Mocktails! 

Are you tired of the same old boring beverages? Looking to add a little pizzazz to your drink lineup? Well, look no further! 

These quirky mocktail recipes are guaranteed to add a little fun and flavor to your day. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking to treat yourself, these non-alcoholic concoctions are sure to be a hit.

Mocktails are becoming more and more popular and available in restaurants and at parties. I believe there are several reasons for this popular and wonderful trend! 

Mocktails are becoming more and more popular and available in restaurants and at parties. I believe there are several reasons why this is a popular and wonderful trend!

1.    Health and Wellness ~ People are adapting healthier lifestyles by choosing to limit or abstain from alcohol altogether. This has created a demand for non-alcoholic beverages. Mocktails offer a healthier alternative to traditional cocktails that are often high in sugar and calories.

2.    Designated Drivers ~ There is a growing awareness of the dangers of drunk driving. Restaurants, venues, and party givers have been more mindful of providing delicious options for the designated driver. It used to be a diet coke or tonic/club soda were the only choices. Creative mocktails provide a fun and exciting alternative that allows everyone to enjoy a night out!

3.    Inclusivity ~ Mocktails also offer a way to be more inclusive of those who don't drink for personal or religious reasons. In the past, non-drinkers may have felt left out or pressured to conform to social norms, but now they can enjoy a delicious and sophisticated beverage without the alcohol.

4.    Creative Flavors ~ Restaurantuers have become more intentional about creating fun and delicious options for the non-alcoholic drinker. With a wide variety of ingredients, flavors, and garnishes to choose from, bartenders and mixologists can create mocktails that are just as complex and interesting as their alcoholic counterparts. Mocktails allow for experimentation with flavors and ingredients, and they can be just as visually appealing as a traditional cocktail.

Below are a few suggestions for delicious mocktail combinations

Cranberry and Ginger ~ A bold, tart, and zesty option of Cranberry juice, ginger beer, a splash of fresh lime juice, and sparkling water. Garnish with fresh cranberries or a lime wedge.

2.     Moscow Mule ~ Non-alcoholic ginger beer, club soda, fresh lime juice, and a mint sprig for garnish.

3.     Mojito ~ Fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, and soda water. 

4.     Blueberry and Basil Mocktail ~ Muddled fresh blueberries and basil leaves, lemon juice, honey or simple syrup, and sparkling water.