2024 has just begun! In January, resolutions kick in, so why not start this year alcohol-free? The concept of Dry January is to abstain from alcoholic beverages throughout the first month of the year!
To make it easier for you, we've prepared a list of several delicious and original non-alcoholic cocktails! With these delightful alcohol-free drinks, you'll quickly forget the challenge's difficulties! Here are the recipes for non-alcoholic mocktails to kickstart 2024
The Virgin Mary Recipe
Let's start with the recipe for the Virgin Mary. This cocktail is a must-have for tomato juice enthusiasts! Get ready to delight your taste buds by following these simple steps.
Ingredients:
- 15 cl tomato juice
- 1/2 lime
- 5 drops of Tabasco (adjust according to your taste)
- 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- Celery salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Crushed ice
- Fresh celery for garnish
Steps:
- In a shaker filled with crushed ice, pour in the tomato juice, lime juice, Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add a pinch of celery salt and a few twists of freshly ground black pepper.
- Shake the shaker vigorously until everything is well mixed, and the cocktail is nicely chilled.
- Pour the contents of the shaker into a tall glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish your cocktail with a sprig of fresh celery and serve immediately.
Enjoy your Virgin Mary!
Virgin Blue Lagoon Recipe
Let's head to the sunshine with the recipe for the famous blue cocktail from Hawaii, the Virgin Blue Lagoon! Awaken your taste buds with our virgin cocktail featuring blue curaçao syrup!
Ingredients:
- 15 cl lemonade
- 5 cl pineapple juice
- 2 cl blue curaçao syrup
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices for garnish
Steps:
- In a shaker, mix the lemonade, pineapple juice, and blue curaçao syrup.
- Add some ice cubes and vigorously shake your shaker for a few seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
- Garnish your alcohol-free cocktail with lime slices.
- Serve your virgin Blue Lagoon chilled.
Note: If you don't have a shaker, you can use a tall glass to mix the ingredients.
And there you have it, your alcohol-free Blue Lagoon is ready!
Virgin Pink Lady Recipe
For the dessert enthusiasts, why not indulge in the Virgin Pink Lady, a delightful pink cocktail infused with strawberry flavor! Follow these steps to learn how to make a superb alcohol-free cocktail!
Ingredients:
- 6 cl strawberry juice
- 2 cl grenadine syrup
- 2 cl lime juice
- 1 egg white
- Sparkling water
Steps:
- In a shaker, pour the strawberry juice, grenadine syrup, lime juice, and egg white.
- Add ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to thoroughly mix the ingredients and create a froth.
- Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Top up your drink with sparkling water and gently stir with a spoon.
- Garnish your cocktail with a strawberry or a lime slice and serve immediately.
Enjoy your Virgin Pink Lady!
Virgin San Francisco Recipe
This three-fruit juice cocktail will give you a maximum boost of vitamins to combat the lack of sunlight at the beginning of the year!
Ingredients:
- 6 cl orange juice
- 6 cl pineapple juice
- 6 cl grapefruit juice
- 1 cl grenadine syrup
- Ice cubes
Steps:
- In a shaker filled with ice cubes, add the orange juice, pineapple juice, and grapefruit juice.
- Add 1 cl of grenadine syrup.
- Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with ice.
- Garnish your cocktail with a lemon slice or a maraschino cherry if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your alcohol-free San Francisco!
Cheers to your Virgin San Francisco!
Blueberry Lemonade Recipe
And why not try the delicious Blueberry Lemonade to ensure a successful Dry January?
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar syrup
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Steps:
- In a blender, blend the blueberries until you get a smooth puree.
- In a pitcher, mix the blueberry puree, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and water.
- Add the ice cubes and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately.
Enjoy your alcohol-free Blueberry Lemonade!
Recipe for Peach Iced Tea
Finally, we offer our famous Peach Iced Tea recipe, to be enjoyed without moderation throughout the year!
Ingredients:
- 6 black tea bags
- 1.5 L water
- 2 peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Peach and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the tea bags and let them steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool.
- In a blender, blend the peach pieces, maple syrup, and lemon juice until smooth.
- In a large pitcher, mix the cooled tea, the peach-maple mixture, and the sparkling water. Add ice cubes.
- Serve in glasses with peach and lemon slices for garnish.
Enjoy your Peach Iced Tea!
Which mocktail will you discover first for this Dry January 2024?
We hope these 6 alcohol-free cocktail recipes will help you achieve your Dry January and start the year 2024 on the right foot! If you're looking for more alcohol-free cocktail recipes, we've created a special section on Cocktail Connexion. Here's the link to discover all our other alcohol-free drink recipes!
