Mindful Mocktails

These alcohol-free recipes layer wellness-boosting ingredients with flavours that bring balance and joy to every sip. Whether you're celebrating Dry January, hosting winter gatherings, or savouring a quiet moment of self-care, these mindful mocktails offer a refreshing way to practice intention throughout the season.

Cerise Noir  

This sophisticated blend combines pomegranate and tart cherry juices with aromatic sage and rosemary, ingredients known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The herbal infusion adds depth, while sparkling water provides a crisp, invigorating finish. It's a bold, ruby-hued mocktail that supports wellness with every sip.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pomegranate juice

• 1 cup cherry juice

• 2 tablespoons chopped sage leaves

• 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary

• 3 cups sparkling water

Instructions

1. Chop the rosemary and sage, set aside.

2. Add cherry and pomegranate juices to a pot and bring to a simmer. Turn off heat and add chopped herbs. Allow to steep for 2 hours then strain.

3. To Serve, pour 2 oz of infused juice over ice in a serving glass, then top with 3 oz sparkling water. Garnish with 1 sage leaf.

Honey Lemon Spritzer  

Bright and simple, this spritzer combines raw honey and fresh lemon juice, both rich in immune-supporting vitamin C and natural antimicrobial properties. Finished with sparkling water, it's a light, clarifying drink that refreshes and revitalises. Perfect for a quick pause in your day. 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 cups sparkling water

Instructions

1. Add honey and lemon juice to a bowl. Whisk until honey dissolves.

2. Pour in sparkling water and stir gently to combine.

3. Serve over ice.

Strawberry Pamplemousse Rosé  

Elegant and vibrant, this pink mocktail features strawberry purée and fresh grapefruit juice, providing vitamin C and antioxidants to support skin and heart health. Fresh mint adds aromatherapeutic benefits while sparkling water brings effervescence. A celebratory drink that feels as good as it tastes.  

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon strawberry pureé

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice

• 3.5 oz sparkling water

• 2 mint leaves

Instructions

1. Chop the mint leaves and add to a shaker with strawberry pureé, lime juice, and grapefruit juice. Shake well then pour into your serving glass with ice.

2. Finish by pouring in the sparkling water.

3. Optional garnishes, strawberries and mint.

Green Nectar  

This nutrient-dense juice packs multiple wellness benefits into one glass. Kale delivers antioxidants to help remove toxins; cucumber and honeydew provide vitamin K for bone health, and coconut water offers electrolytes for better hydration. Combined with crisp Granny Smith apples and fresh lemon, it's a nourishing green elixir that supports your immune system.  

Ingredients

• 5 oz celery

• 9 oz cucumber

• 7 oz kale

• 7 oz honeydew melon

• 11 oz Granny Smith apples

• 2 oz lemon

• 8 oz coconut water

Instructions

1. Gather all fruit and vegetables and wash well.

2. Cut everything in small enough pieces to fit into your juicer.

3. Run everything through your juicer, then add coconut water and mix well.

Blackberry Yuzu Sparkler  

This exotic mocktail pairs blackberry purée with yuzu juice, a fragrant Japanese citrus rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. The combination delivers immune support while the blackberries add fibre and deep berry flavour. Light, bubbly, and naturally sweet, it's a sophisticated sipper that promotes wellness with every glass. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup blackberry pureé

• 1/4 cup yuzu juice

• 1 3/4 cup sparkling water

Instructions

1. Mix together blackberry pureé and yuzu juice. Add in sparkling water and stir gently to combine.

2. Serve over ice.

Winter Pine Citrus Punch  

Wrap your senses in cozy comfort with this warming punch. Cinnamon and star anise provide anti-inflammatory benefits while cranberry, apple, and citrus juices deliver vitamin C and immune support. The aromatic spices create a soothing, wellness-forward drink that turns everyday moments into celebrations of warmth and well-being.  

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup cranberry juice

• 1/2 cup white grape juice

• 6 tablespoons apple juice

• 3 tablespoons orange juice

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 2 star anises

• 1 teaspoon honey

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons lime juice

• 3/4 cup sparkling water

Instructions

1. Place a pot over medium heat and add the cranberry juice, honey, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Cook until the honey has dissolved then cool.

2. Transfer all ingredients to a pitcher and stir well.

3. Serve over ice.