In this post, I’ll be sharing 3 easy mocktail recipes – great refreshing drinks to try during dry January.
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It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Welcome to Happy Hour: a series where we try unique and exciting cocktails together!
Today I’m sharing 3 super easy mocktail recipes that are perfect for anyone who’s looking for a fun and flavorful drink to enjoy during Dry January.
But first, what’s a mocktail?
If you’re not familiar with mocktails, they’re essentially alcohol-free “mock” cocktails (hence the name mocktails) made with various juices, sodas, herbs, syrups, and flavored waters. They look and feel like cocktails but without the harmful side effects of alcohol.
With an array of flavors and fresh garnishes, mocktails have become increasingly popular over the years and many restaurants have added them to their menus as more and more people are opting for a healthier lifestyle and are choosing to forgo the harmful effects of alcohol.
Whether you’ve decided to participate in Dry January or just need a break from alcohol, these mocktails are ideal to add to your collection of happy hour recipes.
The key to making a memorable mocktail
To me, what sets a mocktail apart from a regular glass of juice or sparkling water, are the extra details that go into the prep, the aesthetic, and the finishing touches.
To give your mocktail the look and feel of a cocktail, consider adding things like sugar or salt rims and garnishes like fresh fruit, flowers, or herbs.
Whenever I want to go the extra mile, I also make sure to use a cocktail shaker and aim to serve the finished drinks in a chilled (hopefully somewhat fancy or decorative) glass over uniquely shaped ice cubes and a funky glass straw. These are the things that make a mocktail memorable, while also enhancing the flavors and overall experience.
Here are some of my favorite mocktail-making essentials:
– cocktail shaker set
– Tajin (for rimming)
– flavored sugars and salts (for rimming)
– edible glitter
– drink stirrers
– cocktail picks
– edible flowers
– glass straws
– fun ice mold trays
3 super easy mocktail recipes to try for Dry January
The first recipe is a refreshing Pineapple Ginger Mixer. To make this delicious mocktail, you’ll need pineapple juice, coconut water, and ginger beer. Click here to jump to the full recipe.
The second recipe is a tart and fruity Raspberry Passion Limonada. For this recipe, you’ll need raspberry flavored soda, pink lemonade, and lemon juice. Click here to jump to the full recipe.
The third recipe is a light and fresh Blueberry Iced Green Tea. To make this mocktail, you’ll need fresh blueberries, lime juice, sparkling water, simple syrup, and green tea. Click here to jump to the full recipe.
Pineapple Ginger Mixer
INGREDIENTS | 1 serving
2 1/2 oz pineapple juice
1 oz coconut water – pineapple flavored coconut water is ideal for this recipe!
2 oz ginger beer
tajin
fresh pineapple fruit
lemon or lime
- Add tajin to a small plate or rimmer.
- Moisten the rim of your glass with a lemon or lime wedge, dip into the tajin, and set aside.
- Add the pineapple juice and coconut water to a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 30 seconds until chilled.
- Pour into glass over ice.
- Top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks.
- Enjoy!
Raspberry Passion Limonada
INGREDIENTS | 1 serving
3 oz raspberry rose Poppi prebiotic soda
2 oz passion fruit juice
1/2 oz lemon juice
sugar
dried edible flowers
- Add sugar to a small plate or rimmer.
- Moisten the rim of your glass with a lemon or lime wedge, dip into the sugar, and set aside.
- Add the passion fruit juice and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 30 seconds until chilled.
- Pour into glass over ice.
- Top with raspberry rose Poppi soda.
- Garnish with dried edible flowers.
- Enjoy!
Blueberry Iced Green Tea
INGREDIENTS | 1 serving
3 oz sparkling water
1/2 oz lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
2 oz blueberry green tea
fresh blueberries
mint leaves
- Brew blueberry green tea bag in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Remove tea bag and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Add fresh blueberries and mint leaves to a glass and muddle until the berries pop.
- Add the chilled blueberry green tea, simple syrup, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake for 30 seconds until chilled.
- Pour into glass over muddled blueberries and ice.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint leaves.
- Enjoy!
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Mocktails are the perfect alternative for anyone seeking a delicious, healthy, and alcohol-free drink. With recipes like the Pineapple Ginger Mixer, Raspberry Passion Limonada, and Blueberry Iced Green Tea, there is a mocktail for every taste palette.
By incorporating mocktails into your happy hour rotation, you can enjoy a flavorful and fun drink without any of the harmful effects of alcohol. Cheers to a healthier and tastier happy hour!
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Xx- Laura
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