There is no denying it, the holidays are HERE! Pumpkin patches have been picked over, Christmas decorations are out, and the stores are about to be stocked with frozen turkeys to fill everyone’s Thanksgiving table. I, personally, could not be more excited!
This holiday season, I’m headed in 5.5 months pregnant. So whether you are pregnant, looking for tasty drinks for kids, or just want some holiday fun without the alcohol – look no further. Here are 5 Holiday Mocktails that are sure to spice up any Thanksgiving lunch or Christmas dinner!
Holiday Jingle Juice
- 1 Pina Colada concentrate, prepared
- 1 Lemonade concentrate, prepared
- 1 Orange juice concentrate, prepared
- 1 – 2 liter Club Soda
- 1 bag of pebble ice
- 1 red grapefruit, sliced
- 1 navel orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 lime, sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bag of fresh cranberries
In a large serving bowl, add 1/4 bag of ice, 1/3 Orange Juice, 1/3 Lemonade, & 1/3 Pina Colada. Then add 1/3 Club Soda to add fizz – stir together. Add fruit slices to the center of the bowl, 1/3 bag of the cranberries, and the cinnamon sticks. Refill as needed to jingle the night away!
Moscow Mule
- 1/2 cup Club Soda
- 1/4 cup Ginger Ale
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Mix all ingredients together in a copper mug and garnish with a lime wedge! Classic holiday cocktail, now drinkable by all 😉
Strawberry Margarita Mocktail
- 1lb strawberries
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup sparkling water
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Colored coarse sugar for rim
- Ice
- lime wedges for garnish
Place strawberries, orange juice, sparkling water, lime juice, and ice into blender. Blend until it reaches desired consistency. Add ice as necessary. Line glasses with lime juice and dip rim in colored sugar. Pour and serve with lime wheel garnish! Christmas colors coming to life on your table!
Mock Champagne
- 1 can White Grape Juice frozen concentrate, partially thawed (11.5 oz)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 – 2 liter Ginger Ale
Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a champagne glass and enjoy a toast to the New Year, family, or anything else you are celebrating!
Ginger Mock-Mosa
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 16 oz Sparkling Water
- 2 in piece of fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 clementine, peeled and divided into slices
- Ice (optional)
Combine ice and orange juice. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with ginger and clementine slices. Then enjoy this morning treat!
Happy Holiday season everyone! Make it the best one yet!