We know just what you need for your upcoming Friendsmas or ugly sweater party.
This season, weโre sharing ABC Fine Wine and Spirits list of festive mocktails paired with cocktail versions to make sure every guest has a delicious drink in hand at all of your parties and holiday get–togethers.
Whether you like mocktails because you are a “non-drinker” or a soon-to-be mom, you’llย truly be the host with the most with these twinning non–alcoholic and alcoholic recipes.
White Cosnopolitan (Non–Alcoholic)
If youโre dreaming of a white cosmo for Christmas, but still need to drive the sleigh โ this cosnoplitian is the merriest mocktail of them all. The White Cosnopolitan is a refreshing non–alcoholic concoction with a light, fruity flavor thatโs perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Seedlip Grove is distilled with a blend of 42 botanicals and herbs including allspice, rosemary and bitter orange, which gives this mocktail a sophisticated taste to impress all your non–drinking guests.
The Recipe:
โข 2 ounces Seedlip Grove 42, Non–Alcoholic Spirit
โข 1 ounce white cranberry juice
โข ยฝ ounce lime juice
โข ยฝ ounce simple syrup
โข Sugar–coated cranberries (optional)
โข Rosemary sprig
Place a martini glass in the freezer. In a shaker with ice, add Seedlip Grove 42, white cranberry juice, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake well. Remove glass from freezer. Strain mixture into chilled glass.
Garnish with a skewer of sugar–coated cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
Alcoholic Version:
Sparkling Spice (Non–Alcoholic)
This Sparkling Spice mocktail is the ideal alternative. The alcohol–removed brut still has all the bubbles of a sparkling wine without the booze.
โข 1 slice fresh ginger
โข 1 teaspoon white sugar
โข ยฝ pinch cinnamon
โข 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
โข 2 ยฝ ounces Fre Sparkling Brut, Alcohol Removed Wine
Replace the 2 ยฝ ounces of Fre Brut with 2 ยฝ ounces ofHaton Champagne Brut Classic Champagne.
Prepare in the same method as above.
Spiced Cranberry Margarita (Non–Alcoholic)
This non–alcoholic Spiced Cranberry Margarita features Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative, a low–calorie alternative to traditional tequila that is the highest–rated non–alcoholic spirit. The taste is light and smooth with just enough sweetness to cut through the tart cranberries. It’s a fantastic mocktail for those who want to enjoy the classic flavors of a margarita without the alcohol.
The Recipe:
โข ยฝ ounce agave syrup
โข ยฝ ounce non–alcoholic triple sec
โข 1 ounce lime juice
โข ยพ ounce fresh cranberry juice
โข Fresh cranberries
fresh ice. Garnish with fresh cranberries.
Replace the 1 ยฝ ounces of Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative with 1 ยฝ ounces Mayorazgo Silver Agave Tequila and the ยฝ ounce of non–alcoholic triple sec withCharles Regnier Triple Sec.
Apple Pie Sangria(Non–Alcoholic)
โข Honey
โข Cinnamon sugar (equal parts cinnamon and sugar)
โข 2 ounces apple juice
โข 1 ounce lemon juice
โข 2 ounces Fre Chardonnay, Alcohol Removed Wine
โข Vanilla simple syrup*
โข Apple slices
โข Cinnamon sticks
โข 1 cup water
โข 1 cup sugar
โข 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
Alcoholic Version:
Replace the 2 ounces of Fre Chardonnay with 2 ounces of Perimeter Chardonnay. Prepare in the same method as above.
Cranberry Gimlet (Non–Alcoholic)
โข 1 ยฝ ounces Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative
โข 1 ounce lime juice
โข ยพ ounce cranberry juice
โข ยฝ ounce simple syrup
โข Fresh rosemary sprig
In a shaker with ice, add gin alternative, lime juice, cranberry juice and simple syrup. Shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.
Replace the 1 ยฝ ounces of Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative with 1 ยฝ ounces of Balfour Street Gin.
Prepare in the same method as above.
Additional Holiday Mocktails to Try this Season
Garden 108 Apple Highball (Non–Alcoholic)
โข 2 ounces Seedlip Garden 108, Non–Alcoholic Spirit
โข 1 ounce apple juice
โข ยฝ ounce lemon juice
โข ยฝ ounce maple syrup
โข 3 ounces soda water
โข Apple slices
Maple Old Fashioned (Non–Alcoholic)
The Recipe:
โข 1 ounce Ritual Zero Proof Whiskey Alternative
โข ยฝ ounce maple syrup
โข 3 to 5 dashes of angostura bitters
โข Orange peel
โข Maraschino cherry
In a mixing glass with ice, add whiskey alternative, syrup and bitters. Mix with a bar spoon until well chilled. Strain over ice. Garnish with orange peel and cherry.
3 BONUS Recipes
Frosty Berry Bliss (Non–Alcoholic)
The Recipe:
- Sparkling Ice’s Cranberry Frost
- white grape juice
- mint
- frozen berries
Combine Sparkling Ice’s Cranberry Frost with a splash of white grape juice and a hint of mint, then top it off with frozen berries for a merry burst of flavors. This effervescent drink will add a touch of magic for any gathering.
Peppermint Sparkle Latte (Non–Alcoholic)
The Recipe:
- coffee
- Sparkling Ice’s Peppermint Frost
- Peppermint
Brew a strong cup of your favorite coffee, add milk (of your choosing), and add a splash of Sparkling Ice’s Peppermint Frost, then crown it with a dash of crushed Peppermint and Voilร !
Gingerbread Fizz Fantasy (Non–Alcoholic)
The Recipe:
- gingerbread spice
- Sparkling Ice’s Apple Cider
- vanilla-flavored almond milk
- whipped cream
Grab some gingerbread spice and mix it with vanilla-flavored almond milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Add a splash of Sparkling Ice’s Apple Cider and a dollop of whipped cream for a gingerbread fizz fantasy. It’ll taste like gingerbread cookies in a glass!
Here are a few other ideas that are zero-to-low alcohol! Enjoy!!
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