The holidays are just around the corner, and I’m so excited! If youâre feeling a little stressed about what to bring to your family or friend gatherings, donât worry. Iâve got you covered with five delicious and easy mocktails that’ll surely be a hit!
- Jack Frost Mocktail
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Up first, is a Jack Frost mocktail! This tropical mocktail serves the best holiday vibes. This recipe makes four servings, and youâll need six cups of ice, one cup of pineapple juice, a half cup of cream of coconut, and six to eight drops of blue food coloring for the mocktail. To rim the glasses, prepare two tablespoons of corn syrup and a fourth cup of coconut flakes.
To start, put a small amount of corn syrup on one plate and the coconut flakes on another. Take your glass and dip it into the syrup first, then the coconut, for a rim resembling snow. Then, in a blender, put in your ice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and blue food coloring. Close the blender and blend it until the mixture is smooth. You can add more food coloring to your liking.
Once itâs done blending, pour it into the glasses and enjoy your Jack Frost mocktail!
- Sugar Cookie Mocktail
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The sugar cookie mocktail is a festive mocktail that tastes just like everyoneâs beloved holiday sugar cookies, and itâs the perfect sweet treat!
The ingredients youâll need for one serving of this are two cups of almond milk, one teaspoon of powdered sugar, two teaspoons of agave (or maple syrup), a half teaspoon of almond and vanilla extract, a half cup of condensed milk, and two teaspoons of cinnamon sugar cookie blend. For your garnishes or toppings, youâll need ice, whipped cream, and some of your favorite festive sprinkles!
To prepare the mixture, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. To rim the glass, wet the rim with a little water, then dip it into sprinkles on a plate. Make sure to hold it there for a little so that the sprinkles stick to the glass.
Thatâs it! Now feel free to sip and enjoy your sugar cookie mocktail!
- Cranberry Fizz Poppi Mocktail
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Iâm so obsessed with this next mocktail! Itâs a Cranberry Fizz Poppi mocktail that Iâve been seeing all over TikTok. This is the easiest option on the list, and itâs perfect if youâre pressed for time or looking for something simple thatâs still so yummy.
Youâll need just a few ingredients: ice, a can of the Cranberry Fizz Poppi, cranberry juice, and optional garnishes like fresh cranberries and rosemary.
To prepare your mocktail, pour the Poppi into an ice-filled glass. Add as much (or as little) cranberry juice as you want, then top it off with fresh cranberries and rosemary if you choose to. Just like that, youâre done!
- Holiday Shirley Temple
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This tasty mocktail is a festive spin on a classic Shirley Temple, everyoneâs favorite! The ingredients youâll need are ice, ginger ale, or a lemon-lime soda (like Sprite), some grenadine, maraschino cherries, coconut flakes, and a mini candy cane for rimming the glass and garnishes.
To begin, rim your glass with some coconut flakes if you want to. Then, youâll go ahead and put some ice in your glass. Add your ginger ale or lemon-lime soda before pouring a splash of grenadine into the glass until it’s a red color.
To finish off, add a mini candy cane as a cute garnish, and youâre all set to enjoy this fan-favorite drink.
- Apple Cinnamon Punch
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Last but not least is this apple cinnamon punch mocktail, which is a refreshing and flavorful drink that’s perfect for the holidays and will keep you cozy.
To make this mocktail, youâll need one and a half cups of apple cider or apple juice, a half cup of sparkling water, a cinnamon stick, and some ice.
To begin, pour either the cold apple cider or apple juice into a glass. Then, pour in the sparkling water. Finally, add a stick of cinnamon to garnish and bring some extra flavor!
Elevate your winter holiday gatherings with these five delicious and festive mocktails! Whether you’re looking for something sweet, tangy, or refreshing, I hope you found something on this list thatâs perfect for you. Enjoy, and have so much fun!
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