5 Delightful Mocktails for St. Patrick’s Day

As the sober movement grows and more individuals commit to their wellness goals, enjoying festive beverages without alcohol becomes increasingly appealing. Celebrated bartender Olivia Rogers, owner of Sips with Liv, shares creative mocktail recipes that maintain the spirit of celebration while promoting health. Here’s a selection of five mocktails, perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities, that won’t disrupt your wellness routine or lead to a hangover.

Refreshing Mocktail Recipes

These five mocktails are designed to bring joy to your celebrations while keeping you on track with your health objectives.

1. Luck of the Spice

Ingredients:

• Langers Cucumber Lime Juice (8 fl oz, 110 calories)
• Agave Nectar (1 oz, 40 calories)
• Orange Juice (1 oz, 10 calories)
• Fresh Jalapeno (2 slices, 5 calories)
• Tajin (0 calories)

Total Calories: 165 calories

Directions:

1. Muddle the jalapeno slices gently in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add ice, cucumber lime juice, agave nectar, and orange juice to the shaker. Shake until the outside gets frosty.
3. Prepare a glass with a Tajin rim by dipping the rim in lime juice and Tajin.
4. Strain the mixture into the glass filled with ice and enjoy!

2. Pot of Luck Mimosa

Ingredients:

• Pineapple Juice (2 oz, 20 calories)
• Torani Nonalcoholic Blue Curaçao (1 fl oz, 50 calories)
• Soda Water (to taste)

Total Calories: 70 calories

Directions:

1. In a flute or wine glass, combine the pineapple juice and blue curaçao.
2. Top off with soda water to your preference.

3. Healthy Shamrock Shake

Ingredients:

• Arctic Zero Hint of Mint Nondairy Ice Cream (2/3 cup, 50 calories)
• Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup (2 pumps, 0 calories)
• Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (240 ml, 30 calories)
• Non-Dairy Coconut Whipped Topping (2 tbsp, 20 calories)
• Dark Chocolate Chips (1 tbsp, 60 calories)

Total Calories: 160 calories

Directions:

1. Blend the mint ice cream, sugar-free syrup, and almond milk until smooth.
2. Serve topped with coconut whipped topping and a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips.

4. Guinness Espresso Mocktini

Ingredients:

• Fresh Brewed Espresso (2 oz, 5 calories)
• Guinness 0 Non-Alcoholic Beer (3 oz, 60 calories)
• Chobani Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer (30 ml, 70 calories)

Total Calories: 135 calories

Directions:

1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, mix the espresso and coffee creamer.
2. Shake vigorously for approximately 30 seconds and strain into a glass.
3. Top with Guinness 0 and garnish with three espresso beans.

5. Ginger Mojito Mocktail

Ingredients:

• Ginger Simple Syrup (1 oz, 45 calories)
• Fresh Mint (8 sprigs, 0 calories)
• Fresh Lime (half, 5 calories)
• Diet Ginger Beer (8 fl oz, 0 calories)

Total Calories: 50 calories

How to Make Ginger Simple Syrup

Combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of water, and chunks of peeled ginger root in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Cool the syrup completely before use.

Directions:

1. In a pint glass, muddle the mint and lime slices to extract juice and aroma.
2. Fill the glass with ice, add the ginger syrup, and pour in the ginger beer.
3. Stir thoroughly and garnish with additional mint sprigs and a lime wheel.

These non-alcoholic mocktails not only cater to those looking to celebrate without the effects of alcohol but also offer delicious alternatives that align with a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy the festivities responsibly!