Non-alcoholic Winter Cocktail Recipes With Lyres
Winter is coming and I have 3 Non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to keep you warm this festive season. All made with Smartblends non-alcoholic partner Lyres.
With winter quickly approaching and the festive season upon us. Cocktail time is in full swing.
For the majority of people, booze and winter go hand in hand. Cosying up with a hot toddy at night, sipping on mulled wine during a winter walk. Their seems to be this thing about cold air and festive vibes that makes us want to drink.
It’s no wonder that alcohol abuse goes through the roof this time of year.
Balancing a mindful lifestyle
At first glaze you may be the type of person that thinks “Non-alcoholic winter cocktails? No thanks, I’m not sober” and if thats’' you, then let me explain why these cocktails may be of interest to you. Because believe me you, I’ve been that person too!…
Here on Smartblend, we practice mindful drinking. The practise of balancing a healthy lifestyle especially when it comes to alcohol. By no means does that mean we have to go sober. Just check out my cocktail recipe page here, Smartblend is full of big boozy cocktail recipes and guides. Sober is not what we are round here. However, just because i’m not sober, doesn’t mean if I want to enjoy an adult drink or cocktail that it has to be boozy.
I suspect that throughout this festive season, I’m going to be drinking a whole lot of alcohol. So when theirs a chance to cut down, on a day when I just don’t need the booze, I will be taking that chance to have a more mindful drink. Because lets face it. There’s few cocktails better then winter cocktails. It’s more then just a delicious drink but it adds to the festive feeling.
We may want that feeling but can’t get it because of one reason or another, maybe we are in work early and so need a clear head, maybe its 12 in the afternoon and not socially accepted to be glugging hot toddies. Whatever the reason is. You by no means have to miss out, you can instead opt for a non-alcoholic cocktail which will offer that same festive feeling, without sacrificing on that adult “boozy” flavour.
Non-alcoholic Winter Cocktails
With that being said, below are 3 alcohol free recipes to get that winter festive feeling without the booze. From a non-alcoholic hot toddy to a non-alcoholic espresso martini for the days when a coffee just isn’t what you want but a espresso martini is to much.
All of which are made with Smartblends non-alcoholic partner Lyres.
Lyres
Lyres is the worlds most awarded brand in the non-alcoholic drinks category. They make everything from Whisky and Rum substitutes to Coffee and Amaretto like products. The range is vast and something that you can check out here.
They have even just launched a non-alcoholic substitute for sparkling wine. Perfect for celebrating without the booze. Baby shower drinks anyone?
The Cocktail Recipes
Winter Pick Me Up
Ingredients
Method
Combine both ingredients into a rocks glass filled with ice and stir till preferred dilution.
Non-Alcoholic Hot Toddy
Ingredients
150ml Hot Water
1 Large Orange wedge
1 Star Anise
Grated Nutmeg
Method
In a heat proof glass, add the Lyres Amaretti and star anise.
Squeeze the large orange wedge into the glass then drop in the orange.
Fill with hot water and allow the flavours to infuse for 1-2 minutes.
Grate over the nutmeg 2-3 times, cosy up and enjoy!
Lyres Espresso Martini
Ingredients
15ml Vanilla Syrup
50ml Espresso
Method
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
Shake well with ice and fine strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish with 3 coffee beans.
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