Our Favorite MOCKTAILS

© Carla Hall

Spicy Ginger Honey Mocktail

Ingredients:

  • 14 teaspoons ginger

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • chili flakes, optional

  • 2 cups seltzer water

  • Mint leaves and lime slices for garnishing

Instructions:

  1. Peel the ginger and grate it using a microplane.

  2. In a small bowl, combine the grated ginger, lime juice, honey and chili flakes.

    Let the mixture sit for a 3-4 minutes to infuse the flavors.

  3. Fill the glass with ice cubes and with a small mesh strainer,

    pour the ginger-lime mixture over the ice.

  4. Top it off with sparkling water.

  5. Stir gently to combine all of the ingredients.

  6. Garnish with mint leaves and sliced lime.

Courtesy of Elizabeth Swoish

Espresso Martini Mocktail

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces espresso (whole beans)

  • 2 ounces heavy whipping cream

  • 2 ounces simple syrup

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • pinch salt

  • cocoa powder - to rim glass

  • coffee beans - for garnish

Instructions:

  • Dip the rim of your martini glass into simple syrup and then cocoa powder. Set aside.

  • Into a cocktail shaker add ice, espresso, heavy cream, simple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt.

  • Shake vigorously for about a minute or so. Pour into two martini glasses and top with a few coffee beans.