在漫长的一天之后，手里拿着一杯鸡尾酒放松一下是再好不过的事了。毕竟，你应该偶尔犒劳一下自己。然而，有些时候，你想让自己不喝酒，同时保持味蕾快乐。无论是制定新计划，还是与准妈妈聚会，或者只是事后没心情喝酒，这时候都适合喝无酒精鸡尾酒。
So, What Exactly is a Mocktail?
The mocktail imitates some of your classic cocktail favorites without any liquor. Pinterest forecastedtrends for 2019and saw a huge upswing in searches for “sober living”. And honestly, with all the delicious recipes and new mixes available, it’s no surprise that people are catching on with excitement.
Why Skip Out on the Alcohol?
Having a few mocktail recipes up your sleeve can really come in handy. Here are just a few situations you may encounter that are telling signs you’re in need of a mocktail:
- You’re hosting a dinner party and some of your guests do not consumer alcohol.
- Your party is a family-friendly affair and you’re wanting to keep the event light and fun.
- 为了更健康的生活方式，你正在改变你的习惯。
- You have something important to do the next day and don’t want to deal with a potential hangover.
- It’s the weekend and you want a little something tasty to celebrate.
- It’s been a long, rough day and you need a little midweek pick-me-up.
- It’s been a totally normal, great day, but you just gotta treat yourself with something yummy—because why not? You deserve it.
Our Favorite Mocktail Recipes
We wouldn’t leave you hanging without any recommendations. Here are a few yummy mocktail recipes to try out:
Pink Grapefruit Mojito Mocktail
对于那些喜欢柑橘味的人来说，这是一个清爽的选择。更好的是，它做起来很简单。你只需要柚子、新鲜薄荷叶、蜂蜜、柚子味的水和冰——瞧!You’ve got yourselfthe next big hit at any girl’s nightor baby shower.
Pina Colada Mocktail
Dreaming of a tropical paradise? This mocktail may just take you there. Made with coconut milk, pineapple juice and vanilla, it’s a burst of beachy nirvana you’ll love. Set a few pina coladas on aCaribbean styled bar cartpool-side and you’ve got yourself a mini-staycation.
White Peach Sangria Mocktail
Light, subtly sweet and fruity. It’s the ideal choice for weekend brunch, a patio party with the girls or for Mother’s Day. Peach, orange, grape, lemon and lime flavors dance around the sparkling water for a drink that’s simply divine.
Strawberry Margarita Mocktail
Is there any better way to cool off than with a margarita? If you agree, then you’ll soon discover that this mocktail is made of pure magic. Made with just five ingredients, it has a sweet-tart kick to it that may have you favoring this booze-free rendition over the classic.
Sparkling Cranberry Kombucha Mocktail
总有一个朋友一年到头都在梦想着假期。如果你和他们一起度过一个晚上(或者这个朋友就是你自己)，那么在一年中的任何时候都可以用这种清爽的饮料来传播一点节日的快乐。姜和迷迭香搭配蔓越莓非常好，添加的康普茶使它成为充满益生菌的健康选择。
Are you ready to join in on the mocktail magic? Let us know what you thought of these recipes, or share your own personal favorite with us. Just make sure to snap a picture and share it on Instagram with the hashtag #MyAshleyHome.
