2 Mocktails

Not for Dry January, but for a holiday celebration with a pregnant niece.

Hibiscus Fizz Mocktail

Servings: Source: Alison Roman

DESCRIPTION

It’s hard to beat the natural sweetness, unique tartness and stunning color of hibiscus, but this fizzy drink can be modified with any chilled tea. Don’t turn away at the mention of apple cider vinegar: It’s decidedly tame. But if you’re into the aggressive sourness of vinegar, feel free to add more

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup strong hibiscus tea, chilled
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
  • 1 tablespoon unfiltered apple cider vinegar
  • Soda water, to taste
  • Slice of grapefruit or lemon, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Combine hibiscus tea, agave nectar or honey, and apple cider vinegar in a large rocks glass. Fill with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.

Cranberry Spice Mocktail

Servings: Source: townandcountrymag.com / Waldorf Astoria Chicago

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 oz cranberry juice
  • 2.5 oz apple cider
  • 4 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
  • 10 cranberries (plus additional for garnish)
  • Orange wedge
  • 1.5 oz sparkling water

DIRECTIONS

Muddle cranberries and orange wedge in cranberry juice, and then pour in the rest of the ingredients and stir with a spoon.

Garnish with cranberries and orange peel and serve on ice.

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