spiced cranberry mule mocktail

I don't drink alcohol but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a fancy beverage! During the holidays I like to come up with non alcoholic drinks that feel fancy and are yummy! One of my recent favorites is a twist on a Moscow Mule.

INGREDIENTS and INSTRUCTIONS:

Fill a mule mug with ginger beer

Add 3Tbsp of cranberry juice

Add a handful of fresh cranberries.

Add a small squeeze of lemon, a pinch of cinnamon and 2tsp of honey.

Mix together.

Add crushed ice.

Last, add a cinnamon stick and rosemary for garnish.

coconut nog

These days I don't consume a lot of dairy but I still like to enjoy yummy food and beverages that remind me of the days when I ate and drank dairy. Egg nog is one of things that I love the taste of but I just can't handle the ingredients. So during the holidays, I enjoy creating my own dairy/egg free version. It is simple, healthy and super delicious!

1 can of full fat coconut milk

1 cup almond milk

4 tablespoons of maple syrup (add more if you like it sweeter)

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

1 pinch of cloves

1 handful of ice

Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy.

Serve cold and garnish with a cinnamon stick and sprinkle with spices.

watermelon slushee

I don't drink alcohol but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy a fancy beverage! Once one of my  favorites is a watermelon and cucumber slushee. It is sweet, refreshing and perfect for a summer day.

INGREDIENTS

2-3 cups of frozen cubed watermelon

1/2 cucumber 

1 cup of coconut water

Mint leaves for garnish

Sugar for garnish

In a blender combine watermelon, cucumber and coconut water.

Add ice if you want to thicken it up.

Garnish with lime and mint leaves.

I added cane sugar to the rim of the glasses.

blackberry mojito mocktail

Summer is right around the corner and nothing says summer like an ice cold drink! I don't drink alcohol but I still love a tasty beverage. One of my favorites is a virgin mojito with blackberries.

INGREDIENTS:

A handful of mint (10-15 mint leaves)

1 teaspoon of honey

Juice of 2-3 limes

Sparking water

Coconut water

Blackberries

Ice (blackberry ice cubes- optional)

Begin by adding the mint leaves and honey to a cocktail shaker or mason jar.

Using a muddler, muddle the mint leaves and honey.

Add the lime juice, sparkling water, a dash of coconut water and a few blackberries.

Shake well.

Pour the mixture into two tall glasses and fill the glasses with ice. I used blackberry ice cubes for some extra flavor.

Garnish with lime, mint leaves and blackberries.

I added blackberry sugar (cane sugar with a few drops of blackberry puree) to the rim of the glasses.