Mocktail recipes are a fantastic option for those looking to cut down or eliminate alcohol from their diet while still enjoying a delicious, refreshing treat. With the right ingredients, and when had alongside a balanced meal with fat and protein, you can create flavorful and satisfying mocktails that won’t spike your blood sugar. These beverages are crafted with a variety of natural juices, herbs, and sparkling waters, offering all the complexity and enjoyment of traditional cocktails without the alcohol. Whether you’re aiming for better health or simply exploring new, fun drink options, mocktails provide a wonderful way to indulge mindfully. It’s best to choose organic ingredients whenever possible!
Margarita Mocktail
Yields 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups limeade
- ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 2-3 cups unflavored seltzer (or you can use a naturally citrus flavored seltzer)
- Salt to taste and for glass rim
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Ice
Directions:
- In a bowl or pitcher, combine all the juices and salt, then stir until combined. Separately, add salt to a plate, wet the rim of the glasses with water and put rim of glass onto the salt. Put ice in the glass, pour juice mixture, top with seltzer, and add lime for garnish. Also consider a fresh cilantro sprig for garnish as well! This recipe was inspired by one we found on Southernliving.com.
Virgin Sangria
Yields 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pure cranberry juice
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 2 cups seltzer, plain or flavor of choice
- 3-4 dropperfuls citrus digestive bitters
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, cored and sliced
- ¼ cup basil leaves
- Ice
Directions:
- Add fruit and basil to a large pitcher, then pour cranberry juice, orange juice, seltzer, and bitters on top. Pour over ice and enjoy! Best to let the fruit sit and marinade for a few hours if time allows.
