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Cranberry Orange Mocktail with Ginger and Spice
On the cusp of winter, which happens to be peak citrus season, I’m sharing my cranberry orange mocktail with ginger and spice. I love non-alcoholic drinks for the holidays, and with New Year’s Eve celebrations coming, this is a flavorful option that everyone can enjoy. Certainly you might put out some spirits for those who wish to add a splash, but this drink is absolutely delicious on its own. Berry flavor comes in the form of a cranberry spice syrup than can be used in lots of holiday drinks, while the citrus component can come from mandarins, blood oranges, clementines, or your preferred variety. Save a few slices for the…
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Carrot Cake Quencher Mocktail
Garnish this carrot cake mocktail with a slice of brûléed citrus and remember to tuck one into the drink for a bit of smoky sweetness. As a non-alcoholic brunch drink, this serves up the flavors of the spiced dessert with the brightness of clementine or mandarin juice, since I always add a hint of orange to carrot cake. A cinnamon simple syrup made with raw cane turbinado sugar, which retains some natural molasses, adds spice with deeper notes and just-enough sweetness to each cheerful glass. While a carrot juice and citrus mocktail is perfect any time of year, now is when clementines, tangerines, and many other citrus fruits that brighten…
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Mulled Apple Cider Mocktail
Cider intensifies after a simmer on the stove with cinnamon, all-spice berries, and cloves – plus a touch of orange. Chilled and paired with white tea, it becomes a refreshing mocktail that can be enjoyed any time of day. Garnishes of crystallized ginger, rosemary, and orange peel accent the flavors and keep the festivity going once all the holiday decorations are packed away. I use sprigs of rosemary as cocktails picks because they are so fragrant and cozy. White tea is light, bright, and a little bit floral depending on the variety, which makes it a great mocktail component that doesn’t tend to overwhelm fellow ingredients. Both the tea and…
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Blood Orange Glazed Carrots
Blood oranges have gorgeous interior colors, with some being uniformly crimson and others resembling a tortoise shell pattern. As you squeeze the fruit needed for these blood orange glazed carrots, the juice color will give an indication of the jewel-toned side dish you’re about to whip up in the skillet. I use a combination of purple and orange carrots, sometimes even yellow and white, as they each pick up the rich shade of the glaze in a subtly different way. A rainbow-hued bunch will transform in the skillet as the glaze reduces, and as an added bonus, each color has its own health benefits. Ingredients 1 pound carrots 1 tablespoon…
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Spicy Blood Orange Mocktail
There’s festivity to be found in citrus indulgences when the days turn crisp and chilly. This spicy blood orange mocktail heats things up from the inside out with tart-sweet juice, honey jalapeño syrup, and a smoky chipotle salt rim. Maple and pumpkin are the comfort flavors of the moment, but blood orange reminds us of the bite to autumn days, particularly when paired with chile pepper heat. After the wind whips you about, come inside and tame the chill with this spicy drink. If you decide to make a pitcher instead, scale up the recipe below based on the number of guests, as each makes one drink. Ingredients 2 thinly…
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