Memorial Day, the “unofficial” summer kick-off is just around the corner! Whether you’re having friends over by the pool or attending a family barbecue grill-out, these mocktails will take your Memorial Day party to the next level.
Mocktails (also known as alcohol-free cocktails) are always a good idea to add to the menu, as they typically have fewer calories and sugars than regular cocktails and are perfect for the non-alcohol drinkers, expectant mothers, and even the little ones! Alcohol-free cocktails are now on the rise as part of a wider shift toward healthier choices, the Wall Street Journal reported. Even millennials are drinking less these days! IWSR data expects U.S. sales of ready-to-drink beverages such as nonalcoholic cocktails to increase by almost 40% each year until 2022.
So, lose the booze this holiday weekend and enjoy these flavorful, easy and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages that your guests will love. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sip!
Strawberry Kombucha Mojito Mocktail
In a small bowl or glass, muddle the mint leaves and strawberries until the mixture forms a puree.
Fill glass with ice.
Add the kombucha and seltzer.
Garnish with strawberries and mint.
Ingredients
Directions
In a small bowl or glass, muddle the mint leaves and strawberries until the mixture forms a puree.
Fill glass with ice.
Add the kombucha and seltzer.
Garnish with strawberries and mint.
Sparkling Cucumber-Lime Mocktail
Add sliced cucumbers, squeezed lime, and mint to a glass.
Add ice.
Add seltzer and kombucha.
Stir, garnish and enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Add sliced cucumbers, squeezed lime, and mint to a glass.
Add ice.
Add seltzer and kombucha.
Stir, garnish and enjoy!
Grapefruit Mimosa Mocktail
Fill a champagne glass a third of the way with grapefruit juice.
Top with chilled seltzer.
Add grapefruit slice and mint for garnish.
Ingredients
Directions
Fill a champagne glass a third of the way with grapefruit juice.
Top with chilled seltzer.
Add grapefruit slice and mint for garnish.
– Gabriella Costantini