The festive season is around the corner and with that there will be parties, socializing, and a generous amount of drinking. But if you simply cut back on your alcohol intake this party season then mocktails are the perfect options for you. Here we look at 3 easy mocktail recipes to try at home.
1. RASPBERRY FAUX-JITO.
This is a delicious and fruity mocktail which is a blend of mint leaves, lime juice and raspberries. This mocktail is easy to try at home.
INGREDIENTS.
* 50 ml lime juice.
* Raspberries and agave syrup.
* Mint leaves.
* Crushed ice and water.
METHOD.
* Pour lime juice and agave syrup in long-serving glasses. Add crushed raspberries and stir them gently and mix them well.
* Take few mint leaves in the palm and smack them and add in the glass.
* Fill with crushed ice, muddle and add water. Garnish it with mint leaves and few raspberries. Your mocktail is ready.
2. APPLE WINTER WARMER.
This is a special mocktail for a party and easy to make at home.
INGREDIENTS.
* 2 litres cloudy apple juice.
* 100 ml honey.
* Fresh ginger finely chopped.
* 1 tbsp freshly grated nutmeg.
* Paired orange zest.
METHOD.
* Place all above ingredients in a pan on low heat. Stir till you get the desired temperature. Don’t boil.
* Using a tea strainer, strain it in a mug or cup.
* Garnish it with a twist of orange zest and squeeze it and your mocktail is ready.
3. ICED AND SPICED PLUM TEA.
You can make spiced plum cordial for this fruity twist on classic ice tea.
INGREDIENTS.
* 2 tea bags.
* 50 ml spiced plum cordial.
* Ice cubes.
* One lemon, zest paired.
METHOD.
* Honey and cinnamon sticks.
METHOD.
* Take water in kettle, boil and add tea bags. Leave it to brew until deep amber colour. Remove tea bags and chill this mixture.
* Plums and cinnamon sticks simmer in hot water for 20 minutes. Crush plum with a spoon.
* In a jug sieve this mixture, add honey.
* Add ice cubes and top with chilled tea.
* Squeeze the lime juice and enjoy a mocktail.
