Sober Cocktails from the Sanford Kitchen
Sober friends and recovery holidaymakers, we are in the heart of the 2020 festivities. Anybody else getting a little club soda logged? Even in the parred down events of this year, you might want to toast your favorite bubble-mate, the coming of a vaccine or 2021. There is something unnerving about a proffered champagne tray, especially when you are new to recovery and empty-handed. So, this holiday season we say, “Bring Your Own (BYO).”ย Or if you’re mixing drinks at home, get creative with your sober cocktails. There is more to life than diet soda!
Sober Cocktails and Sanford Specialties…
Sanford has cooked up some delicious alcohol-free cocktails for you. We guarantee they will make you feel as special as you are! And weโve added a cleanse, from The Sober Kitchen author, Liz Scottโs, Zero-Proof Cocktails to try when the holiday madness is over!
Cheers to You!
Sanford Sober Cocktails
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The Islander (without the rum to make you numb)
ยฝ cup mango
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Add ยฝ cup pineapple
And ยผ cup ice
ยผ cup of coconut juice
2 teaspoons agave nectar
Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Garnish with a pineapple slice.
The Sparkler (all is bright โ including your memory of last night)
1 cup of mixed berries
2 โ 3 tablespoons agave nectar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup of sparkling water
Combine all ingredients in blender and add a splash of sparkling water to bubble it up!
The Stand-By (youโre not a wallflower โ youโre filled with sober power!)
Fill your glass ยพ with Club Soda over crushed ice
Add a splash of Italian Volcano Organic Lemon Juice
Garnish with lemons and limes.
Enjoy!
Warm Winter Lemonade (cozy by the fire โ no wine desired)
Fill mug with hot steeping hot water (or microwave it)
Slice whole fresh lemon, skewering 3 lemon slices with cinnamon stick
Stir agave nectar or honey into hot water
Drop the cinnamon stick and lemon into tea cup and let it steep!
(There is so much flavor, this can be re-enjoyed throughout the day by pouring hot water over the lemon skewer. Or use some orange slices on their own or with the lemon.)
Liz Scottโs โherbal cleanse infusionโ apres holiday!
From Zero-Proof Cocktails
1 liter bottle purified water
6 thin slices unpeeled cucumber
ยฝ lemon, thinly sliced and seeded (2-inch) sprigs of mint
1 sprig basil
Splash of grenadine
2 lemon slices, for garnish
Pour the water into a large pitcher and add the cucumber, lemon, and herbs. Chill for at least 2 hours. Strain. Pour into glasses, add a splash of grenadine, and serve garnished with the lemon slices.
Have a joy filled holiday season!
No matter what you do this holiday season, relish the fact you are clear-headed. And even if you don’t have the fancy ingredients for a full-fledged sober cocktail, treat yourself. Put your soda/gassy water in a special glass or toss in a few maraschino cherries or a sprig of fresh mint. Light a fire or a candle, count your blessings, and sip on something that makes you feel special. You deserve it.
