If you are thinking about throwing a holiday party, then try out these non-alcoholic drinks. The brilliant drinks would make your party even more enjoyable.
When you are hosting a party, arranging for a refreshing drink is quite a difficult task. Many people are there who do not want to consume alcoholic drinks. And in most of the parties, people arrange for only alcoholic drinks. For this reason, many non-alcoholic people avoid going to a party. If you are trying to throw a party for every kind of people, then making a non-alcoholic drink would be much more helpful. And offering a can of soda is not a very good way to welcome one. Therefore, here are some non-alcoholic drinks that would make your party enjoyable for everyone-
- Virgin Margarita:
Ingredients-
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar, or more to taste
- 2 lime wedges
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, optional
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1/4 cup club soda, chilled
Method-
Virgin margarita is an excellent refreshing drink that you can offer to your guests. To make this drink, you do not need to do much. All you require is lemon juice, sugar, and club soda. With these three simple ingredients, you can prepare this excellent non-alcoholic drink. By using these few ingredients, you will be able to make a virgin margarita. You can make the drink even better by garnishing the glass with a salted rim and a lemon wedge on the top. The drink is quite appealing and soothing at the same time. It is a drink that one can have with alcohol too. So, preparing it will make your party even better.
- Blood Orange Punch:
Ingredients-
- 2 bottles (32 ounces each) cranberry juice, chilled
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 bottle (33.8 ounces) blood orange Italian soda, chilled
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices
Method-
For a party, Blood Orange Punch is another beautiful drink. It is one of the tastiest drinks but it is extremely soothing to the eyes too. The vibrant color of the drink will intrigue everyone to try it. To make this drink, you need to have a large portion of cranberry juice. It will add color to the drink. Along with that, you need to put in blood orange Italian soda, lemon juice, sugar, and freshly sliced oranges. This drink has the right portion of both tangy and sweet taste, which makes it perfect for a party. While serving it, try to put it in ice cubes. It will slowly melt into the drink and make it taste even better. Thus, adding this to your party can be a better option.
- Virgin Mojito:
Ingredients-
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar, or more to taste
- 2 lime wedges
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, optional
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1/4 cup club soda, chilled
Method-
People will forget about drinking alcohol if you serve a brilliantly made virgin mojito. To prepare the best virgin mojito, all you need is water, white sugar, lime juice, mint leaves, and soda. First, heat some water along with sugar for 5 minutes. Then add chopped mint leaves and keep it aside for some time. Strain the syrup then add lime juice, soda, and water according to your needs. You do not have to do anything else. At the time of serving, just add some ice and a lime slice on the top. It will take less than 15 minutes to prepare this outstanding refreshing drink. Offering a refreshing drink at the beginning of the party will make everyone enthusiastic for the rest of the party.
- Watermelon Spritzer:
Ingredients-
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 3/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
- 2-1/2 cups carbonated water
- Lime slices
Method-
Watermelon spritzer is one of the easiest drinks that you can prepare for your party. To make this drink, you need to take a generous amount of watermelon juice and lemon juice. To prepare this drink, if you mix these two juices and keep it in the fridge for a night, then the flavor will be even better. While serving the drink, just addcarbonated water to add some fizz to it. Following these simple steps will lead you to make the best drink for your party.
- Shirley Temple:
Ingredients-
- 3 maraschino cherries with stems, divided
- Ice cubes
- 1 ounce grenadine syrup
- 8 ounces of chilled ginger ale
Method-
Shirley Temple is a popular party drink that you can definitely make for your party. To make this non-alcoholic drink, you need to make a mix of orange juice and lime soda. After mixing it well, pour a little bit of grenadine at the bottom of the drink. Serving it in a tall glass with lots of water and a maraschino cherry on the top will make it a perfect party drink. This particular drink is extremely loved by the children but adults like the taste of it as well. Hence, preparing it for your party will also be a great option. If you are thinking about offering something fancy to your guests, then it would be a perfect choice.
- Cranberry Fizz:
Ingredients-
- 1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups ginger ale, chilled
- Optional ingredients: Orange slices and fresh or frozen cranberries
Method-
For the holiday party, cranberry fizz can be an excellent drink. To make this drink, get a bottle of cranberry juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, sugar, ginger ale, a handful of frozen cranberries, and orange slices. Mix all the fruit juices and keep it in the refrigerator to make it cool. Before serving it to the guests, add the frozen cranberries and sliced oranges. If you serve it to your party, everyone will be able to enjoy the drink. It is a drink that soothes both eyes and soul. Therefore, you can surely include it in your party.
- Blackberry Shrub:
Ingredients-
- 1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick (about 3 inches)
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Method-
Blackberry shrub is a drink that you cannot prepare within minutes. You need to start preparing the drink before weeks. To make this drink, you need to add crushed frozen blackberries, a cinnamon stick, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and water. While making this drink, all you need to do is add the fruit and cinnamon stick in a jar, boil the vinegar, and pour it directly into the fruit by leaving ¼ headspace. Then you need to store the mixture in the refrigerator for a week. After that, strain the juice to eliminate all the solid things. After that, boil water with sugar and then add the vinegar. Stir the mixture until the sugar is dissolved and then keep in the fridge for 2 weeks straight. Only then, it will be prepared to be served. Add two spoons of the mixture and top it up with chilled soda and ice cubes. It is a great drink for a party.
- Scarlet Sipper:
Ingredients-
- 4 cups cranberry-apple juice, chilled
- 1 cup orange juice, chilled
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, chilled
- 1-liter ginger ale, chilled
- Optional: Fresh cranberries and orange and lemon wedges
Method-
Scarlet Sipper is one of the easiest party drinks that has ever existed. To prepare this drink, you need to combine cranberry juice, along with lemon juice, orange juice, and ginger ale. And that’s it, you do not need to do anything to prepare this drink. It is just mixing a few chilled fruit juices along with ginger ale. While serving, you can add a few cranberries, freshly sliced oranges, and a lemon wedge on the top. It will make the juice look even better, which will please your guests. Therefore, you can definitely serve it in your party.
- Spiced Apple Tea:
Ingredients-
- 2 cups unsweetened apple juice
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cups water
- 5 tea bags
- Optional: Apple slices and additional cinnamon sticks
Method:
For a house party this holiday season, spiced apple tea would be a great option. To prepare this drink, take a saucepan, add apple juice, a few cloves, and a cinnamon stick, and boil it for some time. This way, the flavor of the spice will be extracted. Then keep it aside for 15 minutes. After that, take a different pot and boil some water. In the hot water, put a few tea bags and keep it like this for 5 minutes. Then remove the tea bags and mix them with the spiced apple juice. And that is it, your spiced apple tea is all prepared. At the time of serving the drink, add a few slices of apple and a stick of cinnamon to make it look even more delicious.
- Citrus And White Grape Juice Punch:
Ingredients-
- 4 cups white grape juice, chilled
- 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 2 bottles (2 liters each) of lemon-lime soda, chilled
- Optional: Lemon slices, orange slices and green grapes
Method-
Making a fruit juice punch is quite easy and everyone can make it without any hassle. To make this, take a punch bowl, and add orange juice, grape juice, and lemonade. Stir it well and then add the required amount of soda. To make a citrus and white grape juice punch you do not need to do anything. At the time of serving, you can add a few slices of fruits like lemon, green grapes, and orange. The tangy and sweet taste of the drink will make everyone mesmerized. If you are trying to get your hands on an easy-to-make refreshing drink, then it would be the perfect one.
- Sparkling Cider Sangria:
Ingredients-
- 3 cups chilled sparkling apple cider
- 1 cup chilled unsweetened apple juice
- 1 cup chilled orange juice
- 1 cup chilled cranberry juice
- 1 small lemon, sliced
- 1 small navel orange, sliced
- Optional: Assorted fresh fruits
Method-
Sparkling cider sangria is another refreshing non-alcoholic drink that you can keep on your party menu. At the time of making this drink, add sparkling apple cider, apple juice, cranberry juice, and orange juice, and mix them properly. When all the juices and mixed, then you can add the sliced lemon and orange. You can add fresh fruits at the end of making the drink and serving it to your guests. It is an excellent drink that will make your party famous among your peers. Hence, you can make this easy-to-prepare drink at your party.
- Honey-Pear Iced Tea:
Ingredients-
- 6 green chai tea bags
- 3 cups boiling water
- 3 cups pear nectar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- Thin pear slices
Method-
To make honey-pear iced tea, all you need to do is make the tea first. Boil some water, add the tea bags, and keep it aside until it is done. Then put it in the refrigerator to make it completely chilled. Then, take a big pitcher and add pear nectar, honey, lemon juice, and chilled tea. Stir it well until all the ingredients are mixed properly. It is the only process that you need to follow at the time of making this special party drink. While serving the drink, add a thin slice of pear to make it look even better.
- Mulled Cider:
Ingredients-
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 whole cloves
- 2 whole allspice
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 quarts apple cider or apple juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 to 1-1/2 cups brandy
Method-
Mulled cider is a brilliant drink for the holiday season. To prepare this drink, take all the spices and tie them in a cheesecloth. Then take a big saucepan and add apple cider, all the juices, orange zest, salt, and brown sugar. Boil the mixture and keep it in simmer for at least 30 minutes. After doing that, you will be able to create the mulled cider. Then strain the juice with the help of a strainer. Your mulled cider is all ready to serve. This exquisite drink will make your party better in every way. So, you cannot miss out on making it for your party.
- Slush Drink:
Ingredients-
- 46 ounces of pineapple juice
- 8 cups water
- 12 ounces of frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 12 ounces of frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 4 cups sugar
- 2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
- 2 envelopes of unsweetened cherry soft drink mix or other red flavor of your choice
- Grapefruit or citrus soda
Method-
To prepare a slush drink for your party, add all the fruit juices and keep them in the freezer for 12 hours to freeze them completely. While following this process, stir the mixture every two hours and only then you will be able to come to the actual consistency. After keeping it in the freezer for 12 hours, you do not need to blend anything. Right after this, at the time of serving, add half a cup of the mixture and half of the soda. By doing so, you will be able to prepare the most vibrant-looking slush drink for your house party. It is quite a phenomenal drink that you shouldn’t miss out on.
- Pink Rhubarb Punch:
Ingredients-
- 8 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
- 8 cups water
- 2-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin powder
- 2 cups boiling water
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 6 cups ginger ale,
- Optional: Fresh pineapple wedges, sliced lemons, and sliced strawberries
Method:
To make the most delicious pink rhubarb punch, first you need to take a pan then add the rhubarb and water to boil it. As it boils, keep it in simmering heat for 10 more minutes. After that, strain the mixture and keep the liquid aside. After that, take another bowl and dissolve the sugar while adding gelatin powder and boiling it. Then take the pineapple juice along with lemon juice and the rhubarb liquid. As you mix all the ingredients, keep it in the fridge until it gets chilled. The rhubarb is all ready to serve. At the time of serving it, mix it will chilled ginger ale and garnish with freshly cut fruits.
Make your party even more exciting by offering some refreshing drinks to your guests. The exquisite drinks can make your party even better. Thus, try out some of the drinks for your next party.
