The Fall season is an excellent time of the year to enjoy warm spices and deep flavors. So, what better way is there to do that than to make some mocktails? These drinks taste fantastic and keep you away from hangovers or other possible negative effects of alcoholic drinks. There are numerous recipes to try out, and you can also consider making them from drinks with non-alcoholic hop water or hop-infused sparkling water for that fruity and citrus-like flavor. So, if you’re ready to whip up some fresh drinks for yourself and your loved ones, then here are 6 refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail recipes to enjoy this Fall.
1. Non-Alcoholic Sangria
Sangria is a mixed alcoholic drink that comes from Portugal and Spain. It’s usually made with a number of different fruits and red wine. What you’re going to do for your mocktail is keep the fruits and remove the alcohol from the mix. You can cut up a number of different fruits that you feel will go well together. The best option for the Fall is the mix cranberry juice with slices of fresh oranges. Just remember that this recipe can be a bit time-consuming because you’ll have to chop a lot of fruits. You can also consider adding a bit of hop-infused sparkling water at the very end to make your drink a little more citrusy. On the other hand, a bit of lemon or lime soda can sweeten the flavor of this mocktail. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with it to suit your palate.
What you’ll need for this recipe:
- Cranberry juice
- Fresh oranges
- Other fruits of your choice
- Sparkling water (optional)
- Lemon or lime soda (optional)
2. Ginger Apple Spritzer
The combination of ginger and apple offers a perfectly balanced flavor. The ginger offers spiciness, while the apple contrasts that with its sweetness. Increase the number of apples in your drink if you have a bit of a sweet tooth.
What you’ll need for this recipe:
- Fresh apples (sliced)
- Fresh apple cider
- Ginger beer
3. Non-Alcoholic Whiskey Sour
You can use any non-alcoholic malt spirit, but your favorite non-alcoholic IPA beer can give a unique flavor to this mocktail. All you need to do to make this mocktail is mix all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake it for about 10 seconds. After that, add some more ice into the shaker, shake it, and serve.
What you’ll need for this recipe:
- NA malt spirit or non-alcoholic beer
- Simple syrup
- Fresh lemon juice
- An egg white
- Lemon zest for the garnish (optional)
4. Sparkling Pear Punch
Pears are ready to eat in the Fall season, which is why they’re a great choice for a mocktail during these months. The sweet and slightly citrusy flavor of the fruit blends well with spicy flavors like that of ginger ale or hop-infused sparkling water. All you have to do is cut small pieces of pears and mix them with the drink, and you’re done. You could consider juicing the pears or making a puree to get more of its flavor.
What you’ll need for this recipe:
- Pears (chopped into small pieces)
- Ginger ale or any sparkling water with a hop flavor
- Apple cider for additional sweetness (optional)
5. Sparkling Apple Cider
Here’s another simple apple-based recipe. So, pour some apple cider onto the ice in a glass, and add about half of the sparkling water to it. Cut up some slices of fresh apples before you begin so that you can garnish your drink with them. Doing so will give your mocktail a more refreshing feel.
What you’ll need for this recipe:
- Apple cider
- Sparkling water
- Fresh apples (cut into thin slices)
6. Orange Turmeric Mocktail
This recipe is great for those of you who want a bit of a nice spicy mocktail that’s got just enough sweetness to make it refreshing. Cut thin slices of an orange and keep the slices in your glass. Next, fill your glass with all the rest of the ingredients, starting with the ice. After that, stir the drink well and then garnish it with rosemary.
What you’ll need for this recipe:
- One small orange (cut into thin slices)
- Some fresh orange juice or bought from a store
- sparkling water
- A teaspoon of ground turmeric (you can add more if you want more spiciness but don’t overdo it)
- Rosemary for garnishing
- Ice
Last Few Words
What’s great about these recipes is that you can avoid some of the negative aftereffects of drinking alcohol, such as hangovers and next-day brain fog. What’s more, you’ll consume less sugar and fewer calories with an NA beer recipe than that of alcoholic beer.
Author Bio
Lily Badger is the head of marketing at HOP WTR, a leading non-alcoholic beer company offering mango sparkling water and orange flavored sparkling water. She is a skilled brand builder with a strong passion for driving mission-driven brand growth in new markets based on targeted consumer preferences. Driving towards improving people’s lives through access to healthy and affordable products.
