With the Fourth of July well behind us, and the Royal Baby craziness winding down, we’re due for a “yay we made it!” celebration. But we could probably also go for a detox. Here are some delicious, alcohol-free (and easy peasy!) mocktail recipes to liven up the rest of your summer without the empty calories.
(PS: Stay tuned for details on our #DropTheBabyWeight challenge where we’ll get fit with The Duchess of Cambridge… kind of.)
Mock Champagne
(2) 2-liter Bottles of Ginger Ale, Chilled
(1) 46-ounce Can of Pineapple Juice, Chilled
(1) 64-ounce Bottle of White Grape Juice, Chilled
Directions
Mix the ingredients together in a large punch bowl, and enjoy!
Watermelon Daiquiri
(6) Ice Cubes
2-cups Cubed, Seeded Watermelon
1-teaspoon honey
Directions
Place ice cubes in the blender and pulse until crushed. Add Watermelon and blend for about 1 minute. Add honey and blend for 10 seconds. Sip and enjoy!
Cran-Dandy Cooler
2-cups of Cranberry Juice
1-cup of Pineapple Juice
1-cup of Orange Juice
(1) 4-ounce Jar Maraschino Cherries
2-tablespoons of Lemon Juice
(1) 12-ounce Can/Bottle of Ginger Ale
(1) Orange, Sliced in Rounds
Directions
In a gallon pitcher combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, cherry juice and lemon juice.
Just before serving, slowly add ginger ale; stir to blend.
Serve over ice in cups or glasses.
Garnish with cherry and orange slices.
Recipies courtesy of AllRecipies.com (Mock Champagne, Watermelon “Daiquiri”, and Cran-Dandy Cooler)