{"id":82857,"date":"2023-12-11T15:05:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T15:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=82857"},"modified":"2023-12-11T16:03:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:03:12","slug":"sober-holiday-mocktails","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/sober-holiday-mocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheers to a Mocktail-Filled Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_82861\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82861\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82861 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/sober-holiday-mocktails-3.jpg\" alt=\"mocktails\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82861\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As the holiday season draws near, the anticipation of festive gatherings, family reunions, and celebrations begins to simmer.<\/p>\n<p>This time of year is often synonymous with joyous toasts and clinking glasses of your favorite cocktails.\u00a0But what if you want to take a break from alcohol as a continuation of Sober October, an early commitment to Dry January, or for your own personal reasons?<\/p>\n<p>Fear not! We&#8217;re giving you some of our favorite\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/best-celeb-founded-non-alcoholic-drink-companies\/\">tantalizing mocktail recipes<\/a> that are not only easy to make but also delicious alternatives to traditional cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>So, <a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/best-cocktails-mocktails-labor-day\/\">let&#8217;s raise a glass (or a mocktail)<\/a> to embracing the holiday season with a fresh perspective on indulgence!<\/p>\n<h1>Sparkling Cranberry Refresher<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84476\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84476\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84476\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1630\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84476\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Sidral Mundet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sidralmundet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Sidral Mundet<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>0.5 oz fresh lime juice<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">2 slices of ginger<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">6 blackberries<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">1.5 oz unsweetened cranberry juice<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">1 bottle Sidral Mundet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine lime juice, ginger, and blackberries in a cocktail shaker and muddle.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Add cranberry juice and shake with ice.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Strain into a glass over fresh ice and top off with half a bottle of Sidral Mundet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1>Ginger Spiced Sangr\u00eda<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84477\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84477\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Sangria Se\u00f1orial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sangriasenorial.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Sangria Se\u00f1orial<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>3-4 oz. Se\u00f1orial<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">2 oz. gingerbeer<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Orange Bitters<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Ice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Mix Se\u00f1orial, gingerbeer, and ice.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Add a dash of orange bitters.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Garnish with an orange or lime wedge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Peppermint LaPunch<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84105\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84105\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84105\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1538\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: LaCroix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacroixwater.com\/recipes\/lacroix-peppermint-lapunch\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by LaCroix<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cans LaCroix Lime Sparkling Water<\/li>\n<li>1 freshly squeezed lime<\/li>\n<li>2 tsp. agave syrup<\/li>\n<li>10-15 mint leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine 8-10 mint leaves in a pit with agave syrup and a splash of LaCroix Lime Sparkling Water and muddle.<\/li>\n<li>Add the remaining LaCroix Lime Sparkling Water and lime juice.<\/li>\n<li>Stir and garnish with remaining mint leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Apple Cider Mule<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83960\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83960\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83960 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1361\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Mingle Mocktails<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minglemocktails.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Mingle Mocktails<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"lst-kix_9fzercb2sjoc-0 start\">\n<li>4 oz Mingle Mocktails Moscow Mule<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice<\/li>\n<li>1 oz Apple Cider<\/li>\n<li>Optional: 2 oz Gin Alternative<\/li>\n<li>Dehydrated Apple Round, Lime Wedge, or Cranberries for Garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Combine all ingredients over ice in a copper mug.<\/li>\n<li>Gently stir to combine. Garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Strawberry Passion No-groni<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83961\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83961\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: wildwonder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drinkwildwonder.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by\u00a0<\/em><i>wildwonder<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"lst-kix_9fzercb2sjoc-0 start\">\n<li>16 oz fresh grapefruit juice<\/li>\n<li>Spices (anything in your pantry, go crazy! Ideas: anise, cloves, cinnamon, citrus peel, chamomile, coriander, juniper, ginger, chai, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Dried orange \/ orange peel for garnish<\/li>\n<li>6 oz Strawberry Passion wildwonder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Apertif Blend: Combine juice, dried fruit, and spices into a saucepan. Bring to a low simmer and infuse the spices for 30-45 minutes. Strain and chill. Now vou have the perfect non-alcoholic aperitif base to use in place of vermouth or campari.<\/li>\n<li>Let it sit overnight before straining for extra botanical goodness.<\/li>\n<li>In a glass, add equal parts aperitif blend and Strawberry Passion over ice. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The Golden Kick<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83501\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83501\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83501 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1919\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83501\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: French Bloom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.frenchbloom.com%2Fen%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckpoliziani-ext%40graziausa.com%7Cf96bd4c0fa4045fe9d7808dbe5ea53fc%7C1b09a7299d274c9cbadff357eaf62335%7C0%7C0%7C638356566840564639%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J34ZADIjWMfpI7JFOJv2D33%2Br7Hf7yOrAockqRa8fdM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by French Bloom<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"lst-kix_9fzercb2sjoc-0 start\">\n<li>30 ml Ginger Water<\/li>\n<li>10 ml Giffard Peche syrup<\/li>\n<li>100 ml well-chilled French Bloom Le Blanc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Ginger Water:\u00a0Place 75 grams of freshly cut ginger into 500 ml of hot water (90\u00b0C) for 30\u00a0minutes.\u00a0After the infusion period, strain the ginger water and allow it to chill.<\/li>\n<li>In a mixing glass, combine well-chilled Ginger Water with 10 ml of Giffard Peche syrup,\u00a0stirring gently to ensure thorough incorporation.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the mixture into a champagne flute.<\/li>\n<li>Top up the glass with ice-cold French Bloom Le Blanc.<\/li>\n<li>For an added layer of sparkle, use a medium brush to paint a diagonal line on the outer side of the flute using sugar\u00a0syrup or honey.\u00a0Sprinkle edible gold glitter or coarse gold dust on the line to add festive sparkles to the glass.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Cranberry Cosmo<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83274\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-83274\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1412\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Mingle Mocktails<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.minglemocktails.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Mingle Mocktails<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul class=\"lst-kix_9fzercb2sjoc-0 start\">\n<li>4 oz Mingle Cranberry Cosmo<\/li>\n<li>Lime wheel or fresh raspberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Pour chilled Mingle Cranberry Cosmo into a martini glass or champagne flute.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with lime wheel or fresh raspberries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Spiced Cider Mocktail<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84106\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84106\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1538\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: LaCroix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacroixwater.com\/recipes\/lacroix-spiced-cider-mocktail\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by LaCroix<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz. LaCroix C\u00farate Pomme Bay\u00e1 Sparkling Water<\/li>\n<li>2 oz. LaCroix Lime Sparkling Water<\/li>\n<li>Splash of apple cider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Mix together.<\/li>\n<li>Serve in a chilled rocks glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Spiced Sans-Gria (Sangria Alternative)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82967\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82967\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82967 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/sober-holiday-mocktails-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1810\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82967\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Hiyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cm0WkbvK3WS\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Drink\u00a0<\/em><i>Hiyo<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tbsp cinnamon sugar (0.5 tbsp cinnamon + 0.5 tbsp sugar)<\/li>\n<li>0.5 cup ice<\/li>\n<li>2 oz white grape juice<\/li>\n<li>2 oz fresh orange juice<\/li>\n<li>4 oz <a href=\"https:\/\/drinkhiyo.com\/products\/blackberry-lemon?variant=39633104240828&amp;currency=USD&amp;utm_medium=product_sync&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_content=sag_organic&amp;utm_campaign=sag_organic&amp;nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A19663998933%3A%3A&amp;nb_adtype=pla&amp;nb_kwd=&amp;nb_ti=&amp;nb_mi=271139733&amp;nb_pc=online&amp;nb_pi=shopify_US_6667787534524_39633104240828&amp;nb_ppi=&amp;nb_placement=&amp;nb_li_ms=&amp;nb_lp_ms=&amp;nb_fii=&amp;nb_ap=&amp;nb_mt=&amp;gad=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw6p-oBhAYEiwAgg2PgmU3nvCIkoaRNr6tEV0uo3AT6P9s01fEYoDMXZvN4xXgqpFlr_FoohoCI38QAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\">blackberry lemon Hiyo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>0.5 oz spiced simple syrup (0.5 cup water + 0.5 cup sugar + 0.5 tsp\u00a0cinnamon + clove, heated til sugar fully melts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Coat the rim of a wide wine glass in cinnamon sugar, then fill with ice.<\/li>\n<li>Pour\u00a0ingredients consecutively and stir to combine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Morning Mi-Faux-Sas (Mimosa Alternative)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82968\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82968\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82968\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/sober-holiday-mocktails-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1791\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82968\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Hiyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CmmlvJDK9ZQ\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Drink\u00a0<\/em><i>Hiyo<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz mango pur\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>2 oz <a href=\"https:\/\/drinkhiyo.com\/products\/peach-mango\" target=\"_blank\">peach mango Hiyo<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 oz non-alc sparkling wine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Pour ingredients consecutively into a champagne flute and stir to combine.\u00a0Cheers!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The Rosemary Blueberry Fizz<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82859\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82859 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/sober-holiday-mocktails-1.jpg\" alt=\"mocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1280\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/andaz\/laxss-andaz-west-hollywood?src=adm_sem_crp_chico_crp_ppc_NAM-UnitedStates-CA-WestHollywood-AZ-LAXSS_google_Evergreen2022_e_andaz%20west%20hollywood&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwi7GnBhDXARIsAFLvH4k_Iv3JcAYTGyyRexnfw7S4gpZkzBvhlKWm2Y5oflmIDNjc7oy41TcaAlVzEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Andaz West Hollywood<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4 cup blueberries<\/li>\n<li>1 sprig of fresh rosemary<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp honey<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>4 oz club soda<\/li>\n<li>2 oz mineral water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blueberries, rosemary, honey, and lemon juice until the blueberries have released their juices.<\/li>\n<li>Add ice to the shaker and shake until well combined.<\/li>\n<li>Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the club soda and mineral water, and gently stir to combine.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with additional blueberries and a sprig of rosemary, if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Holiday Faux Martini<\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_84107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-84107\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84107\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1538\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-84107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: LaCroix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacroixwater.com\/recipes\/holiday-faux-martini\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by LaCroix<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>3 oz. LaCroix Peach-Pear Sparkling Water<\/li>\n<li>1 oz. orange juice<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd oz. agave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Mix and serve in a martini glass.<\/li>\n<li>Use rosemary sprigs to garnish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Melon-Cello Spritz<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_83273\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-83273\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83273 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/11\/sober-holiday-mocktails.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"943\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-83273\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Nirvana Super<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feelsuper.com\/products\/nirvana-super-seltzers-melon-cello-12pk\" target=\"_blank\">Inspired byNirvana Super<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>4 oz Carrot Juice<\/li>\n<li>1-inch Piece of Ginger (finely grated or juiced)<\/li>\n<li>4 oz Orange Juice<\/li>\n<li>12 oz Melon Cello Seltzer<\/li>\n<li>2 Tablespoons Agave Syrup<\/li>\n<li>Melon ball or thin orange slice (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Sprig of mint or basil (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li>Combine carrot juice, orange juice and freshly grated or juiced ginger.<\/li>\n<li>Add agave syrup and shake mixture well until ingredients are combined.<\/li>\n<li>Divide mixer between two 12 oz glasses.<\/li>\n<li>Fill each glass with the melon cello seltzer.<\/li>\n<li>Place a melon ball or thin slice of orange halved onto the rim of glass.<\/li>\n<li>Rub a sprig of mint of basil between fingers to release aromatics, place inside the drink.<\/li>\n<li>Stir gently before sipping.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The Sparkling Lemon Rasp<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82860\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82860\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/sober-holiday-mocktails-2.jpg\" alt=\"mocktails\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1375\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyatt.com\/en-US\/hotel\/aruba\/hyatt-regency-aruba-resort-spa-and-casino\/aruba\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1 oz Raspberry Mix<\/li>\n<li>1 oz Lemonade Mix<\/li>\n<li>6 oz Non-Alcoholic beer<\/li>\n<li>Raspberry and Mint Leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Add Raspberry Mix &amp; Lemonade Mix into a shaker then shake for 5-8 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Top off with the non-alcoholic beer and garnish with raspberries and mint leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The Eastside Garden<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82862\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/sober-holiday-mocktails-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelsbarriere.com\/en\/saint-barth\/le-carl-gustaf.html\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Hotel Barriere Le Carl Gustaf<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>2 oz Seedlip Garden non-alcoholic spirit<\/li>\n<li>1 oz fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>0.2 oz simple syrup<\/li>\n<li>10 fresh mint leaves<\/li>\n<li>3 cucumber slices<\/li>\n<li>5 basil leaves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass, add ice cubes and shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Strain and pour into a coupette glass and garnish with two basil leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">Dry No-Jito (Mojito Alternative)<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82969\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82969\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82969\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/sober-holiday-mocktails-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1810\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82969\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Hiyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CnSsADaq0Ru\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by Drink\u00a0<\/em><i>Hiyo<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">1\/2 lime, cut into small wedges<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">2 sprigs mint leaves<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">2 oz fresh watermelon juice<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">0.5 oz mint simple syrup (0.5 cup water + 0.5 cup sugar + 3 sprigs mint)<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">1.5 oz coconut milk<\/li>\n<li class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">4 oz <a href=\"https:\/\/drinkhiyo.com\/products\/watermelon-lime\" target=\"_blank\">watermelon lime Hiyo<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">1 sprig mint garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Muddle lime and mint together in a tall serving glass, then pour in coconut<br \/>\nmilk and mint simple syrup.<\/li>\n<li>Top with watermelon lime Hiyo, add ice, and stir\u00a0to combine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>The Virgin Cucumber Gimlet<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_82863\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-82863\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-82863 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/10\/sober-holiday-mocktails-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1707\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-82863\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: The Elms Hotel &amp; Spa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elmshotelandspa.com\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Inspired by The Elms Hotel &amp; Spa<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5 oz club soda<\/li>\n<li>4-5 slices of muddled cucumber<\/li>\n<li>1 oz fresh lime juice<\/li>\n<li>1 oz simple syrup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Instructions:<\/h5>\n<ol>\n<li>Add cucumber and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker (or mason jar). Muddle the two ingredients together to mash the cucumber.<\/li>\n<li>Add lime juice to the shaker. Cover and shake vigorously, until frothy.<\/li>\n<li>Pour over ice and top with club soda.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These mocktails are not only a delightful way to stay on track with your commitment to a sober lifestyle during the holiday season, but they also offer a refreshing and flavorful twist to traditional cocktails for anyone looking to explore alcohol-free alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>As we embrace the holiday season, let&#8217;s remember that indulgence can come in many forms. 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