got you covered with two holiday mocktails the whole family can enjoy this New Year’s Eve.

Orange Cranberry “Mimosa” Mocktail – Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 oranges
• 1 cup cranberry juice, no sugar added
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 12 ounces lemon (or other citrus-flavored) sparkling water
• Dried orange garnish

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix juice from 1 orange juice with cranberry juice and cinnamon.
2. Cut the other orange into slices, then into wedges.
3. In an ice tray, place 2 cranberries in each along with an orange wedge. Pour over the juice mixture and freeze until solid.
4. In a champagne flute, place two of the ice cubes and pour sparkling water over it. Allow the ice to melt into the drink slightly before drinking. Garnish with a dried orange slice (see recipe) if desired.

Apple Cinnamon Moscow Mule Mocktail – Serves 1

Ingredients

• 2 ounces apple juice, no sugar added
• ½ tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 ounces ginger beer, non-alcoholic
• Optional – lime wedge or dried lime slice and cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the apple juice, lime juice and cinnamon into a copper mug or a glass filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Top with ginger beer and give it another light stir. Serve with a cinnamon stick and dried lime slice or lime wedge for garnish if desired.

Dried Citrus Garnish

Ingredients

• Oranges, limes, blood orange or lemons

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
2. Slice desired citrus into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 hours until fully dry. Use as a decoration or drink garnish. Store in an airtight container.