Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh start in the new year, many of us are setting intentions for healthier living, which may involve cutting back on alcohol intake. Dry January is a campaign that encourages people to go booze-free for the first month of the year, and it has become increasingly popular in recent years.
If you’re someone looking for creative and delicious non-alcoholic options to enjoy this month or any time of the year, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s raise a glass and cheers to a healthier and happier you in 2024 with these tasty nonalcoholic cocktail recipes!
Try these Non-Alcoholic Mocktails:
Strawberry Basil Sparkler
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Sparkling water
- Ice
- Optional: mint leaves, sliced strawberry, or lemon for garnish
Directions:
– Add the strawberries, basil, honey, and lemon juice to a blender and blend until smooth.
– Fill a glass with ice and pour in the strawberry mixture until it’s about 1/3 full.
– Top it off with sparkling water and stir gently.
– Garnish with mint leaves, sliced strawberry, or lemon, if desired.
Coconut Creamsicle
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1/4 cup of coconut milk
- 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Ice
- Optional: shredded coconut for garnish
Directions:
– Add the coconut water, coconut milk, orange juice and honey to a shaker with ice and shake well.
– Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
– Garnish with shredded coconut, if desired.
Apple Cider Mojito
- 1 cup of apple cider
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- Sparkling water
- Ice
- Optional: mint sprig for garnish
Directions:
– In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice.
– Add apple cider and ice, then shake well.
– Fill a glass with ice and pour the mixture over it.
– Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
– Garnish with mint sprig, if desired.
Cucumber Lime Fizz
- 1/2 fresh cucumber
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- Sparkling water
- Ice
- Optional: cucumber slice and lime wedge for garnish
Directions:
– Peel the cucumber and blend until smooth.
– Strain the cucumber puree to achieve clear cucumber juice.
– Fill a glass with ice and pour in the cucumber juice until it’s about 1/3 full.
– Add the tablespoon of lime juice.
– Top it off with sparkling water and stir gently.
– Garnish with a cucumber slice and a lime wedge, if desired.
Pomegranate Ginger Spritz
- 1/2 cup of pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, grated
- Sparkling water
- Ice
- Optional: pomegranate seeds and lemon wheel for garnish
Directions:
– Add the pomegranate juice and grated ginger into a shaker with ice and shake well.
– Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
– Top it off with sparkling water and stir gently.
– Garnish with pomegranate seeds and a lemon wheel, if desired.
Enjoy your refreshing and tangy Pomegranate Ginger Spritz. It’s not just low in calories but also packed with antioxidants from the pomegranate juice, and the ginger adds a zesty twist.
Remember, choosing to go alcohol-free doesn’t mean you have to give up fun or flavor. Drinking healthy nonalcoholic cocktails can help you stay hydrated, allow you to participate in celebrations where alcohol is being served, and save you from unpleasant after effects of alcohol.
Cheers to a healthier lifestyle!
