The 6 Best Fall Mocktails

In case you haven’t heard, mocktails are no longer boring. They’re not just for Sober October, or Dry January for that matter! Today, mocktails are legit drinks that are ordered and enjoyed by millions across the world. These are 6 of the best Fall mocktails!

Fall Mocktails from The Mixer

The number one factor behind the low and no alcohol trend is health. People are looking for healthier and cleaner premium drinks. Mocktails have opened a door that allows us to self-regulate yet still feel sophisticated and enjoy something fancier than a club soda.

We’ve hand-picked our favorite mocktails that are packed full of seasonal flavors yet contain zero alcohol – double win!

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• 1) Hot Pumpkin Pie Mocktail: for indulgent cozy vibes
• 2) Apple Butter Mocktail: for sweet nostalgia
• 3) Blueberry Ginger Zinger: for berry lovers
• 4) Citrus Smash: for lemonade fans
• 5) Shirley Temple: for classics making a comeback
• 6) Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail: for a vitamin boost
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1) Hot Pumpkin Pie Mocktail: for indulgent cozy vibes

Drinkable pumpkin pie in a glass, anyone? We thought so!

Ingredients (for 6 people)

• 4 cups of milk 
• 1 can of pumpkin puree 
• 1.5 teaspoons of pumpkin spice 
• Whipped cream 
• Cinnamon 
• Strips of baked pumpkin pie crust to garnish, optional

Instructions

1. Add the milk to a pot  
2. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat to a slow simmer
3. Stir through pumpkin puree and spices until mixed through 
4. Ladle into warmed glass mugs
5. Dollop over some whipped cream
6. Dust with cinnamon
7. Serve with baked pumpkin pie crusts for dipping

2) Apple Butter Mocktail: for sweet nostalgia

An Apple Butter Mocktail is packed with the inviting flavors of warm apple pie. Made with real apple butter (just like mum used to make), this Autumn drink is perfect as an indulgent drink with your friends.

For this recipe, you’ll be making your own apple butter. Don’t worry—it’s super simple to make. “Contrary to what the name suggests, apple butter does not contain any butter. It’s basically just a fancy name for apples that have been pureed, spiced and cooked down to give them a butter-like texture. It is easy to make and store in your fridge. Use it in cocktails, to spread on toast, as a glaze on meat or add it to your morning oats.” (Helena Lombard, The Mixer)

Ingredients (for 2 people)

• 1 oz of apple juice
• 2 tablespoon of apple butter 
• Dash of non-alcoholic orange bitters 
• Juice of half a lemon 
• Ginger beer
• Coarse cinnamon sugar and simple syrup, for rimming 
• Thinly sliced apples and a cinnamon stick, to garnish

Instructions

1. Pour some simple syrup on a plate and some coarse cinnamon sugar on another
2. Dip the rim of your cocktail glass into the syrup and then into the sugar, twisting to coat, before adding ice cubes to the glass 
3. Combine the apple juice, apple butter, lemon juice and bitters in a cocktail shaker and give it a dry shake (in other words, a shake without ice) 
4. Shake vigorously until properly combined then strain into your prepared cocktail glass Top up with ginger beer and garnish with a cinnamon stick and apple slice on the rim to serve

3) Blueberry Ginger Zinger: for berry lovers

If you love the fiery taste of ginger combined with fruity berries, then this Blueberry Ginger Zinger is for you.

Ingredients (for one)

• ⅓ oz ginger-infused simple syrup
• 1 cup of blueberries
• 4 oz lime juice
• Club soda or seltzer
• A twist of lime and blueberries for garnish
• Ice

Method

1. Using a hand blender, blitz the blueberries and lime juice until it's a puree consistency.
2. Next, strain through a fine sieve for a smooth puree.
3. Add to a large cocktail mixer, add ginger syrup (to taste), and stir to combine.
4. Pour into two ice-filled highball glasses.
5. Top up with a seltzer or club soda.
6. Garnish with a twist of lime and fresh blueberries.

💭 Top tip

Make your own ginger-flavored simple syrup by combining one cup of each water, sugar, and sliced ginger root in a pot. Bring to a slow boil, reduce the heat, and simmer (with the lid on) for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and leave to steep for an hour. Strain the syrup into a glass bottle and seal. Keep in a sealed bottle in the fridge until you’re going to use it.

4) Citrus Smash: for lemonade fans

Step aside bottled lemonade. The Citrus Smash will give you a run for your money.

Ingredients (for one)

• 1 tbsp. lemon curd
• 1 tbsp. simple syrup
• Club soda or seltzer
• Fresh mint leaves
• Sliced lemon
• Ice

Method

1. Put about six mint leaves, 4 slices of deseeded lemon, simple syrup, and lemon curd in a highball glass.
2. Muddle together.
3. Add ice and pour over club soda.
4. Garnish with fresh mint, a dried orange slice, and a swizzle stick.

💭 Top tip

If you don’t have a cocktail muddler, you can use the back of a wooden spoon instead.
Works like a charm!

5) Shirley Temple: for classics making a comeback

Shirley Temple is the most famous mocktail in the world - and she’s here to stay.

Ingredients (for one)

• ½ oz grenadine
• ¼ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 5 - 6 oz chilled ginger ale
• 3 maraschino cherries for garnish
• Ice

Method

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add grenadine and a squeeze of lime juice.
3. Top with ginger ale.
4. Garnish with skewered cherries and a swizzle stick.

💭 Top tip

Make your own grenadine with 2 cups pomegranate juice, 2 cups sugar, and a small handful of lemon peels. Simply combine all ingredients, bring to a slow boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer with lid on for around 15 minutes and stir every now and then. Cool and decant into a bottle. Keep sealed in the fridge.

6) Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail: for a vitamin boost

Feeling a slump in energy? Then, cut back on the booze and try this vitamin-rich Sparkling Blood Orange Mocktail.

Ingredients (for one)

• 4 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ tablespoon honey
• ½ oz lime juice
• Club soda or seltzer
• Blood orange slices for garnish
• Ice

Method

1. Pour the fresh blood orange juice into a cocktail shaker.
2. Add vanilla, honey, lime juice, and ice.
3. Shake for about 30 seconds (or until properly chilled).
4. Pour into an ice-filled highball glass.
5. Top with club soda.
6. Garnish with slices of blood orange and a bamboo straw.

💭 Top tip

To get the most juice out of your blood orange (or any citrus for that matter), make sure it's at room temperature. Even better? Pop the blood orange into a bowl of warm water for a few minutes before juicing.

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