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If you\u2019re the designated driver, in recovery, or you prefer not to drink for health reasons, you can still enjoy the taste of a great cocktail without the buzz. Mocktail recipes prove that alcohol-free cocktails can be just as delicious as their high-proof counterparts.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s just one reason\u00a0alcohol-free beverages<\/a> are gaining popularity. Restaurants and bars are getting creative\u2014from fruity sparklers to frozen slushies, there\u2019s a mocktail for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n Why not try crafting these non-alcoholic drink recipes yourself? Learn how to whip up some easy mocktail recipes right in your kitchen.<\/p>\n Mocktails are often made with fruits, herbs, and other\u00a0functional foods<\/a> that benefit your health making them a great alternative to the traditional cocktail. Smaller amounts of natural or low calorie sweeteners are a good choice when looking to control sugar content as many traditional cocktails are typically high in added sugars.\u00a0<\/p>\n But mocktails also help reduce alcohol consumption. According to the World Health Organization, no amount of alcohol is safe for your health<\/a>. High calorie alcoholic drinks can contribute to excess, unnecessary calories which can set you back from reaching weight your loss goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n 6 Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage Brands, According To A Dietitian ><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Think of a glass as your canvas and mocktail ingredients as your art supplies. Let your creativity flow with:<\/p>\n Combine these elements to create your own flavorful masterpiece. Or give one of our favorite classic, creative, or fall-inspired recipes a try.<\/p>\n This frosty, tropical treat is a classic mocktail bursting with pineapple and coconut flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ingredients (Serves 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Add ice, pineapple chunks, light coconut milk, pineapple juice, and lime juice to a blender. Blend it until smooth for 20 to 30 seconds. Pour the\u00a0pi\u00f1a colada<\/a> into chilled glasses and garnish with cherries and pineapple.<\/p>\n Estimated Nutriton Info<\/strong><\/p>\n Calories: 164; Total Fat: 7g; Total Carbohydrates: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 20g; Protein: 2g<\/p>\n Treat yourself to a bubbly, refreshing drink that takes 2 minutes to prepare.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ingredients (Serves 1)<\/strong><\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Fill a tall, narrow glass or highball with ice. Pour\u00a0grenadine<\/a> over it. Add the ginger ale. Garnish with cherries.<\/p>\n Estimated Nutriton Info<\/strong><\/p>\n Calories: 42; Total Fat: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 0g\u00a0<\/p>\n Experience the vibrant flavors of this refreshing creative cocktail. Bonus: it\u2019s a low-calorie and alcohol-free hibiscus<\/a> cooler.<\/p>\n Ingredients\u00a0(Serves 8)<\/strong><\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Boil 6 cups of water, add the dried hibiscus flowers and sweetener, remove from heat, and let steep for 5 minutes. Add the orange peel, star anise, and cinnamon stick to a bottle or jar. Strain the hibiscus mixture and pour it over the spices in the bottle. Allow it to cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for up to 10 days.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can enjoy it immediately, but the flavors will intensify over time. Remove the spices before serving. To serve, fill a tall glass with crushed ice, pour 1 cup of the hibiscus mixture over ice, top with about 1\/4 cup of sparkling water, and garnish with an orange slice.<\/p>\n Estimated Nutriton Info<\/strong><\/p>\n Calories: 17; Total Fat: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 0g<\/p>\n Refresh yourself with this fizzy ginger citrus mocktail with a zesty blend of citrus and spice.<\/p>\n Ingredients (Serves 8)<\/strong><\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the ginger and remove from heat, letting it steep for 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Strain into a pitcher to remove the ginger, and stir in the lemon juice. Chill for at least 4 hours. Add club soda, stir, pour into ice-filled glasses, and garnish with lemon wedges.<\/p>\n Estimated Nutriton Info<\/strong><\/p>\n Calories: 111; Total Fat: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 26g; Protein: 0g<\/p>\n Indulge in a sparkling mix of sweet cherry syrup and rich chocolate for a delightfully unique treat.<\/p>\n Ingredients (Serves 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Add 1\/2 cup water in a saucepan and mix in cherries and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until the cherries are soft. Crush the cherries to release their juices, then strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer.<\/p>\n In a small liquid measuring cup, stir together 1\/4 cup cherry syrup with chocolate and vanilla extracts. Pour into glasses filled with ice cubes, top off with sparkling water, and garnish with cherries.<\/p>\n Estimated Nutriton Info<\/strong><\/p>\n Calories: 80; Total Fat: 0g; Total Carbohydrates: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 0g\u00a0<\/p>\n This might be one of the best mocktail recipes for fall. The\u00a0apple shrub<\/a> calls for seasonal ingredients and warming spices. It\u2019s a tangy and sweet infusion of apples, spices, and orange zest\u2014mixed into a non-alcoholic spritzer.<\/p>\n Ingredients (Serves 18)<\/strong><\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Thinly slice apples, discard the cores, and place them in a large bowl. Add vinegar, ginger, and orange zest. Lightly smash the mixture with a muddler or masher.<\/p>\n Boil 1 cup water, honey, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a saucepan. Pour over the apple mixture. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.<\/p>\n Strain the solids and pour the liquid into a big bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator indefinitely.<\/p>\n To make a non-alcoholic spritzer, fill a glass with ice and carbonated water, add 2 tablespoons of the apple shrub, and stir.\u00a0<\/p>\n Estimated Nutriton Info<\/strong><\/p>\n Calories: 76; Total Fat: 1g; Total Carbohydrates: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 1g<\/p>\n This tangy\u00a0grapefruit-rosemary<\/a> sipper is a perfect mocktail for autumn.<\/p>\n Ingredients (Syrup serves 4; drink serves 1)<\/strong><\/p>\n For the syrup:<\/strong><\/p>\n For 1 mocktail:<\/p>\n Directions<\/strong><\/p>\n Simmer honey and rosemary sprigs in 1\/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove the rosemary. (This syrup makes 4 drinks.)<\/p>\n Fill a glass with ice, then add grapefruit juice, lime juice, and 1 or 2 tablespoons of rosemary syrup. Stir well, then top with sparking water. Garnish with grapefruit wedges and rosemary sprigs.<\/p>\n Estimated Nutriton Info<\/strong><\/p>\n Calories: 105; Total Fat: 0; Total Carbohydrates: 28; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 26g; Protein: 1g<\/p>\n To make mocktails visually appealing, consider these tips:<\/p>\n One of the most popular mocktails is the\u00a0Shirley Temple<\/a>. Its sweet and tangy flavor makes it a constant favorite.<\/p>\n One\u00a0basic mocktail formula<\/a> for a well-balanced cocktail is a 4:1:1 ratio:\u00a0<\/p>\n You can add fresh fruits, herbs, or spices to enhance the flavor and garnish for visual appeal.<\/p>\n The best\u00a0mocktail recipes<\/a> often depend on your taste and preference. But popular choices include a citrusy virgin mojito or a creamy pi\u00f1a colada mocktail. But if you enjoy fruity or zesty flavors, you might want to try mocktails like cucumber lime mint cooler, melon or berry spritzers, or a mouthwatering ginger lemonade.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Start with a base like sparkling water, herbal tea, or coconut water\u2014all low-calorie options that provide hydration and flavor. Add freshly squeezed citrus juices such as lemon, lime, or orange for a burst of vitamin C. Incorporate muddled berries to add natural sweetness and antioxidants.<\/p>\n For a well-mixed mocktail, use a shaker filled with ice. It\u00a0helps blend flavors<\/a> and chill your drink. Also, use a muddler to gently crush fruits, herbs, or spices. This will release their flavors, adding depth and complexity to your mocktail.<\/p>\n To make your mocktail more exciting, try building layers with your ingredients and flavors. Experiment with colorful ingredients and get creative with garnishes. This will make your drink visually appealing and flavorful, allowing each element to shine through in every sip.<\/p>\n The post 7 Creative Mocktail Recipes You\u2019ll Want To Drink All the Time<\/a> appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re the designated driver, in recovery, or you prefer not to drink for health…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1270"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1270"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1270\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1271,"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1270\/revisions\/1271"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1270"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1270"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ibother.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1270"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Why Choose Mocktails?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Our Favorite Classic Mocktails, Creative Mocktails, & Fall-Inspired Mocktails<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nPINA COLADA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nSHIRLEY TEMPLE<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nDRIED HIBISCUS MOCKTAIL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nGINGER CITRUS MOCKTAIL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nCHOCOLATE-CHERRY SPARKLER<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nSPICED APPLE SHRUB MOCKTAIL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\nGRAPEFRUIT-ROSEMARY MOCKTAIL SPRITZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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