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Alcohol-Free Elegance: 10 Sophisticated Drinks Your Guests Will Love

Alcohol-Free Elegance: 10 Sophisticated Drinks Your Guests Will Love

We often serve either alcohol or coffee and tea at festive gatherings. However, there are numerous exquisite and delicious non-alcoholic cocktails that can replace the traditional aperitif. The process of preparing these drinks is simple: just mix the ingredients to your taste.

Spiced Pear Cocktail

Ingredients:

Apple juice
Apple and pear pieces
Puree of ripe pear flesh
Cane sugar
Vanilla
Nutmeg
Cinnamon sticks

Mix the ingredients and add a pinch of nutmeg. Remember, it’s best not to overdo it with this spice, as too much can spoil the taste and even be toxic. Otherwise, this is a simple recipe for a treat that will grace your table.

Cranberry Ruby

Ingredients:

Cranberry juice
Orange juice
Cranberries
Cane sugar
Cinnamon sticks

Mix the ingredients and add cinnamon. Ensure you buy real cinnamon, not cassia. Real cinnamon is more expensive and healthier, while cassia can be harmful in large quantities due to its coumarin content.

Typically, 2-3 cm of a cinnamon stick is added per glass of drink. It’s recommended to soak the stick in hot water for a few minutes beforehand to fully release its aroma. This infusion can then be added to the main drink.

Mandarin Punch

Ingredients:

Orange juice
Still water
Lemon zest
Sugar syrup
Vanilla foam
Cinnamon

Coconut Snow

Ingredients:

Milk
Ice cream
Vanilla
Coconut flakes

Use a blender and sprinkle with coconut flakes. This dessert looks especially beautiful with cake decorations as a garnish.

Berry Meadow

Ingredients:

Pomegranate juice
Raspberry juice
Lemon juice
Cranberries
Vanilla
Sugar

An interesting combination of juices. Want to create sugared rims on your glasses? Rub the rim with a piece of lemon or dip it in water, then dip it in sugar that you’ve spread thinly on a plate.