5 mocktail recipes to celebrate Dry January

Tips for the best mocktails

Mocktails – or alcohol-free cocktails – are the ultimate way to mix things up.

1. Choose the right base

Alcohol-free wine, bubbly and spirits alternatives have come such a long way … the choice today is better than ever.

2. Balance flavours

The most important part of any cocktail (or mocktailt) is balance. You don’t want one flavour to overpower the rest.

3. Experiment

Mocktails are a fun and creative – so don’t be afraid to mix flavours until you find something in your flavour zone.

4. Don’t forget to garnish

A simple way to elevate any mocktail to is garnish like a pro – it makes a real difference and shows creative flair.

Fruity Virgin Sangria

A crowd-pleasing, easy-drinking mocktail that can be made in batches – perfect for parties with guests of all ages.

What you’ll need:

• 750ml of alcohol-free red wine – I’d recommend Wednesday’s Domaine Vignette
• 250ml apple juice
• 250ml orange juice
• 120g fresh mixed fruits (blackberries or apples), chopped or sliced
• 1 sliced orange
• 1 sliced lemon
• 1 sliced lime
• 2 tbsp honey
• Sparkling water
• Ice

How to make it:

1. Add the alcohol-free red wine, apple juice and orange juice into a large pitcher and stir gently.
2. Then add your sliced orange, lemon, lime, fresh mixed fruits and honey.
3. Refrigerate for at least one hour – though overnight would be best.
4. Add ice, and then serve in your glass of choice and top off each glass with a splash of sparkling water.

Classic Virgin Mojito

Refreshing, zesty and full of tropical flavours – transport yourself out of the cold with this alcohol-free twist on a classic favourite.

What you’ll need:

• 150ml alcohol-free white wine – I’d recommend Wednesday’s Domaine Piquant
• 60ml sparkling water
• 15ml sugar syrup
• 15ml lime juice
• Fresh mint leaves
• Ice
• Lime wedge (optional – for garnish)

How to make it:

1. Add ice to a glass of your choice.
2. Pour in the alcohol-free white wine, sugar syrup and lime juice and stir gently.
3. Top off with sparkling water and fresh mint leaves.
4. Garnish with lime wedge.

M-m-m-my Mimosa

It doesn’t get much easier than a two-ingredient mocktail. Hosting brunch for friends? They’ll love this booze-free icon.

What you’ll need:

• 750ml alcohol-free sparkling wine – I’d recommend ¡H! Barcelona Hola Alcohol Free Sparkling or ¡H! Barcelona Hola Organic Cava Brut
• 750ml freshly squeezed orange juice
• Six orange slices (optional – for garnish)

How to make it:

1. Half-fill six Champagne flutes with the alcohol-free Cava.
2. Top off each glass with orange juice, until the glass is full.
3. Stir gently, and garnish with orange slice.

Rosé lemonade

A wonderfully light cocktail that’s as quick to make as it is delicious – superb for family gatherings

What you’ll need:

• 750ml alcohol-free rosé – I’d recommend Noughty rosé
• 250ml lemonade of your choice
• 100ml simple syrup
• Ice
• Lemon slices (optional – for garnish)

How to make it:

1. In a pitcher, add the alcohol-free rosé, lemonade and simple syrup and stir well.
2. Add ice to your glasses of choice.
3. Pour in the rosé lemonade.
4. Garnish with lemon slice.

Berry Blush Fizz

A vibrant and deliciously fruity mocktail, with a tangy kick.

What you’ll need:

• 500ml alcohol-free sparkling rosé wine – I’d recommend Oddbird Alcohol-free Sparkling Rosé
• 200ml berry juice of your choice (raspberry, strawberry, cranberry etc)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Ice
• Fresh berries (optional – for garnish)

How to make it:

1. In a pitcher, add the alcohol-free sparkling rosé, berry juice and lemon juice.
2. Stir gently, and serve over ice in a glass of your choice.
3. Garnish with fresh berries.