Skip the Alcohol and Try These Thanksgiving Mocktails
While traditional Thanksgiving celebrations often include a variety of alcoholic beverages, there’s a growing trend towards creating festive and flavorful mocktails for those who prefer to skip the spirits. Whether you’re the designated driver, avoiding alcohol for health reasons, or simply looking for creative and non-alcoholic alternatives, these mocktail recipes will add a burst of flavor and joy to your Thanksgiving festivities.
- Cranberry Orange Sparkler:
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup orange sparkling water
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
- Instructions:
- In a shaker, mix cranberry juice and sparkling water.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries.
- Ingredients:
- Apple Cider Fizz:
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
- Instructions:
- In a glass, combine apple cider, ginger ale, and lemon juice.
- Stir well and add ice cubes.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick for a touch of autumn warmth.
- 3. Pumpkin Spice Mocktail
- 1 can of Ginger Ale
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Ice
- Instructions
- Pour ½ of can of Ginger Ale into 2 glasses
- In a small bowl combine pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Add ice
- Enjoy
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