Five Festive Mocktails: Delicious AND Nutritious
- Pomegranate Berry Fizz Mocktail
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 8 raspberries
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
- 90 ml tart cherry juice
- 75 ml pure pomegranate juice
- Sparkling water
Method
- Add the raspberries and lime juice to a pint sized mason jar and use the back of a spoon to press the raspberries into the lime juice.
- Add the juices to the jar. Put the lid on the jar and add some ice cubes – shake to combine and chill. Remove lid, then top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with extra raspberries and a slice of lime.
About the Mocktail ingredients:
Cherry and Pomegranate are packed with vitamin C and important antioxidants that support your body’s health. Antioxidants support the body in scavenging free radicals and support your body in preventing any cellular damage caused by external factors.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5789319/
- Ginger Mint Spritzer
Makes 2 spritzers
Ingredients
- 1 pint sparkling water
- 4 tablespoons ginger syrup (see what you will need below)
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 handful fresh mint
- crushed ice
To make the ginger syrup -
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons agave or honey
- 1/2 cup water
Method
- First, make the ginger syrup. In a small saucepan combine the ginger, agave/honey, and water. Bring to boil and then reduce to simmer for 30-35 minutes. Be careful not to burn the ginger and keep an eye on the temperature. Set aside to cool when done.
- To make the spritzers: Fill two 16-ounce glasses with ice.
- Add 2 tablespoons of ginger syrup in each and juice of 1/2 lemon in each.
- Distribute fresh mint and fill each glass with sparkling water. Enjoy!
About the Mocktail ingredients:
Ginger is an excellent addition health-wise, and is known for its abilities in calming nausea, regulating blood sugar levels and helping indigestion. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7019938/
- Blood Orange & Vanilla Mocktail
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 oz. blood orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp agave/honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz. lime sparkling water
- blood orange slices for garnish
Method
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Squeeze the blood orange juice into a mason jar with a lid or cocktail shaker. Add the agave/honey and vanilla extract to the juice. Shake and add a little ice to cool down.
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Pour evenly into two ice-filled glasses. Top with lime sparkling water and a slice of blood orange.
About the Mocktail ingredients:
Blood oranges are extremely rich in antioxidants, which can support health and immunity, especially important as we enter the colder, festive seasons. They are a great source of vitamins A, C, potassium, manganese and dietary fibre.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6123350/
- Rosemary & Grapefruit Mocktail
Makes 10-12 short drinks on ice
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 2 grapefruits
- 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- Ice
- Soda water
- Rosemary and lemon for garnish
Method
- Peel off thick strips of zest from 1 lemon.
- Juice the lemons and grapefruits into a liquid measuring cup – you should have about 1 cup of juice. Top off with water if necessary to make 1 cup.
- Combine zest, juice, rosemary, coconut sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugars.
- Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes. Strain and let syrup cool completely.
- To serve, fill an 8-ounce glass halfway with ice cubes, add 2-3 tablespoons syrup, fill with soda water, and stir.
- Garnish with rosemary sprigs and/or lemon slices, if desired.
About the Mocktail ingredients:
Rosemary has been associated with the festive holiday seasons over the years which adds a lovely christmasy twist to this delicious mocktail. Rosemary is considered to be a stimulant for cognition and has been known to support memory, boost alertness and focus.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6325740/
- Lime & Ginger Moscow Mule Mocktail
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup club soda
- 1/4 cup ginger beer or ginger ale
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Method
Mix all the ingredients in a mug, along with some crushed ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
About the Mocktail ingredients:
Limes are a good source of antioxidants and vitamin C, a nutrient that may support the immune system. Additionally, foods high in vitamin C like limes, can help your body to absorb iron from plant based foods, therefore adding a squeeze of lime to a delicious dish or drink, can support your absorption of this important mineral.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4690266/