Spirited Cooking Minus the Spirits: Nonalcoholic Holiday Options

by Nicole Weston, Posted Dec 21st 2005 @ 1:52PM

Let’s face it: eggnog is not quite the same without a little something to warm you up. And when you’re making big batches of punch laced with bottled holiday cheer, you don’t always stop to consider all the options for non-drinking guests. Whether you have kids, are the designated driver or simply choose not to drink, you may have to come up with some nonalcoholic options during the holidays. The familiar, but excellent, standby is definitely Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider, which is always a hit in any crowd with its bright, sweet taste and pleasant fizz. Other sparkling fruit juices, like Cranberry and Pear are good alternatives.

Moving away from the champagne-like drinks, “mocktails” can be a good option at the bar. Try mixing Sprite or lemonade with a splash of grenadine for a Shirley Temple or tomato juice, Worcestershire and Tabasco for a Virgin Mary. Hot drinks are also nice on cold nights and holiday classics like Hot Cocoa and Mulled Cider, or coffee drinks like a Pumpkin Spiced Mocha.

Filed Under: Spirit of Christmas, Spirited Cooking Day, Drink Recipes
Tags: apple cider, cocktails, drinking, holiday, hot cocoa, mocha, nonalcohol, nonalcoholic, party, sparkling cider

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12-21-2005 @2:35PM JavaDog said... As someone that chooses not to drink (although I have no problem cooking/baking with booze!), nice to see an article like this.
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