The flavors of the holidays come in many forms: fresh apple pie shared with family, cranberry sauce, roasted pears and seasonal spices like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. To celebrate the season, we’ve created three mocktail recipes inspired by our favorite holiday flavors.
As-is, these recipes are delicious and suitable for all ages, but you’re free to add a little holiday cheer to them as well! Let’s take a tour of the 3 mocktails we’ve prepared for you.
Caramel Apple Mocktail
Taking a sip of this drink will make you feel like a little kid at a county fair, biting into your first caramel apple. Because it’s rimmed with caramel and raw sugar, every sip starts sweet. The combination of caramel, apple cider, and ginger ale is unique in its ability to be a little tart, a little spicy, and a lot sweet. The drink itself pairs perfectly with the caramel apple slice you use as a garnish. And as an extra treat to the bartender? Any caramel apple slices that go unclaimed are theirs to keep!
Caramel Apple Mocktail
Ingredients:
- Caramel sauce
- Apple cider
- Ginger ale
- Raw sugar
- Caramel apple, sliced
Instructions:
- Rim your glasses with caramel sauce and raw sugar.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of caramel into each glass. Add 1/3 cup apple cider.
- Top with ginger ale and stir to combine. Add a slice of caramel apple for garnish.
Cranberry Cinnamon Mocktail
Cranberry drinks really find their stride when the weather is cold. This drink is no exception: the classic pairing of cranberry and cinnamon is elevated by the rosemary simple syrup. Topped with some bubbles in the form of ginger beer and you have a cold mocktail that somehow makes you feel warm and fuzzy after every sip. The sugared cranberries and rosemary make a beautiful, sparkly garnish that will delight any drinker.
Cranberry Cinnamon Mocktail
Ingredients:
- Cranberry juice
- Cinnamon stick
- Rosemary simple syrup
- Ginger beer
- Sugared rosemary and cranberries
- Raw Sugar
Instructions:
- Rim the mason jar with rosemary simple syrup and sugar.
- Shake 1/2 oz rosemary simple syrup and 3 oz cranberry juice in shaker with ice and cinnamon. Pour into glass.
- Top with ginger beer and garnish with sugared rosemary and cranberries.
Roasted Pear Mocktail
The roasted pear mocktail takes a little more preparation, but the result is a unique, elevated, and understated mocktail that isn’t too sweet. Roasting pears with the honey balsamic glaze brings out the rich pear flavor without turning everything to mush. Once the roasted pears have cooled, blend with as much apple juice as you need to be able to make a smooth texture. Chill and top with ginger beer right before you serve!
Roasted Pear Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 2 pears
- 4 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 24 oz ginger beer
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions:
- Quarter your pears and remove the stems. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Whisk together honey, balsamic vinegar, and spices. Brush mixture over pears and bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, let cool completely. Remove skins and seeds.
- Blend roasted pears and apple juice until smooth, add to large pitcher along with ginger beer. Stir and serve with a cinnamon stick.
