Holidays are happy times filled with family, friends, fun, and food. Fabulous holiday foods are usually paired with fabulous holiday beverages. Make sure to serve alcohol-free holiday drinks that everyone can enjoy at your soiree! Encourage your guests to designate a sober driver before they attend your event to ensure a safe ride home.
Green Apple Nontini
- 8 oz sparkling cider
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
- 4 oz lemon-lime seltzer
- 2 cups crushed ice
Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend well. Pour into 4 martini glasses and garnish with an apple wedge if desired. 4 servings.
Not-a-rita
- 1 6 oz can frozen limeade, thawed
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup unsweetened grapefruit juice
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 4 slices of lime
Blend limeade, orange juice, grapefruit juice and ice in a blender on high until cubes are crushed and slushy. Pour into glasses. Garnish with lime. 4 servings.
Tropical Splash
- 1⁄2 cup pineapple juice
- 1⁄2 cup mango juice
- 1⁄2 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 12 oz tonic or seltzer water
- 4 mint sprigs
- Ice
Combine all the juices in a pitcher filled with ice and stir until cold. Divide among 4 tall glasses filled with crushed ice. Add 3 oz tonic or seltzer water to each. Garnish with mint sprigs. 4 servings.
Peach Sparkler
- 8 oz peach nectar, juice or puree
- 16 oz sparkling cider
Pour 2 oz peach nectar in a champagne flute. Slowly add cider until glass is full. Add peach slices if desired. 4 servings.
