Put on your mixologist hat and step behind the bar - it's mocktail hour! Put a sober-curious spin on a classic or invent your own signature non-alcoholic cocktail using a four-step formula.
A good formula to follow is 4 parts base, 1 part sour, ½ part sweet, and a garnish. For example, use 4 ounces ginger beer, 1 ounce lime juice, ½ ounce honey, and a lime wheel to make a Mocktail Mule. Here are some ideas to get you started:
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Base |
Sour |
Sweet |
Garnish |
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Coconut water Cold brew coffee Dealcoholized wine Fruit juice Kombucha Sparkling water Soda Ginger ale Ginger beer Tea (steeped & chilled) |
Lemon juice Lime juice Grapefruit juice Cranberry juice Pomegranate juice Tart cherry juice |
Apple juice Pineapple juice Orange juice Honey Maple Syrup Ginger beer Simple syrup* Infused simple syrup *Simple syrup = 1 part boiling water with 1 part sugar (or honey). Let sugar dissolve and cool mixture before using. |
Citrus wheel or slice Citrus twist Muddled fruit Dehydrated fruit Mint leaves Basil leaves Rosemary sprig Thyme Cranberries Pomegranate seeds Crystalized ginger |
Click here to download a printable recipe card!
For more on mocktails, check out this handout from our On-site Health Fair Nutrition Awareness station "Mocktail Hour."