5 Christmas Mocktails Spiked With Peppermint
The end of the year always comes with the promise of high spirits…in more ways than one. Christmas and New Year are almost synonymous with feasting and drinking lots of alcohol it’s almost become part of the festival itself. And while for most of us, that can sound like a blast, for those who don’t drink alcohol, it can be a bit of a downer.
Luckily, in recent years there has been a shift in perspectives for people who are avoiding alcohol or simply sober curious, and it’s led to massive innovations in the space of non-alcoholic spirits which offer the cocktail drinking experience without any of the hangover. For example, Seedlip with its three distinct non-alcoholic spirits have made it possible to craft sophisticated mocktails that are imbued with goodness. Made from pure botanical extracts, they all people to avoid cocktails at Christmas without feeling like they’re missing out.
Naturally, when it comes to holiday drinks, you have to take cues from the flavours of the season. Warm spices, floral notes and of course, the ever-popular peppermint. Peppermint mocktails are a great way to indulge in a drink that’s refreshing and vibrant, which will inspire you to feel the spirit of the season.
For a truly spectacular Christmas tipple, try these mocktails imbued with the power of peppermint.
Peppermint Sparkler
Ingredients
- 150ml Peppermint Infused Sparkling Water
- 60 ml Seedlip Grove 42
- 30ml Cranberry Juice
- 10ml Fresh Lime Juice
- Ice Cubes
Method
Combine peppermint-infused sparkling water, Seedlip, cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice in a glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
Berry Peppermint Fizz
Ingredients
- 250 ml mixed berry juice (blueberry, raspberry, strawberry)
- 150 ml tonic water
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Ice cubes
- Fresh berries for garnish
- Instructions:
- Mix mixed berry juice and tonic water in a glass. Add peppermint extract and stir well. Drop in ice cubes and garnish with fresh berries.
Frosty Peppermint Delight
- Ingredients:
- 250 ml coconut water
- 150 ml pineapple juice
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- Chilled coconut milk
- Crushed ice
- Pineapple wedges for garnish
Instructions
Combine coconut water and pineapple juice in a glass. Add peppermint extract and stir gently. Top with chilled coconut milk and add crushed ice. Garnish with pineapple wedges for a tropical twist to your holiday mocktail.
Peppermint White Russain Mocktail
Ingredients
-
60 ml of strong coffee
- 30 ml Seedlip Spice 94
- 1-2 drops of of vanilla extract
- 1-2 drops of millilitres of peppermint extract
- Approximately 60 ml of heavy cream (or a bit more to top up the glass)
Instructions
Fill a glass with ice. Pour the chilled brewed coffee over the ice. Add the vanilla and peppermint extracts. "Float" the cream over the coffee. Stir delicately. Optionally, garnish with a peppermint stick.
Ginger Mint Fizz
Ingredients
- 160ml Ginger Beer
- 30ml Peppermint Syrup
- 10ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- Ice Cubes
Method
Pour ginger beer, peppermint syrup, and fresh lemon juice into a glass over ice. Stir gently and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.
