Festive Mocktail Recipes For Your Holiday Celebration
Looking for festive flavors without the alcohol? Mocktails are the perfect way to celebrate, whether you're hosting a holiday party, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply want something refreshing and fun.
To help us with some festive ideas, we asked Amy Reuter, EvergreenHealth Signature Care Dietitian, to share two of her favorite mocktails she loves to make during this time of year.
Apple Cider Mocktail
Makes 2 (8 oz) drinks
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
12 oz no-sugar added apple cider
4 oz ginger beer (8 tablespoons)
Ice
2 cinnamon sticks
Apple slices
- Using the end of a wooden spoon or muddler, press the fresh ginger into the bottom of a large cocktail shaker or jar until ginger is fragrant. Add cider to the shaker or jar. Shake.
- Fill two glasses halfway with ice. Divide cider-ginger evenly among glasses. Top with 2oz (4 tablespoons) ginger beer.
- Garnish with cinnamon sticks and fresh apple slices and serve.
Nutrition per 8 oz serving: 110 kcal, 24g carbs, 1g protein, 1 g fat, 11mg sodium, 1g fiber
Cranberry, Orange, and Rosemary Shrub Mocktail
Makes 6 (8 oz) drinks
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
1 medium orange, sliced
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 -2/3 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Mixer: seltzer, tonic, or carbonated water
- Combine all ingredients except the mixer in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the fruit is very soft. Stirring or muddling frequently.
- Allow cranberry orange mixture to cool completely. Use a fine mesh strainer and strain into a glass jar.
- Prepare mocktail by filling serving glass halfway with ice, add 2 tablespoons of the shrub and top with seltzer or carbonated water.
Store leftover shrub in an airtight jar for 3-4 weeks.
Modified from Front Range Fed
Nutrition per serving: 100 kcal, 25g carbs, 0g protein, 0 g fat, 2mg sodium, 2g fiber
