[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2019\/12\/festive-mocktails\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2019\/12\/festive-mocktails\/","headline":"5 Festive Yet Healthy Mocktails","name":"5 Festive Yet Healthy Mocktails","description":"Whether you\u2019re sober curious or just looking for a different spin on beverages for your next gathering, try these mocktail recipe recommendations from UPMC Magee chefs. These mocktails keep the party festive, fun, and healthy. Virgin Grapefruit Margarita Ingredients 1 cup grapefruit juice (if you\u2019re not a grapefruit lover, orange juice works as well) 1 […]","datePublished":"2019-12-24","dateModified":"2023-10-16","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/women-regions","name":"UPMC Magee-Womens","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/women-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/upmc-magee-womens-hospital\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC HealthBeat","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/UPMC-HealthBeat-Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/mocktail.jpg","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/mocktail.jpg","height":325,"width":754},"url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2019\/12\/festive-mocktails\/","about":["Living and Wellness","Women's Health"],"wordCount":457,"articleBody":"Whether you\u2019re sober curious or just looking for a different spin on beverages for your next gathering, try these mocktail recipe recommendations from UPMC Magee chefs. These mocktails keep the party festive, fun, and healthy.Virgin Grapefruit MargaritaIngredients1 cup grapefruit juice (if you\u2019re not a grapefruit lover, orange juice works as well)1 cup fresh lime juice1 cup sweet and sour4 cups club soda or sparkling water1 cup simple syrupOrange and lime slices for garnishDirectionsCombine grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, sweet and sour, and club soda in pitcher. Taste and slowly add simple syrup until you reach a level of sweetness that fits your liking.Pour over ice and garnish with orange and lime slices.Lavender Lemonade SpritzerThis one has a special place in my heart.\u00a0 When my wife was pregnant with our first son, fresh lavender was like magic for her.\u00a0 Lavender can be a little tricky to find year-round but we\u2019re steeping it, so dried lavender will work too!–Chef Jon PolleyIngredients8 cups of water1 cup sugar1 1\/4 cup Meyer lemon or regular juice, about 6 to 8 lemonsJuice of 1 lime6 sprigs of fresh lavender\u200b (or 3 teaspoons of lavender)Pinch of saltClub soda or sparkling waterDirectionsBring water to a boil in a medium pot. Add sugar and then lower to a simmer for about 5 minutes.\u00a0 Make sure to stir regularly so that the sugar dissolves completely.Turn off the heat and stir in lemon juice, lime juice, and lavender. Let it cool until it comes to room temperature. Strain out the lavender.Put lemonade in\u00a0the\u00a0fridge until completely cool.Pour over ice, add your desired amount of club soda, stir, and garnish with lemon wedges and a pinch of the lavender.Dark and StormyIngredients8 ounces of ginger beer1\/2 ounce of fresh lime juice2 to 3 ounces of pineapple juiceDirectionsPour ingredients over crushed ice and enjoy.Meyer Lemon SangriaIngredients1 apple, sliced1 orange, sliced1\/2 cup sugar2 Meyer lemons, juiced1\/2 cup orange juice1\/4 cup lime juice40 ounces of white or red grape juiceDirectionsAdd sliced fruit and juice to a glass pitcher.Add ice and chill until time to serve.Faux MojitoIngredientsCrushed ice8 mint leaves, plus extra for garnish3 ounces lime juice1 1\/2 ounces simple syrup2 ounces of club sodaDirectionsFill a pint glass one-third full with ice, then add mint leaves. Add the lime juice and sugar syrup. Lightly mash the leaves together with the liquid using a muddle stick or wooden pestle, careful not to tear the leaves.Fill the glass with more ice, then add club soda.Garnish with more mint and enjoy! Editor's Note: This article was originally published on December 24, 2019, and was last reviewed on October 16, 2023."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2019","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2019\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"12","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2019\/\/12\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"5 Festive Yet Healthy Mocktails","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2019\/12\/festive-mocktails\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]