Elevate family gatherings with "Grandparent Mocktails 1 and 2," two refreshing and non-alcoholic beverages designed to bring generations together! Perfectly balanced with naturally sweet and tangy flavors, these mocktails are as easy to make as they are delightful to sip. Mocktail 1 features a zesty blend of freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, sparkling water, and crushed ice, garnished with a hint of mint for a vibrant, effervescent experience. Mocktail 2 offers a comforting twist with unsweetened apple and cranberry juices infused with orange slices and a cinnamon stick, topped with club soda for a fizzy finish. Ready in just 10 minutes, these drinks are perfect for creating memorable moments with loved ones, combining simplicity and sophistication in every sip.
To make Grandparent Mocktail 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey until well combined.
Fill a tall glass with 1 cup of crushed ice, and pour the lemon-honey mixture over it.
Slowly add 1 cup of sparkling water to the glass, stirring gently to combine.
Garnish with 2 fresh mint leaves and enjoy immediately.
To make Grandparent Mocktail 2: In a large pitcher, combine 1 cup of unsweetened apple juice and 0.5 cup of unsweetened cranberry juice.
Add 2 thin orange slices and 1 cinnamon stick to the pitcher, stirring gently to infuse the flavors.
Pour the mixture into a glass over ice, filling it about three-quarters of the way.
Top each glass with 0.5 cup of club soda for a fizzy finish, and garnish with 2 fresh mint leaves.
Serve both mocktails chilled and enjoy with loved ones!
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 68 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.1 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 518 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.