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
- In a bowl, mix juice from 1 orange juice with cranberry juice and cinnamon.
- Cut the other orange into slices, then into wedges.
- In an ice tray, place 2 cranberries in each along with an orange wedge. Pour over the juice mixture and freeze until solid.
- 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
- 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
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- 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.
Author: A Healthier Michigan
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Our mission is to help everyone in Michigan get healthier from the inside out. This means everything from giving you resources to help you make better decisions about diet and exercise, as well as information on creating and sustaining nurturing communities and successful businesses — everything you need to help create a healthier Michigan.
