Must try mocktail recipes to spark your holiday spirit

Dec 25, 2024 Features / Columnists, News

By Renay Sambach

Must try mocktail recipes to spark your holiday spirit

The Grinchy Granny – themindfulmocktail.

Kaieteur News- In the age of digital everything, it’s no surprise that TikTok has seamlessly become a staple in my life. What started as a platform for dances and comedy skits has now evolved into a treasure trove of knowledge. Need a quick hack to fix something? TikTok. Want to learn a new skill? TikTok.

Merry Mojito – themindfulmocktail

During the festive season, it’s practically my go-to source of inspiration. From holiday decor to recipes, TikTok has all the inspiration I need. So, for this Christmas holiday, I’ve decided to share some fun and interesting mocktail recipes I discovered on TikTok that will elevate your holiday gatherings without a drop of alcohol. Let’s dive in!

The Mindful Mocktail: Grinchy Granny

Ingredients:

3oz (60mls) green apple & cucumber juice (method below)
1oz (30mls) lemon juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
6 mint leaves

Mixer: your choice of soda water, sparkling white wine or ginger kombucha

Method

Add the maple syrup to your shaker. Clap the mint together and add to your shaker. Pour in the apple/cucumber juice and lemon juice, then add ice and replace the lid. Shake well. Strain into a glass over ice and top with your choice of mixer. Stir, garnish and enjoy!

Green apple & cucumber juice: blend 1/2 diced apple and 1 inch cucumber with 2 tablespoons water, then strain. Add more water if you need to, to help facilitate blending. Or use a juicer, much easier.

Santa’s Hat Shirley Temple – aprilsaperitifs

The Mindful Mocktail: Merry Mojito Mocktails

An easy festive alcohol-free cocktail that can be made right in your glass!

½ lime, 8 chopped mint leaves
1 oz. (30 ml) non-alcoholic rum this can be left out, or you can use 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar for a little bite
2 oz. (60 ml) pomegranate juice
Soda water
Pomegranate and mint to garnish

Muddle the lime in your glass to release the juices. Clap the mint together in your hands and add it to the glass. Fill your glass with ice and add the optional rum/ACV and the pomegranate juice. Top with soda water, stir gently, garnish with pomegranate arils and mint, then serve. Note: you can add a little sweetener to this if you wish!

The Grinch – tastefullykayla.

April’s Aperitifs: non-alcoholic Santa’s Hat Shirley Temple!

This is a very simple mocktail that’s kid friendly with decorative garnishes to add to the festive mood.

Recipe:

Splash of Grenadine
Lemonade
Candy Cane
Sprinkles
Simple Syrup
Cherries

Method:

Rim a glass with simple syrup and cinnamon sprinkles. Add ice to a glass and add a splash of Grenadine. Top up the drink with lemonade and garnish with a candy cane and cherries. Then enjoy!

Naughty or Nice – diycocktailguy

Kayla | UGC Creator & Foodie: THE GRINCH MOCKTAIL!

Ingredients:

Peppermint Candy Canes
Ice
Green Edible Glitter
Lime Cordial
Sparkling Water

Method:

Crush peppermint candy canes and use to rim glass

Add ice to glass

Then Add edible glitter

Add lime cordial and sparkling water. Enjoy!

Diy Cocktail Guy: Naughty or Nice Mocktail

Recipe/ingredients:

In your shaker add plenty of ice
60mls or 2oz Cranberry Juice
60mls or 2oz Grapefruit Juice
Give it a good shake – then strain into a glass with fresh ice & sugared rim.
Topping up with orange juice.

Garnish with cherries and rosemary! Enjoy

Easy Spritz – themindfulmocktail.

The Mindful Mocktail: Easy Spritz Mocktail

With non-alcoholic rose, a splash of cranberry juice and some sparkling water, this recipe is perfect if you’re entertaining and want to make some quick drinks for your guests!

You’ll need:

2 parts alcohol-free rosé
1 part soda water
Splash of cranberry juice
Optional garnish: cranberries, rosemary or orange.

Method

Fill a wine glass with ice and add the rosé, soda water and cranberry juice. Stir gently and garnish with your choice of cranberries, rosemary or orange.

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