Mocktail Recipes to Toast the Holidays
Many can be fooled by water or juice and a well-placed citrus wedge….asking for the โvirginโโ version of better-known cocktails is popular shorthand among bartenders. But surely there must be more to this socializing than discussing what people do or do not drink. So, you need only say, โThatโs what I prefer.โโ Miss Manners
Sanford Behavioral Health’s Holiday Support
For those who are in treatment during the holidays, the clinical team at Sanford Behavioral Health takes extra time and consideration to provide a place of support and safety. They offer a treatment experience that considers the individualized needs that often arise during the holiday season. The Sanford team understands that the holiday season can bring about additional stressors that require specific interventions and detailed responses. The programming provided through the holiday season incorporates treatment objectives with seasonal community excursions and extended opportunities for family interaction. The clinical team prides itself on individualized treatment programming that recognizes the potential barriers of being in treatment during the holiday season. If you or a loved one is struggling, do not hesitate toย click the link below.
Alcohol-Free Mocktail Recipes from Sanford Behavioral Health
Sparkling Fruit Punch
In a punch bowl, combine:
I bottle of flavored sparkling water (lime, peach, lemon)
4 cups of fruit nectar
2 tbsp orange rind or bitters
Add an ice ring or ice and orange slices
Dip and pour into demitasse cups!
The Islanderย
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 a blender and puree until smooth. Garnish with a pineapple slice.
The Sparklerย
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 a blender and add a splash of sparkling water to bubble it up!
The Stand-Byย
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 Lemonadeย
Fill mug with hot steeping hot water (or microwave it)
Slice whole fresh lemon, skewering 3 lemon slices with a cinnamon stick
Stir agave nectar or honey into hot water
Drop the cinnamon stick and lemon into a teacup 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.)
Have a Joy-Filled 2023!
Our favorite holiday drink at Sanford Behavioral Health is a “mistletoe martini” that we make with club soda and cranberry juice. Add a sprig of mint or basil for extra zing, or rim the glass with crushed candy cane to make it extra fancy!
No matter what you do to celebrate a fresh new year, relish the fact you are clear-headed. And even if you donโt have the fancy ingredients for a full-fledged alcohol-free mocktail – treat yourself. Put your soda 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 any time of year!
