Did you start 2022 with a hangover? Feeling like you’ve had a few too much wine and bubbly? Christmas is over and let’s be honest; we’ve all probably had far too much food and definitely a few too many drinks (I know I have!). For many January is a time to detox and invigorate our bodies again, making Dry January a brilliant challenge to get stuck into. Though, studies have shown that alcohol is somewhat going out of fashion, so whether you’re looking for mocktail recipes to get you through Dry January or just on the hunt for a few non-alcoholic options for the year ahead, these 9 delicious mocktails have got you covered. There’s refreshing, and there’s cosy; there’s something for everyone! I think the Chai and Green Tea recipe might be my favourite.
Orange and Peach Mocktail
A refreshing zesty drink, full of fantastic flavours to invigorate and rejuvenate after a long day. It’s a great recipe to bring out at family parties or to enjoy with your friends.
Ingredients
- 50ml birch water
- 35ml fresh peach juice
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 15ml sugar syrup
- 1 drop Ginger Spice Drops®
- 2 drops Orange Spice Drops® (add just before shaking)
- Orange Wedge/Orange Twist, for garnish
- Slice of Ginger, for garnish
- Crushed ice
Method
- Hard shake all the ingredients in a shaker and strain and pour into your cocktail glass over crushed ice.
- Garnish with the slice of ginger and orange twist
Coconut water and Fennel Mocktail
Picture yourself on the beach with this recipe. A lovely tropical cooler that’ll be sure to transport you to your favourite holiday spot (the one we’re desperate for right now!). Cure your winter blues and be healthy about it – what more could you want?!
Ingredients
- 50ml Coconut Water (good quality)
- 25ml fresh lime juice
- 15ml/18ml simple syrup (sugar: water – 1:1)
- 2 drops of Fennel Spice Drops®
- A sprig of mint and slice of lime, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Method
- Short shake all the ingredients in a shaker and strain and pour into your cocktail glass.
- Garnish with the lime and mint.
Chai and Green Tea Mocktail
Here’s one to impress your friends with, especially if they’re tea fanatics! As one of my personal favourites, it gets you in the mood and makes you feel like you’re drinking something a little special too (the mint and lemon flavours really bring it to life!). It’s a delicious take on Chai with a zesty twist. Perfect for surviving Dry January.
Ingredients
- 70ml Green Tea/Green Tea with jasmine
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 20ml sugar syrup/20ml citrus sugar syrup
- 1 drop Mint Spice Drops®
- 2 drops Chai Spice Drops® (just before shaking)
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprig and a lemon twist, for garnish
Method
- Hard shake all the ingredients in a shaker and strain and pour into your cocktail glass, over fresh ice.
- Garnish with the mint spring and lemon twist.
Rose & Raspberry Refresher
A unique and refreshing combo of citrus, raspberry and rose, making for an absolute taste wonder. If you’re looking for a recipe for after-work or trying something different from your go-to, this is it.
Ingredients
- 25ml fresh lemon juice
- 20ml fresh raspberry puree/6 fresh raspberries.
- 15ml raspberry syrup/simple syrup
- 10ml homemade grenadine (pomegranate reduction)
- 1 drop Rose Spice Drops®
- Sparkling water or soda water to top up.
- Fresh raspberry/lemon slices, for garnish.
Method
- Muddle the raspberries and lemon slices in a glass.
- Drop in the ice cubes
- Shake all the ingredients together in a shaker, except for the sparkling water/ soda water and pour it over the fresh ice.
- Top up with the sparkling water or soda water.
