It’s that season where there are what seems like endless amounts of parties to attend sometimes more than one a day!
Here are some options for different mocktails, so you can be festive and social, even when you don’t want to be tipping back too many actual cocktails (like when you have an early morning yoga class the next day).
Mock Champagne
Ingredients:
- White grape juice
- Grape flavored sparkling water
- Frozen grapes and blueberries
Fill half your glass with white grape juice and the other half with grape flavored sparkling water, then toss in a few frozen grapes and blueberries to keep the bubbly chilled.
Mulled Hot Cider
SO delicious and just so simple! Add mulling spices to your cider, heat to a boil, and strain out the spices. Do a cinnamon and sugar rim on your glass and if you’re feeling fancy add a cinnamon stick!
Pumpkin Mousse
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin pie mix (canned)
- Vanilla ice cream
- Milk
Homemade Whip Cream (for topping)
- Heavy whipping cream – 1 cup
- Sugar – 2 Tablespoons
- Vanilla Extract (just a splash!)
- Yields 1 1/2 to 2 cups whipped cream
For the mousse: Add your pumpkin pie mix to your blender along with your favorite vanilla ice cream and a splash of milk, blend until smooth. Top with ~homemade~ whip cream and pumpkin pie spices! If you have never made whipped cream—no worries! It’s SO easy and SO good, you’ll never want store bought again. (Pro tip: Place your metal mixing bowl and metal whisk (or metal beaters) into the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes for best results!) Place the sugar in your mixing bowl and add the whipping cream and a splash of vanilla extract. Whisk away or whip on high until you see stiff peaks. Licking the beaters after is highly recommended! 😉
Mock Sangria
Ingredients:
- Apple cider
- Cranberry juice
- A splash of Apple Cider Vinegar
Mix in whatever fruit you like best, and chill for about 20 minutes to let the fruits soak in the goodness.
Choc-O-Coffee
Ingredients:
- Coffee!
- Hot cocoa mix
- Homemade whipped cream (see Pumpkin Mousse)
- Chocolate (chips,bark,syrup)
Add two scoops of your favorite hot cocoa mix to your coffee and mix well as the chocolate will want to sink to the bottom! Top with some homemade whipped cream and chocolate.
Cheers to Mocktails and Happy Holidays to all!!!
—Christina
