17 Fall-Inspired Mocktails to Try for Sober October
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Whether you’re hosting a fall get-together or want a fancy drink to wind down in the evening, these nonalcoholic fall drinks are worth trying! Each beverage features delicious fall produce like apples, beets, cranberries and pumpkin. With recipes like our Ginger-Beet Juice and our Turmeric Latte, these tasty drinks are perfect for anyone looking for options for Sober October.
Herbal Chamomile Health Tonic
Immunity-boosting ingredients—ginger, lemon and rosemary—are steeped with soothing chamomile tea and honey for a homemade health tonic. While the drink may help when you're sick, it's not a quick fix. Drinking wellness tonics, like this one, regularly over time may help boost your immune system. Serve hot, room temperature or cold.
Ginger-Beet Juice
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In this healthy ginger-beet juice, we pack in vegetables by adding kale and a carrot, and sweeten with an orange and apple.
Turmeric Latte
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Try this vegan turmeric latte made from steamed almond milk and sweetened with a touch of maple syrup.
Fizzy Rosemary Cider Mocktail
Many types of mocktails are high in sugar, but this easy mocktail cuts down on the calories and carbs by using club soda and our sugar-free simple syrup recipe.
Apple-Ginger Moscow Mule Mocktail
Legend has it that the Moscow Mule was created when three entrepreneurs—a vodka businessman, a ginger-beer maker and a copper-mug saleswoman—were down on their luck. The copper mug may seem decorative, but some argue it's the key to keeping your mule colder longer, or that it even adds a bit of flavor. We love this zero-proof version all the same in any ol' glass.
Spinach-Apple Juice
This healthy spinach-apple juice is a green-nutrient powerhouse loaded with calcium for bone health, and vitamins A and C for antioxidants.
Elderberry Elixir Mocktail
This effervescent mocktail features immune-boosting elderberry syrup alongside anti-inflammatory turmeric and a dose of vitamin C from orange juice. Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. Depending on the sweetness of your elderberry syrup, you may want to use more or a little less.
Green Spinach Superfood Shots
Spinach, celery and apples pack a nutritional punch in this green superfood shot. Spinach is rich in vitamin A, folate, calcium and iron, and pairing it with vitamin C-rich lemon juice helps your body absorb the iron from the leafy greens.
Moscow Mule Mocktail
In this Moscow Mule mocktail, the slightly spicy flavor of ginger is balanced with fresh lime juice for a tart and refreshing drink. If you can't find ginger syrup in stores, you can easily make your own.
Cranberry-Orange Punch
Abby Littlejohn
This gorgeous fruity punch is perfect for any party—serve it on its own for a fun mocktail that will please kids and adults alike. Or, set out optional alcoholic mix-ins, like tequila and/or vodka, for a mix-your-own cocktail station.
Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea
Ana Cadena
This herbal iced tea blends sour, berry-flavored hibiscus tea with sweet pomegranate juice.
Sage Tea
Fresh sage is an aromatic herb perfect for making flavorful caffeine-free tea. Herbalists say sage tea may even settle upset stomachs and soothe sore throats. Plus, the honey in this tea recipe can also help calm a cough.
Anti-Inflammatory Golden Tonic
The combination of green tea, herbs, honey, apple-cider vinegar and spices makes for a tasty and refreshing beverage in this tonic.
Soothing Ginger-Lemon Tea
Take a moment out of your day to savor this soothing tea made with lemon peel, ginger and green tea.
Orange-Earl Grey Iced Tea
Get a little pick-me-up with this orange-infused Earl Grey iced tea. This beverage is fruity, perfect for serving alongside your lunch or dinner.
Sorrel Spritz Mocktail
A celebratory red drink made during the holidays in Jamaica, this sorrel spritz is infused with cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Instead of using white rum, these mocktails are topped off with seltzer for a refreshing fizz. The gorgeous red hue of the drink comes from dried Jamaican sorrel, also known as hibiscus.
Sparkling Cranberry-Cider Mocktail
This easy mocktail recipe marries apple cider with tart cranberry juice. The sweet-and-sour combo gets its sparkle from club soda. Be sure to add the soda just before serving for maximum fizziness in this festive holiday drink.
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