As the sober movement continues to gain momentum and many people seek to uphold their New Year’s resolutions, there are numerous ways to celebrate the holiday season with enjoyable, alcohol-free beverages. These mocktail recipes, thoughtfully created by Olivia Rogers, Owner and Lead Bartender at Sips with Liv, not only allow for festive enjoyment but also support a health-conscious lifestyle.
5 Mixologist-Approved Mocktail Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day
Here are five exquisite mocktail recipes that will help you toast to the occasion without the fear of a hangover that could interfere with your fitness routine the next day.
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1. Luck of the Spice
Ingredients:
- 8 fl oz Langers Cucumber Lime Juice (110 calories)
- 1 oz Agave Nectar (40 calories)
- 1 oz Orange Juice (10 calories)
- 2 slices Jalapeno (5 calories)
- Tajin (0 calories)
Total Calories: 165 calories
Mixologist Tip: Muddling involves gently crushing ingredients, such as fruits or herbs, to extract their flavors. If you lack a muddler, you can easily use the flat end of a wooden spoon to achieve the same effect in a small bowl.
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle 2 slices of fresh jalapeño.
- Fill the shaker with ice and add cucumber lime juice, agave nectar, and orange juice.
- Shake until the shaker feels frosty and the mixture is well combined.
- Fill a cocktail glass rimmed with Tajin with ice.
- Pour the shaker contents into the Tajin-rimmed glass and enjoy!
Mixologist Tip: To create a Tajin rim, dip the rim of your glass in lime juice and then in a shallow dish filled with Tajin.
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2. Pot of Luck Mimosa
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Pineapple Juice (20 calories)
- 1 fl oz Torani Nonalcoholic Blue Curaçao (50 calories)
- Soda Water
Total Calories: 70 calories
Instructions:
- Pour the pineapple juice and blue Curaçao into a flute or wine glass.
- Top off with soda water.
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3. Healthy Shamrock Shake
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup Arctic Zero Hint of Mint Nondairy Ice Cream (50 calories)
- 2 pumps Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup (0 calories)
- 240ml Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (30 calories)
- 2 tbsp Non-Dairy Coconut Whipped Topping (20 calories)
- 1 tbsp Dark Chocolate Chips (60 calories)
Total Calories: 160 calories
Instructions:
- Blend together the Hint of Mint ice cream, sugar-free vanilla syrup, and almond milk until smooth.
- Top with coconut whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
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4. Guinness Espresso Mocktini
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Fresh Brewed Espresso (5 calories)
- 3 oz Guinness 0 Non-Alcoholic Beer (60 calories)
- 30 mL Chobani Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer (70 calories)
Total Calories: 135 calories
Instructions:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine espresso and coffee creamer over ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds and strain.
- Top with Guinness 0 and garnish with 3 espresso beans.
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5. Ginger Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Ginger Simple Syrup (45 calories)
- 8 sprigs Fresh Mint (0 calories)
- 1/2 Lime (5 calories)
- 8 fl oz Diet Ginger Beer (0 calories)
Total Calories: 50 calories
How to Prepare Ginger Simple Syrup:
- Mix 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, and a peeled ginger root cut into chunks in a pot.
- Bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once it reaches a light boil, reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Allow the syrup to cool completely before using it in your drinks.
Instructions:
- In a pint glass, place the mint and 1/2 lime, sliced. Muddle to release the lime juice and aromas of the mint.
- Once muddled, fill the glass with ice and pour in the ginger syrup and ginger beer.
- Stir well, garnish with mint sprigs and a lime wheel, and enjoy!
