Wellthy Tastings January - Mocktails
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Welcome back to another year of Wellthy Tastings! January means it’s a new year and every new year comes with new resolutions. Were you thinking of going dry or decreasing your alcohol intake as a new year resolution? If so, we’ve got you covered! Today, we’re making mocktails!
Mocktails are all the buzz this year! They’re a fun way to treat yourself and try new flavors while still maintaining a healthy lifestyle! Some benefits of cutting down on alcohol include a better night’s sleep, more energy, improved immune function, and improved overall physical and mental health. Mocktails can also help you discover new flavors and alternatives. Check out our 3 favorite mocktail recipes below!
Grapefruit Thyme Fizz
Here’s what you’ll need:
- ½ cup thyme syrup
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar or sweetener of choice
- ½ cup loosely packed thyme sprigs
- 1 ½ cups grapefruit juice
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 3 1/3 cups cold soda water
Directions:
- To make the thyme syrup:
- In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stir until dissolved.
- Add thyme and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for at least ½ hour and up to 3 hours, strain and cool.
- To make the mocktail:
- Fill glasses with ice cubes
- Add 2 tablespoons thyme syrup, 1/3 cup satsuma/grapefruit juice and top with ¾ cup soda water - you will need to stir or shake these to combine everything right? let’s make sure we have what we need for that
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of thyme and enjoy cold.
Green Tea Mocktail
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 3 green tea bags
- 1/4 c honey
- 6 mint springs
- 3 lemons
Directions:
- Bring 6 cups of water to boil. Remove from the heat and add your tea bags, honey, and 3 mint sprigs.
- Cover and let set for about 5-10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove tea bags and mint and gently press to extract any excess liquid.
- Slice 2 of your lemons in half and squeeze juice into a small bowl and then slice your remaining lemon into rounds.
- Add lemon juice to your tea mixture, divide hot toddy into 6 mugs.
- Place lemon slice and remaining mint sprigs for garnish and serve.
Zero Proof Singapore Sling
Here’s what you’ll need:
- ¾ pomegranate juice
- ½ cup mango juice
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 10 oz tonic or soda water
- 4 springs mint
Directions:
- Combine all fruit juices in a pitcher filled with ice and stir until cold
- Divide among 4 glasses filled with ice.
- Top with 2-3 ounces tonic/soda water
- Garnish with mint sprigs and enjoy cold.
Here’s to making 2024 our healthiest year yet!