Holiday Mocktails: Delicious alternatives for a more inclusive holiday gathering
The holidays are right around the corner and we're feeling as spirited as ever. This year will mark our first holiday season since starting A Fresh Sip, and we have so much to be thankful for. If you're like us, you look for all the cheer minus the alcohol during the holidays. With that, below are 5 must try alcohol-free concoctions that will bring good vibes and great flavor to your holiday season.
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Alton Brown’s Eggnog with Bourbon Substitute
Ingredients
3 ounces Bourbon Substitute (Try this non-alcoholic bourbon)
4 egg yolks
⅓ cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pint whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 egg whites
4 egg yolks
⅓ cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pint whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 egg whites
Directions
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon substitute and nutmeg and stir to combine.
Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.
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Alcohol-Free Coquito, a Puerto Rican Holiday Classic
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup white rum substitute (Try Lyre’s White Cane Spirit)
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cream of coconut
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
Cinnamon sticks for garnish
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cream of coconut
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a blender at high speed.
Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
Shake well before serving.
Serve cold in a small glass. Garnish with cinnamon sticks.
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Seedlip's Non-Alcoholic Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
One shot of freshly brewed chilled espresso
15 ml sugar syrup
Directions:
Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain
Garnish with coffee beans
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Holiday Sangria
Ingredients:
1 bottle non-alcoholic red wine (Try Zēro Prestige Merlot)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup simple syrup (optional)
1 sliced orange + 1 chopped apple
1 sliced lime + 1 sliced lemon
2 cans sparkling water or club soda
Directions:
Combine wine, juice and optional simple syrup in a pitcher.
Stir thoroughly. Add ice and sliced fruit.
Stir thoroughly. Add ice and sliced fruit.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until ready serve
Add seltzer water to pitcher before serving, or top each glass individually, over ice.
Optionally garnish with a sprig of rosemary!
A Fresh Tip!: Try this Sangria Cocktail Mixer with your non-alcoholic red wine of choice and top with seltzer for a simple, quicker sangria.
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Non-Alcoholic Champagne Cocktail
In the mood for something refreshing but don't have time to make a fancy cocktail? Grab some chilled Noughty Organic Sparkling Chardonnay, simply pour into champagne flutes and garnish with any berry of your choice! Quick, easy, yet fancy - cheers!