Mocktail Drink Recipes
Mocktails are mock cocktails, or those that do not contain any alcohol. Any drink recipe can be modified by simply leaving the alcohol out, however these recipes are some of the more common mocktails. These non-alcoholic drinks are great for serving the entire family and a nice alternative for party guests who prefer not to drink alcohol.Mocktails or Virgin Cocktails are a great alternative for your “non-drinking” guests. If you’re serving up cocktails at a party, don’t leave some of your guests out of the fun; serve them one of these fancy mixed drinks.
Non Alcoholic Drinks also known as Mocktails or Virgin Drinks are non-intoxicating beverages. The word ‘Mocktail’ is a derivative of two words - ‘mock’ meaning a copy or imitation of something and the word ‘cocktail’ meaning a mixed drink. A mocktail, or a Virgin cocktail, is a beverage which does not contain any intoxicating alcohol. A non alcoholic drink, or mocktail, is made of one or more kinds of beverages such as fruit juices or mixers. It is usually shaken or stirred before serving.
Mocktails or Virgin Cocktails are a great alternative for your “non-drinking” guests. If you’re serving up cocktails at a party, don’t leave some of your guests out of the fun; serve them one of these fancy mixed drinks.
Shirley Temple
(Virgin Sling)
3 oz Lemon Juice
2 oz Orange Juice
Dash of Grenadine
Ginger Ale
Shake the Lemon Juice and Orange Juice with ice in a cocktail shaker, pour into a Sling Glass, Add a Dash of Grenadine and top up the glass with Ginger Ale. Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
The drink is the perfect match for a rich dish,” says Jesse LaFortune, maître d’ of the distinguished restaurant Gary Danko, in San Francisco. “Intense and floral, with strong tannins that cut through the richness.” Familiar words, perhaps, but LaFortune isn’t talking about Cabernet or Petit Verdot—he’s talking about African rooibos, a type of herbal tea.
Non-alcoholic Cocktails
And he is not alone. Some of the country’s best restaurants are offering nonalcoholic drinks go well beyond sparkling water. At Clio, in Boston, sommelier Erin O’Shea pairs house-made spruce soda with chef Ken Oringer’s radish, tamarind, and hearts of palm salad.
Classic Mocktail Recipes
Margarita Mocktail Recipe - Ah, the margarita - queen of the bar scene. While many mocktail margaritas leave something to be desired, this one is a frozen treat your taste buds will remember.
Citrus Collins Mocktail Recipe - The Citrus Collins is a fresh, citrusy drink perfect for sipping on the porch during the warmer months.
Strawberry Lemon Daiquiri Mocktail Recipe - Strawberries and ice make this virgin daiquiri a delicious addition to any get together. Kick it up with a hint of lemonade and you’ll really have something to remember.
