5 mocktail recipes for Dry January
The start of the year is a great time to try out some mocktail recipes.
Not only is it Dry January, the novelty of the hangover has well and truly worn off after the festive season.
Plus, this time of year tends to require a little tightening of the purse strings…
But fear not, these fresh, non-alcoholic cocktail recipes should make Dry January a little more colourful!
1. Apple, Watermelon and Mint Cooler
The first of Good Homes’ mocktail recipes is just as good as a refreshing G&T, but, of course, there’s no gin. It will have you hankering for spring with its fresh taste and fruity flavours.
This one is also super easy to make which is always a winner…
Ingredients
- 2 JAZZ™ Apples – core removed and chopped into pieces
- 1/2 of a small watermelon – peeled (don’t worry about removing the seeds)
- A small handful of fresh mint leaves + extra for decoration
- 1 lime (juice)+ extra for decoration
Method
- This drink couldn’t be simpler. Just place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until fairly smooth. Using a muslin cloth strain the juice into a large bowl (to avoid spilling everywhere).
- Transfer it to a jug and add ice, mint leaves and few a slices of lime.
This drink is best served immediately. We wouldn’t recommend storing it in the fridge for too long.
Photography and recipe by Jazz Apples
2. No-Groni
Enjoy a refreshingly bitter non-alcoholic Negroni mocktail with this quick and easy recipe that uses Seedlip. Try this one for alcohol-free evenings, you won’t feel like you’re missing out with this concoction!
Ingredients
- 25ml Aecorn aromatic mixer
- 25ml Aecorn bitter
- 25ml Seedlip spice
- Orange wedge to garnish
Method
- Combine the aromatic mixer, bitter and Seedlip in a stemless wine glass over ice
- Garnish with an orange wedge
Photography and recipe by Seedlip
3. Relax Remedy
Relaxing doesn’t mean tons of alcohol. Fresh, zesty flavours aren’t just for summer. This drink is the perfect way to get the party started if you’re having a night in with friends but still want some zing.
Ingredients
- 50ml Clean G Rhubarb
- Goodrays Passionfruit & Pomelo CBD Drink
- Half a passionfruit, sliced into wedges
Method
- Add the Clean G Rhubarb to a tall collins glass over ice.
- Top with Goodrays CBD Drink.
- Garnish with half a passionfruit and enjoy.
Photography and recipe by Goodrays x Cleanco
4. Spiced Apple Sour
The classic hangover cure has been reinvented without the booze – ideal when you can’t face a hair of the dog!
Ingredients
- 40ml Tanqueray 0.0% Gin
- 50ml Cloudy apple juice
- 15ml Fresh lemon juice
- 15ml Cinnamon syrup
- 1 Egg white or aquafaba
- Cinnamon for dusting
Method
- Add 40ml Tanqueray 0.0% Gin, 50ml cloudy apple juice, 15ml fresh lemon juice, 15ml cinnamon syrup & 1 egg white to a shaker
- Shake without ice gently, then shake a second time with ice to get the fluffy texture
- Strain into a coupette and garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon
- Photography and recipe by House of Zero
5. Basil cooler
Ingredients
- 35ml pink grapefruit juice
- 150ml sugar-free cloudy lemonade
- 6-8 basil leaves
Method
- Put some ice in a glass and pour in all the liquids
- Gently bruise the basil leaves in your hands (leave some to decorate) and stir into the drink
- Garnish with the leftover basil leaves
Photo and recipe from British Soft Drink Association