Holiday Mocktails To Raise A Toast To

The Holidays can be a bit chaotic and stressful. When we drink alcohol to the already elevated level of stress our bodies are dealing with, it leads to all of the things that most of us do not enjoy coming out of the Holidays with. Weight gain, brain fog, low energy, a high amount of stress…the list of symptoms that the Holidays can gift us through alcohol (and poor nutrition) can be the gift that gives for far too long into the new year. So, indulge in a glass of wine every now and then. But, be cautious of over doing it while socializing and celebrating. These mocktails are so delicious-offer these at your next holiday gathering, and no one will even notice the lack of booze!

• Cranberry Sparkler

  8 Servings

  2 Cups Cranberries (freeze some extra for garnish)

  ½ CupFresh Squeezed Orange Juice (I love Ciara Ciara Oranges)

  ½ Cup Filtered Water

  ¼ Cup Sweetener (I prefer Agave, but honey or maple syrup are great as well)

  Sparkling Water to top off each glass

  How To:

  Mix Cranberries, Orange Juice, Water, and Sweetener in a blender. (You can mash it together in a bowl if you don’t have access to a blender.) Strain the juice using a mesh sieve or cheese cloth. Blend mix again either with a whisk, or using the blender again. Pour about ¼ cup of juice into each glass. Top with Sparkling Water. Garnish with frozen cranberries. Cheers!

• Creamy Pumpkin Spice

  Per Drink

  1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree

  1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)

  1 tbsp Maple Syrup

  1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

  Whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish

  How To:

  In a blender, combine the pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. Blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into glasses. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately.

• The Spicy Pear

  4 Servings

  1 cup pear juice

  1/2 cup sparkling water

  1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

  1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

  Pear slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish

  Ice

  How To:

  In a pitcher, combine the pear juice, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Stir well. Add the sparkling water and mix gently. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice. Garnish with pear slices and cinnamon sticks before serving.