{"id":51102,"date":"2024-02-19T10:49:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T17:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/?p=51102"},"modified":"2024-03-19T16:12:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T23:12:05","slug":"new-mocktail-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/blog\/new-mocktail-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"9 New Mocktail Recipes Perfect for Your Next Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Last year, by request, we created a nine mocktail recipes<\/a> and it has been so popular that we haven\u2019t stopped creating mocktails. \u00a0What we loved about this request was it was from people who loved the idea of a special bubbly cocktail to toast with on a special occasion, but just wanted it as a non-alcoholic drink. \u00a0And we’ve always said, we want something for the whole family to enjoy, so here are some new alcohol-free drinks for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And now you have nine new mocktail recipes to add to the mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Mocktails Evolved<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I was a kid, the only virgin drinks were kiddie cocktails also known as a Shirley Temple.  It was basically 7Up with a splash of cherry juice garnished with some cherries.  And, of course, when you\u2019re little, the maraschino cherries were the very best part.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the variety of sparkling waters, sodas and juices on the market, it\u2019s a lot of fun creating new and different  mocktail recipes that can be used for any of your celebrations or just to create a fun drink on a random Tuesday night\u2026.since there\u2019s always a reason to celebrate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bubbly Mocktails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since we are Bubbly Side of Life and I truly do love all drinks we bubbles, every mocktail recipe has to contain some type of bubbly beverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been around here awhile, you know that the nonalcoholic drink recipes were all created by my two teenage nephews.  And honestly, we didn’t know what we were doing, so that made it even more fun.  So if you’re looking for a fun activity to do for with your kids in preparation for a fun celebration take your kids shopping, stock up on some of these simple ingredients listed below and start creating.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we prepare for a day of mocktail recipe testing, the first thing we do is take inventory of what we have and then go shopping. Now, of course, we don’t by all of these ingredients at one time (or even every time).  But here’s a list of the main ingredients we’ve purchased over time to create both our bubbly alcoholic cocktails and non-alcoholic mocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bubbly Beverages<\/strong>: \u00a0Sparkling water, club soda or soda water tonic water, ginger beer, sparkling fruit juices and a variety of soda like ginger ale, Sprite, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juices<\/strong>: \u00a0Cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, fresh grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, apple cider or apple jucie, lemon juice, lime juice, limeade, etc. (Yes, we also use store-bought juices and they work just fine.) \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh Fruit<\/strong>: \u00a0Lemon, lime, orange, apple, blood orange<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Syrups<\/strong>: \u00a0Simple syrup, grenadine, maple syrup, agave nectar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbs\/Spices<\/strong>: \u00a0Fresh rosemary\u00a0sprig,\u00a0fresh mint,\u00a0cinnamon stick,\u00a0fresh ginger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candy\/Desserts<\/strong>: \u00a0Cotton Candy,\u00a0ice cream\u00a0or sherbet, popsicles, Twizzlers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plenty of ice will also be needed for these creations, so if you have a refrigerator like my old one without an ice maker, make sure to grab a small bag while you’re out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Favorite Places to Shop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n