Easy Mocktails to Make at Home

When you're looking for a drink that's refreshing and doesn't have any alcohol, mocktails at The Leaf are the perfect solution. Our mixologists don't stop at innovative cocktails - they apply their creativity and ingenuity to our list of flavorful mocktails. We use only the freshest ingredients in our drinks, so you can be sure they'll taste great. Whether you're looking for something fruity or tart, we've got something that will hit all the right notes for you. 




Can't make it out to The Leaf today? We are sharing a few easy mocktails that can be made at home!




Virgin Pimm's Cup

Mixing mint and lemon juice, this drink will provide refreshing flavors with every sip! 

Ingredients:

4–5 mint leaves

0.25 oz fresh lemon juice

Ice

1 oz pomegranate juice

Soda water

Ginger ale

Slice of cucumber

Directions:

-In a highball glass, add 3–4 mint leaves and muddle with lemon juice.

-Fill the glass with ice and stir with a cocktail spoon.

-Add the pomegranate juice, then top with equal parts soda water and ginger ale.

-Garnish with remaining mint leaves and cucumber slice.




Creamsicle Shirley Temple

Do you want a drink that will take you back to your childhood? Try this delicious twist to a Shirley Temple. Kids and adults will adore this drink!

Ingredients

1 can of Orange Soda

1 can of Cream Soda

Ice

Grenadine

Directions:

-Begin by pouring equal parts orange soda and cream soda into a tall glass over ice.

-Stream bright red grenadine into the mix for that classic cherry flavor.

-A cherry and slice of orange make the perfect garnish.



Spice 94 and Tonic

Have you ever tried Seedlip Spice 94? It is a distilled non-alcoholic spirits and provides warm notes from its blend of Allspice berries & Cardamom. 

Ingredients:

Ice

4 Tbsp Seedlip Spice 94

1 cup Fever-Tree Tonic Water

4 cloves star anise

1 sprig rosemary

Directions:

-Fill a balloon glass with ice and add Seedlip Spice 94 and tonic water.

-Garnish with star anise and rosemary.



Hot Mulled Apple Cider

With all the cold outside, we wanted to share a warming drink. Hot Mulled Apple Cider is a delicious treat!

Ingredients

½ cup brown sugar

1 tsp whole allspice

1 tsp whole cloves

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

3 whole cinnamon sticks

8 cups apple cider

1 orange, sliced

Directions

-Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.

-Lower the heat to medium, cover the pot and let the mix simmer for 30 minutes.

-Strain to remove the spices, then serve in mugs while warm.




With so many tasty mocktails, we want to know which one you will try to make first? 



The Leaf, located in downtown Wooster offers a vast menu that will make your breakfast through dinner a delightful experience! Open Tuesday through Sunday, Chef Gina and her team create delicious dishes for you. Bring a friend or dine solo for a relaxing meal away from home.



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Jason Stine