Sober Cocktails

via Seeking Sober

Gone are the days when alcohol was needed to have a good time. Now instead of twisting the cap on a beverage that will have you feeling horrible in the morning, people are choosing non-alcoholic drinks to avoid those nasty side effects. This is just not some fly-by-night occasion the non-alcoholic trend is sweeping the nation and taking it by storm. Pop up non-alcoholic bars are becoming more common, the “sober curious” hashtag is trending on social media, and the term, “non-alcoholic beverage” is being searched more than ever on Google. Times are shifting and at a rapid pace.

Summertime Mocktails

The shift couldn’t have come at a better time. The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and nature is beautifully blossoming — there’s no better time to lay back on the beach and enjoy a tasty mocktail. It’s a wonderful thing when you can get the look and feel of an alcoholic beverage but don’t have to endure the hangover in the morning. How awesome is that?

We get that people are busy and everyone just doesn’t have time to hangout at a bar or beach so we brought the delicious non alcoholic beverage recipes to you. Enjoy the savory taste of your favorite drink without leaving the comfort of your home.

Drink Recipes:

Orange Flower Limeade
1.5 oz lime syrup
1 oz. fresh lime juice
5 drops orange flower water
1 oz of soda
Combine contents in a glass and serve chilled.

Mango-Ginger Mocktails
4 cups Ginger ale, chilled
4 cups mango nectar, chilled
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (lemon slices for garnish)
Ice
Blend ingredients well and serve chilled.

Tomato Lime Sipper
¼ teaspoon beef bouillon granules
¾ cup boiling water
3 cups tomato juice
¼ cup lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon dried basil
4 celery ribs, with leaves
Dissolve bouillon in boiling water
Add ingredients
Cover & chill
Add celery rib to each glass (garnish), once poured

Strawberry Daiquiris
½ cup Sprite
2 tablespoons lime juice (sweetened)
2 tablespoons grenadine syrup
¼ cup confectioner’s sugar
2 cups ice
8 ounces frozen strawberries
Combine lime juice, grenadine syrup, confectioner’s sugar, sprite, and ice in a glass. Then top
with frozen strawberries.

Bora Bora
2 ½ oz pineapple juice
1 ½ oz passion fruit juice
¼ oz lemon juice
¼ oz grenadine
Pineapple (sliced, garnish)
Maraschino cherry (garnish)
Ice
Mix pineapple juice, passion fruit, lemon juice, and grenadine together. Add sliced pineapple
and maraschino cherries for garnish.

Lime Zinger
3 lime wheels
2 cucumber strips
Lime Edition Red Bull (Sugarfree)
Strawberry halves (speared)
White grape juice
Add ice, cucumber, and lime wheels in a glass. Then add 8 oz Red Bull Lime Edition to 2 oz
white grape juice or 4 part Red Bull Lime Edition to 1 part white grape juice. Use the speared
strawberry halves for garnish and serve.

Sip & Enjoy
These simple, delectable drinks are a party in a cup! Their rich, smooth taste will be sure to have your tastebuds jumping and anticipating the next selection. Knowing that these drinks are
a healthy and safe alternative doesn’t hurt either. Sit back, relax, and sip with confidence knowing that you’ve made an excellent choice for your very well being and enjoyment of life.