Mocktails are having a big moment! As research increasingly shows the health risks of alcohol consumption, more restaurants and bars are serving non-alcoholic options. When it comes to cognitive health, even moderate amounts of alcohol can accelerate brain atrophy. While more research is needed to make definitive conclusions about how alcohol impacts Alzheimer’s risk, switching out a cocktail for the occasional mocktail is never a bad idea.
Scroll down to see some of our favorite mocktail recipes!
Delicious Mocktail Recipes
Honey, Blackberry, Mint Mocktail
This refreshing drink is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
- 8 Fresh Blackberries (plus more for garnish)
- 2 ounces Honey
- 1 handful Fresh Mint Leaves (about 10)
- 1 Lemon (juice)
- ½ cup Water
- 2 cups Soda Water
Directions
1. Muddle together the blackberries, honey, and mint until very well blended
2. Add the lemon juice and water, cover, and shake to mix
3. Strain the mixture into two glasses with ice
4. Top each glass with 1 cup of soda water
5. Garnish with blackberries and mint leaves
Citrus Fizz
This drink comes together quickly and is reminiscent of some favorite cocktails, like the gin fizz.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grenadine
- 1 small or medium egg
- 2 to 4 tablespoons sparkling water, to taste
- Orange slice, for garnish
Directions
1. Add the juices, grenadine, and egg in a cocktail shaker without ice
2. Dry shake to break up the egg and mix the ingredients
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds
4. Strain into a chilled glass
5. Top off with sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with an orange slice
Virgin Sangria
A virgin twist on a classic summer drink!
Ingredients
- 1 orange, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 lemon, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 1 lime, sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
- 3 cups red grape juice
- 1 cup white grape juice
- 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 (25 7/16-ounce) bottle sparkling apple cider, or plain seltzer
Directions
- Layer half of the orange, lemon, lime slices, and chopped apples in the bottom of a 4-quart glass pitcher. Repeat with the remaining fruit to create a second layer
- Pour in the grape juices, orange, lemon, and lime juices. Use a long spoon or sturdy skewer to gently stir it until well mixed. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight
- When ready to serve, add the sparkling cider to the pitcher. Stir gently to stir. Serve over ice
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