10 Mocktails to survive Lockdown!

Transform your cordials into mouth-watering mocktails!

Not sure about you, but all this time at home, drinking copious cups of tea and coffee is wearing thin now!  There’s only so much caffeine one can take! Yet as healthy as water is, that’s not hitting the spot either and you’re left craving something different.

As the boredom kicks in there’s a temptation to crack open a beer or a bottle of wine, but before that, why not first try out a mocktail?  You might be pleasantly surprised!  Find your inner bartender!

There’s been a growing trend of people cutting down on alcohol consumption over the last couple of years.  Some argue that Millennials and Gen Zers are drinking less than older generations, in part because of fears related to losing control while drunk and having the evidence shared on Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook!

“Control has become a key watchword for today’s younger drinkers,” Jonny Forsyth, a global food-and-drink analyst at Mintel, said in 2017. “Unlike previous cohorts, their nights out are documented through photos, videos, and posts across social media where it is likely to remain for the rest of their lives,” Forsyth continued. “Over-drinking is, therefore, something many seek to avoid.”  It’s certainly an interesting perspective.

What is a mocktail?

Not everyone wants to drink but that doesn’t mean the nondrinkers should be left out and banished to the corner with a can of cola!  Because of the demand for more visually and aesthetically appealing drinks than normal soft drinks, the concept known as “Mocktails” was born. Mocktails, an abbreviation for “mock cocktails”. The word “mock” meaning to “imitate or mimic” are imitations of cocktails in the sense that they seem similar to them, but do not have alcohol or any other spirits. They can liven up any lockdown – minus the hangover.

There’s still a stigma around people who say they don’t drink and we suppose this comes from our culture.   It has always been deemed “cool” to down a pint or to drink as many shots as you can until you literally are “legless”. We are famous for our drunken antics abroad and have a bit of a reputation for being a boozy nation.  The more bars and restaurants make non-alcohol options just as sexy as alcohol versions, the more people will feel less stigmatised.

Who invented the Mocktail?

It’s impossible to pinpoint who created the very first mocktail but it is believed that the Shirley Temple – traditionally, ginger ale with a dash of grenadine, maraschino cherry and lemon for garnish, named after the famous child actress, first popularised the idea of making soft drinks more glamourous.

   

Source: The Story Behind, 10 abr. 2019

What’s in a mocktail?

Fruit juices are the main component of the drink that not only provides the taste but also gives a health factor to the beverage. Lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange juice and apple juice are very common in making any kind of mocktail. Usually, packaged juices are included, but fresh fruits are also crushed to give a refreshing taste.

Along with juices, other carbonated drinks cola, lemonade, ginger ale including soda water are used with cordials to create mocktails that have any extra fizz.

To make some rich and creamy mocktails, ice cream, coconut cream/milk or mashed banana is usually inculcated. Chocolate syrup, milk, and coffee are particularly used to make the drinks or the people who like to have a warm kind of mocktail. These ingredients may also be used to make chilled and frozen drinks.

Our Top 10  Mocktail Ideas

Non Boozy Ginger Mojito

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 Lime Wedges
• 8 Mint Leaves
• 1 Spoon White Sugar
• 30ml Mr Fitzpatrick’s Ginger
• Top with soda

METHOD:

• Glass: Collins
• Ice: Crushed
• Process: Build in glass & stir

Mr Fitz Cream Soda Pop Culture

INGREDIENTS:

• 50ml Mr Fitzpatrick’s Cream Soda
• 50ml Milk
• 25ml Cold brew Coffee
• Scoop Vanilla Icecream
• Pinch of Salt
• Garnish: Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Whipped Cream & Salted Caramel Popcorn

METHOD:

• Glass Sundae
• Ice: Crushed
• Process: Blend

Mr Fitz Very Berry Root Beer

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 Blueberries
• 3 Strawberries
• 50ml Mr Fitzpatrick’s Root Beer
• 30ml Lime Juice
• Top with soda water
• Garnish: Lemon wedge & fresh berries

METHOD:

• Glass: Collins
• Ice: Crushed Ice
• Process: Muddle, build in glass & churn

Mr Fitz Iron Fruit Brew

Recipe creation & photography by @justshakeorstir

• 40ml Iron Brew Tonic Cordial
• 2 – 3 Fresh Loime
• 2-3 Sliced Strawberris
• 4-5 Slices Fresh Ginger
• 4-5 Bluberries
• Top with Soda Water

METHOD:

• Build in glass over ice and garnish with mint

Ye Olde Sweet Shop

• Glass: Collins
• Ice: Cubed
• Process: Build in glass & stir

Non Boozy Elderflower Spritzer

Ingredients:

• 25ml Mr Fitzpatrick’s Elderflower & Apple
• Dash of lemon juice
• Top with alcohol-free sparkling wine

METHOD

• Glass: Champagne
• Ice: None
• Process: Build in glass & stir

Sarsarpilla Pear Sling

INGREDIENTS

• 50ml Mr Fitzpatricks  Lemon, Yuzu & Turmeric
• 10ml Lemon Juice
• Top with Dry Dragon Real Kombucha
• Garnish: Slice of lemon

METHOD

• Glass: Collins
• Ice: Cubed
• Build up in glass

 

Strawberry & Kiwi Fruit Tea

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Strawberries (Halved)
• 2 Slices Kiwi (Halved)
• 50ml Green Tea
• 37.5ml Mr Fitzpatrick’s Strawberry & Kiwi
• 20ml Lemon juice
• Dash Sugar
• Garnish: Strawberry & Kiwi

METHOD

• Glass: Collins
• Ice: Cubed
• Process: Shake & Strain

Rhubarb & Rosehip Quencher

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Lime wedges
• 6 Mint Leaves
• 30ml Mr Fitzpatrick’s Rhubarb & Rosehip
• Top with Apple Juice
• Garnish: Candied Rose Petal, Mint SpriG

METHOD

• Glass: Rocks
• Ice: Crushed
• Process: Muddle & churn

Now going booze-free isn’t for everyone and there’s nothing wrong with that! But for anyone interested in trying a 30-day sober challenge, get in touch with Sober Experiment 

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We help to give people new coping mechanisms so they don’t feel the need to self-medicate and show them how fulfilling life can be without alcohol

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We arm you with the facts so you can make informed and educated choices surrounding alcohol

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If you are still uninspired, take a look here for even more ideas and inspiration!

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/how-to-reduce-your-drinking/how-to-cut-down/

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/drinks/how-to/g785/best-mocktail-recipes/

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/non-alcoholic-cocktail

https://www.delish.com/entertaining/g3289/mocktail-recipes/