Cheers! Festive Cocktails, Without the Hangover…

Looking for a something special to toast with this Christmas, but wanting to ease up on the alcohol content this year?

We have just the tonic! These two cocktails are both delicious and alcohol-free!

Recipes, styling and photographs Julie Le Clerc, NZ House & Garden food editor

These recipes serve one but can easily be multiplied to cater for any number. Simply make up the mix in a jug to serve a gathering of friends.

Cranberry Fizz

  • 2 teaspoons orange marmalade
  • 3 tablespoons Seedlip Grove 42 non-alcoholic spirit
  • ¼ cup cranberry juice
  • Ice
  • ½ cup sparkling mineral water
  • Frozen whole cranberries, to garnish

Put marmalade and Seedlip into a glass and stir to combine. Stir in cranberry juice and ice. Top up with mineral water. Garnish with cranberries. Serves 1

Virgin Mojito

  • 5 fresh mint leaves, plus extra to garnish 
  • 1-2 slices lime
  • 1/3 cup apple juice 
  • Ice
  • ½ cup soda water 

Muddle the mint, a slice of lime and the apple juice in a glass for a minute to crush and release the flavours. Add a generous amount of ice and top up with soda water. Serve garnished with extra mint. Serves 1

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