This winter let’s make Dry January and the colder months a little more special. The team at Capcon has crafted a collection of tasty and warming mocktail recipes to keep spirits high. These drinks are perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or adding some sparkle to your seasonal menu.
From indulgent chocolatey treat8s to refreshing citrus delights, these alcohol-free creations will impress anyone looking for a fun and flavourful beverage.
- Frosted Cranberry Bliss
This vibrant, sweet-tart mocktail is the perfect winter refresher.
Ingredients:
- 100ml cranberry juice
- 50ml sparkling water
- 25ml lime juice
- Dash of orange bitters
- Fresh cranberries and rosemary for garnish
Method:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the cranberry juice, lime juice, and sparkling water.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of rosemary.
- Gingerbread Glow
A cosy, spiced drink that tastes like a gingerbread cookie in a glass!
Ingredients:
- 50ml ginger syrup
- 100ml almond milk
- Dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Method:
- Warm the almond milk and ginger syrup together in a small saucepan.
- Pour into a mug and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add whipped cream for an indulgent touch, if desired.
- Mulled Berry Delight
A warming alternative to mulled wine with rich berry flavours.
Ingredients:
- 200ml mixed berry juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- Orange slices for garnish
Method:
- Heat the berry juice in a saucepan with the cinnamon stick and star anise.
- Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes.
- Pour into a heatproof glass and garnish with orange slices.
- Choco-Mint Cozy
This minty-chocolate treat is perfect for a chilly winter evening.
Ingredients:
- 50ml peppermint syrup
- 100ml oat milk
- 25ml chocolate syrup
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Method:
- Warm the oat milk and chocolate syrup together in a saucepan.
- Stir in the peppermint syrup.
- Pour into a mug and garnish with crushed candy canes.
- Cinnamon Maple Dream
A comforting, warm drink with rich maple and apple flavours.
Ingredients:
- 150ml apple juice
- 25ml maple syrup
- Dash of cinnamon
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
Method:
- Heat the apple juice and maple syrup in a saucepan.
- Pour into a mug and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
- Jack Frost Mocktail
A frosty blue drink with tropical notes, perfect for a winter vibe.
Ingredients:
- 100ml blue curaçao syrup (non-alcoholic)
- 50ml pineapple juice
- Soda water
- Crushed ice
- Shredded coconut for garnish
Method:
- Coat the rim of a glass with shredded coconut.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Add the blue curaçao syrup and pineapple juice.
- Top with soda water and stir gently.
- Zero-Alcohol Irish Coffee
An alcohol-free take on the classic Irish Coffee, with all the cosy richness of the original.
Ingredients:
- 200ml hot brewed coffee (medium to dark roast)
- 50ml zero-alcohol whiskey (e.g., Lyre’s American Malt)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or to taste)
- 50ml whipped cream
- Dash of nutmeg or cocoa powder for garnish
Method:
- Brew a fresh pot of hot coffee and pour 200ml into a heatproof glass or mug.
- Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
- Add the zero-alcohol whiskey and mix gently.
- Layer the whipped cream on top using the back of a spoon.
- Garnish with a light dusting of nutmeg or cocoa powder.
Add Zero-Alcohol Beers and Spirits to Your Menu
For guests looking for a wider range of alcohol-free options, these highly-rated zero-alcohol beers and spirits are perfect additions to any winter menu.
- Lucky Saint Alcohol-Free Beer – A smooth, full-bodied unfiltered lager with 0.5% ABV.
- Guinness 0.0 Alcohol-Free Stout – The rich, roasted flavours of the classic stout, without the alcohol.
- Heineken 0.0 – A refreshing and balanced alcohol-free lager.
- Seedlip Non-Alcoholic Spirits – A range of botanical-infused spirits ideal for mocktails.
- Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirits – Mimicking classic spirits like gin, whiskey, and rum for versatile alcohol-free cocktails.
- BrewDog Nanny State – A hoppy ale with bold malty flavours.
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Corona Zero – Retains the signature Corona taste with a light, crisp flavour
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Brewdog Elvis Juice AF – A zesty blend of juicy grapefruit and caramel malt
By offering these winter-themed mocktails and a curated selection of alcohol-free beers and spirits, you can make your hospitality business the go-to venue for Dry January and beyond.
Let us know which recipes you’ll be trying, and don’t forget to share these exciting options with your customers!
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