Non Alcoholic Drinks for Holidays

The holiday season is a moment for tradition you may give the entire family. People are always researching ways to involve the kids in family activities. What better method to involve your children in the holidays compared to mixed drinks cocktails? These don’t need to be an alcoholic drink list regardless of using the word cocktail. This is due to the meaning of the term cocktail that literally signifies to mix different drinks together to produce a new flavor. Explore this excellent world and make something to reveal for decades to come.

Summer Cocktails

The typical summer cocktails for adults includes some type of vodka like Smirnoff. The concept when creating non alcoholic drink recipe to share with the kids would be to make them fun, yet to still have them look like the classic drink. You may produce a frozen drink from almost any juice and ice by simply tossing them in a blender and mixing it until it’s smooth.

One other way you may create for a great summer mixed drinks cocktails would be to create anything having a Hawaiian twist with it. Something that is fun for youngsters happens when there’s pineapple juice and a few style of bright color. You can purchase flavored syrups that will either be red for the cherry flavor or blue to get a raspberry flavor. Mix together with pineapple juice in addition to orange and lemonade. Pour the cocktail over the ice of a tall glass having an umbrella plus a slice of pineapple, lemon, lime and cherry.

Winter Cocktails

People might be searching for a thing that will probably be great for Christmas and may have the question in mind on how to make alcoholic drinks? It is traditionally eggnog or some sort of spiced drink. Instead of serving your kids the drink packed with calories, consider making a hot spiced drink. One fun suggestion may be to take apple cider and prepare it around the stove with cinnamon, clove, vanilla bean and black peppercorns. You may also fill up the entire thing with whipped cream.

Among the best winter mixed drinks cocktails you could create for New Year’s Eve is the popular sparkling beverage for the entire family can delight in. Many will purchase a sparkling cider, but there’s no fun when making that. The best idea is to purchase some white grape juice concentrate and combine it with your preferred sparkling water. The outcome is a juice that is sparkling with the entire full flavor just like you had created it with regular water.

Having the Time of your Life with Non-Alcoholic Drinks

A lot of people think that parties are not enjoyed when there are no alcoholic drinks around. They seem to believe that the life of the party lies only in the provision of alcoholic drinks that everybody will enjoy. The common misconception of these people is that you cannot have fun unless party drinks have alcohol content in them. However, it is practically okay to have party drinks without alcohol at all and possible enjoy the party more with the use of non alcoholic cocktail drink recipes.

The preparation on non alcoholic drinks during a party can be a lot of fun at the same time a challenge to most people. It can become an enjoyable activity when you come up with ideas in the preparation of cocktails which people will drink as an alternative to the usual ones with alcohol content. This is done by considering the drinks which normally contain alcohol and make mixed up drinks by modifying them into non alcoholic party drinks. This can become a cool and tricky activity especially when you come up with recipes from scratch. The only complex idea about this is to know what drinks are most preferred by a lot of party-goers and going through the process of mixing the different ingredients together.

One smart idea for providing non alcoholic drinks to parties is coming up with slush drinks. Functions at home can be more enjoyed where everyone will enjoy consuming the mixed up drink created such as the preparation of a non alcoholic mudslide. When you want to make this more tropical, the addition of passion fruit, pineapple, and guava can be considered together with crushed ice and lemon juice. This will surely become a frozen delight that is unique among many people.

Kids enjoy drinks that come in different colors especially when they see them uniquely presented. One of their favorite colors is blue and they will be surprised when they see drinks coming with this color. Blue drinks can be made by using fresh blueberries together with a lot of crushed ice and lemonade flavor. The kids will definitely take a pleasure in the balance of tart and sweet taste in this mixed up drink. Adults can also enjoy this non alcoholic drink and they will welcome this cool drink when poured into a highball glass with fruit and umbrella garnishes.

The preparation of non alcoholic drinks in parties is more enjoyed by many than those with the provision of even the low calorie alcoholic drinks. This will surely become a hit to all of your guests especially for those who do not want the bad effects of alcohol in their bodily system.

Here’s something to cheer you up!

Strawberry Pina Colada


3 oz Captain Morgans Parrot Bay Coconut Rum
3 Tbsp Cream of Coconut
2 Strawberries Cut Up
Chunks of Fresh Pinapple to taste (we use the real pineapple)
1 Tbsp sugar.

Mix it up.

 

Black Jack – Alcoholic Mixed Drink

There are two ways I’ve seen this drink made and I’m going to list both of them in this post.  This is a fun drink with a huge kick!  It’s defintely not for a business party unless you want to see your coworkers naked…and not just the hot girl…the ugly dudes too!

  • 1 oz. Black Berry Brandy
  • 1/2 oz. Traditional Brandy
  • 1/2 oz. of Jagermeister
  • 1 oz. Heavy Cream

Simply mix all the ingredient in a shaker (a boston shaker works well) and then simply pour into a glass filled with crushed ice.

The second way to make this drink requires…

  • 1 oz. Kirsch
  • 1/2 oz. Brandy
  • 1 cup Cold Coffee

I prefer the top version but this one also has a great kick and seems to get people laughing…  Again mix all the ingredients together only with this one use cubed ice for the best effect!  Enjoy!

Cable Guy – A Whiskey Alcoholic Mixed Drink

This has to be one of my favorites when it comes to mixing a drink with whiskey.  I love lemon and ginger ale and both are an ingredient of this drink which for me…make it just about heavenly!  Don’t believe me?  Try it for yourself and you’ll soon find yourself stocking up on the ingredients needed to make a Cable Guy…

  • 2 oz Blended Whiskey
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
  • Ginger Ale
  • Ice

First grab a glass and add your ice and powdered sugar.  Next, add the Whiskey, Ginger Ale and Lemon Juice.  (If you really like lemons, just throw in the remains of the half lemon in your glass…I always do) Mix everything together and you have a drink that will make your lips pucker, your sweet tooth ache and your fever break.  God I love this drink!

Boilermaker – A Whiskey Alcoholic Mixed Drink

The Boilermaker is for you!  That is, if you enjoy a good Whiskey Mixed Drink!  This is a really easy drink to do as it only involves two ingredients…

What you need for a Boilermaker:

  • 1 1/2 oz. Blended Whiskey
  • 12 oz. Mug or Pilsner glass of Beer

This drink can be done two different ways, so whichever way you prefer is up to you!  First off, you can simply tkae a shot of the Whiskey first and then down it with some cold beer or you can pour the whiskey into a shot glass and then drop the shot glass into a tall glass of beer and drink it that way.  Either way you decide, this drink will be sure to intoxicate you…*hiccup*

Allegheny Bank – Alcoholic Mixed Drink

Are you a fan of bourbon?  If so, then I highly recommend checking out the mixed drink allegheny bank!  While it does also have a little bit of brandy in it, it only compliments the drink instead of taking away from the bourbon.  It’s a great drink for a party or just a night out with the guys.  In fact, if you truly are a bourbon drinker, this drink will probably become your new favorite!

Allegheny Bank Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Bourbon
  • 1 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 1/2 oz Blackberry Brandy
  • 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 cup ice

Using a boston shaker shake all the above ingredients together and then pour the contents into your favorite cocktail glass and enjoy!  The blackberry brandy and lemon juice really give this drink a zing that you’ll love!

Enjoy!

Bamboo Cocktail – Alcoholic Mixed Drink

If  your a big fan of mixed drinks using wine, then you’ll most likely enjoy this drink.  It has a very distinct palette that most wine lovers enjoy.

Bamboo Cocktail Ingredients:

  • 2 oz. Dry Sherry
  • 2 oz. Dry Vermouth
  • Several dashes Angostura bitters
  • Ice

Get a glass to mix everything together in.  Then pour the stirred drink into a chilled cocktail glass and enjoy!

Cherry Tool Box – Alcoholic Drink

The Cherry Tool Box has to be one of my favorites when it comes to frozen mixed drinks.  It requires a few different alcohols meaning it can be pretty expensive if you’re planning on hosting a party with this drink.  However, it will be sure to blow your guests away!  Cherries are an ever popular taste and people love them.  Thus this drink will not disappoint!

Ingredients for a Cherry Tool Box:

  • 1/2 oz Half and Half
  • 1/2 oz White Creme de Cacao
  • 1/2 oz Amaretto
  • 6 Maraschino Cherries
  • 1/2 oz Maraschino Cherry Juice

Blend all the ingredient above in a blender until you get a nice smooth mixture and then simply pour the contents into your favorite glass and place a cherry on top!

Enjoy!

Champagne Rainbow – Alcoholic Mixed Drink

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a great frozen mixed drink recipe, so I decided I would post a new one today.  This drink isn’t one of my personal favorites as I’m not a big Champagne drinker, however, my wife loves this drink and it seems that women do enjoy this drink more than the guys out there.

What you need:

  • 1 oz Cranberry Juice
  • 2 scoops Rainbow Sherbet
  • 1 oz Vodka
  • 3/4 oz Peach Schnapps
  • 1 oz Champagne

First blend the Sherbet, Schnapps, and Vodka until smooth.  Next, pour the cranberry juice into a glass and then pour the blended ingredients into the glass over the cranberry juice to produce a swirl effect!  Last, layer the Champagne on top, preferably using a bar spoon to make sure it stays on top and doesn’t mix in with the rest of the ingredients.

Adonis Cocktail – Alcoholic Mixed Drink

The Adonis Cocktail offers a great taste using wine and oranges.  If you love the taste of wine, especially sherry and you love the taste of oranges you’ll love this drink.  This recipe offers the perfect balance of the two which makes for a hell of a mixed drink!  Try it out, you’ll love it, your friends will love it, and you’ll love the attention it gets!

Ingredients for an Adonis Cocktail:

  • 3 oz. Dry Sherry
  • 1 oz. Sweet Verrmouth
  • Dash orange bitters
  • Orange wedge

Mix all the ingredients in a pitcher or container with some Ice and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.  Next, twist the orange over the drink and drop it in the glass.

Enjoy!