Celebrate the Holiday Season with Mocktails!

Expect to see mocktails featured at holiday gatherings this season! More people are looking for ways to celebrate mindfully while maintaining healthy choices. A mocktail is a broad term for a fun, flavorful drink prepared without alcohol. Some mocktails are as simple as a fruit-flavored spritzer, others as fancy as a spiced, warm drink topped with citrus rinds and herb décor. Mocktails can be crafted to benefit the body by improving digestion and brightening the skin.

Impress both your guests and yourself with this simple and delicious mocktail recipe.

Cucumber Cooler Mocktail

Muddle or smash together:

• 5 cucumber slices
• 3 mint leaves
• 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup

Add:

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons sparkling water

Strain and pour over 1 cup of ice and enjoy the cooling mint and cucumber and the brightness of fresh lime.

For a deeper dive into these hand-crafted drinks, join the Healthy Living Team on December 17th from 5-6:30 PM for a cooking demonstration on Functional Mocktails!

This article comes to you from the Cow Creek Health and Wellness Center Dietetics and Healthy Living Team

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