Effortless Mocktail Recipes for Holiday Season

As the winter holidays sweep in, it's time to gather around the table for celebration that bursts with flavor and festivity. Say goodbye to the predictable soft drinks and dive into a lively realm of non-alcoholic delights that will have your taste buds dancing with every sip. No need for mixology degrees; we've got simple, yet exciting, recipes to add a pop of joy to your celebration.

Cheers!

White Grape Punch with Cranberry Ice

Ingredients

• 1 c. cranberries (fresh or frozen)

• 24 mint leaves

• 2 c. white grape juice

• 3 c. seltzer

• 1/4 c. lime juice (from about 3 limes)

Directions

1. Pour 2 cups of white grape juice.

2. Add 3 cups of seltzer.

3. Squeeze lime juice.

4. Serve with ice, cranberries, and mint leaves.

5. Get ready to sip and savor the lively explosion of flavors!

Recipe source: thepioneerwoman

Ginger-Orange Mocktail

Ingredients

• 5 c. freshly squeezed orange or satsuma juice (from 7 oranges), plus orange slices for serving

• 3 c. pineapple juice, chilled

• 1/2 tsp orange bitters, such as Angostura

• 3 (12-oz.) bottles ginger beer, chilled

Directions

1. Combine orange juice, pineapple juice and bitters in a pitcher or punch bowl.

2. Top with ginger beer.

3. Serve over ice.

4. Garnish with orange slices.

Recipe source: southernliving

Mocktail with Pomegranate

Ingredients

• 6 oz. ginger beer

• 1 tbsp pomegranate juice

• Pomegranate arils

• Lime

• Cinnamon sticks

• Nutmeg

Directions

1. Fill your copper cups with large pieces of ice.

2. Pour 1 tbsp pomegranate juice and 6 oz. ginger beer.

3. Squeeze each cup with half lime and stir gently to combine.

4. Top it with a dash of fresh ground nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

Recipe source: thisvivaciouslife

INSTANT POT PEAR CIDER

Ingredients

• Pears

• Whole cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, nutmeg

• Orange

• Filtered water

• Maple syrup

Directions

1. Slice and seed pears, and cut an orange into pieces.

2. Place pears, orange pieces, whole spices, and filtered water into the Instant Pot.

3. Seal Instant Pot, cook on high pressure, and allow natural release.

4. Open Instant Pot, strain the liquid using cheesecloth or a strainer. Repeat straining for clearer cider if desired.

5. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.

Recipe source: marisamoore

Rosemary-and-Ginger Mule

Ingredients

• 1 c. water

• 1 c. granulated sugar

• 1 c. rosemary springs, loosely packed

• 1 (7½-oz.) can nonalcoholic ginger beer  

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

• Ice

Directions

1. In a saucepan, mix water, sugar, and rosemary sprigs.

2. Boil and stir for about 1 minute until sugar dissolves.

3. Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 30 minutes.

4. Strain the syrup into a jar, discarding rosemary.

5. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

6. In a glass with ice, combine ginger beer, 2 Tbsp. rosemary syrup, and lime juice.

7. Stir for 30 seconds until frosty.

8. Smack a rosemary sprig, add it, and garnish with a lime wheel.

Recipe source: southernliving