7 Delicious Infused Holiday Mocktails

Holiday gatherings tend to be centered around alcohol, but for those who don’t enjoy drinking, we’ve compiled a list of some delicious infused mocktails to try this year. Even if you aren’t consuming alcohol, having a festive beverage in hand is nice when mingling with friends and family. We have compiled some delicious cannabis-infused mocktails perfect for any upcoming Holiday festivities. *We do suggest labeling anything that is infused. Just as not everyone wants to consume alcohol, not everyone wants to consume cannabis.

Before you begin, be sure to check out our recipe for our cannabis-infused syrup, as the recipes call for them.

Spiced Pomegranate Mocktail

Ingredients

• Ginger beer
• Pomegranate juice
• Cinnamon stick
• Infused syrup
• Pomegranate seeds for garnish

Directions

1. Mix 1 part pomegranate juice and three parts ginger beer in a tall glass.
2. Add cinnamon stick and allow to sit for 3-5. minutes to absorb flavors. Remove stick.
3. Add 1 tsp. infused simple syrup
4. Add ice, if desired, garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Infused Apple Cider

• 2 c. Apple cider
• Cinnamon sticks
• Star anise
• Orange slices for garnish
• 1/4 c. Infused simple syrup

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat apple cider with cinnamon sticks and star anise over medium heat.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. Stir in simple syrup.
5. Serve warm with an orange slice garnish.

Cranberry Sparkler

Ingredients

• Cranberry juice
• Sparkling grape juice
• One orange
• Fresh cranberries for garnish
• 1/2 c. Infused simple syrup

Directions

1. Mix equal parts cranberry juice with sparkling grape juice.
2. Add the juice of 1 orange.
3. Stir in infused simple syrup.
4. Garnish with cranberries.

Spicy Vanilla Chai Tea

Ingredients

• Hot water
• Chai tea bags
• Vanilla extract
• Milk
• Infused simple syrup

Directions

1. Brew tea according to package directions or personal preference.
2. Add two drops of vanilla extract.
3. Add milk to your liking.
4. Stir in 1 tsp. Of infused simple syrup.

Holiday Punch

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. Pomegranate juice
• 1 c. Tangerine juice (can use orange if not available)
•  1 c. Pineapple juice
• One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1 Bottle of sparkling apple juice
• 1/2 c. infused simple syrup

Directions

1. In a pitcher, add pomegranate juice, tangerine juice, pineapple juice, and infused simple syrup with sliced ginger. Put in fridge overnight, up to 24 hours.
2. When ready to serve, fill each glass halfway with the juice mixture.
3. Add ice to your liking.
4. Top the remainder of the glass with sparkling apple juice and enjoy.

Infused Hot Chocolate

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. White sugar
• 1/3 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder
• One Pinch of salt
• 1/3 c. Boiling water
• 3 1/2 c. Milk
• 3/4 tsp. Vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. of Half and half
• 1/4 c. Infused simple syrup

Directions

1. Combine sugar, salt, and cocoa powder in a saucepan.
2. Add boiling water and whisk until smooth. Stir continuously for two minutes to avoid scorching.
3. Stir in milk and heat until hot but not boiling.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add vanilla and infused simple syrup.
6. Add a little half and half to each mug to help cool the cocoa to the drinking temperature.
7. Fill the remaining mug with cocoa mixture.
8. Garnish with marshmallows or candy cane and enjoy.

Merry mocktail

Ingredients

• 2-3 oz. infused simple syrup
• 2-3 oz. pomegranate juice
• 2-3 oz. club soda
• A squeeze of fresh lime

Directions

1. Pour your desired ratios of rosemary syrup, pomegranate juice, and limey bubbly water over an ice ball into a glass. Stir gently, taste, and adjust.
2. Add pomegranate seeds and a sprig of rosemary, and enjoy!

Need a few more ideas? You can find more here. The possibilities are endless, as any drink you can think of can be infused with our syrup to take it to the next level.