The holidays are a mixed bag. There’s a lot to look forward to, but inevitable stress as well. How do we get through the long to-do lists and expectations while relaxing enough to enjoy them?
“Sleepy Girl” Mocktails may be the answer. These mixed drinks using traditional cocktail ingredients provide an elevated flavor profile without the effects of alcohol.
In other words, they’re the perfect match for our Magnesium ActivMix Powders. Magnesium is known to promote feelings of relaxation, which is what “Sleepy Girl” Mocktails aim to do.* Our version of the Sleepy Girl Mocktail combines the delicious taste with all the benefits of magnesium in just one bottle. Try these four recipes while winding down at home or throwing a holiday mocktail party for friends.
Rudolph’s Red-Nosed Mocktail
We love how this cocktail seamlessly converts to a liquor-free mocktail with our own healthy spin: subbing kombucha for ginger ale. The probiotic punch gives this the tart astringency of a real cocktail without the effects of alcohol. We guarantee you won’t miss the vodka.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Magnesium Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 oz orange juice, chilled
- 1½ oz cranberry juice, chilled
- 1 tsp KAL Calming Lemon Lime ActivMix Powder
- 1 oz lemon-ginger kombucha
- 1 slice of lemon, juiced (about ¼ cup)
- Garnish: Cranberries or maraschino cherries, rosemary sprigs
Instructions:
- Combine orange juice and cranberry juice
- Gently mix in ActivMix Powder.
- Add kombucha and lemon.
- Garnish and enjoy!
Inspired by Call Me PMC
Winter Cranberry Orange Mocktail
The weather may not be tropical, but wherever you are, oranges are in season in December. This is a perfect excuse to enjoy sweet citrus from fresh oranges and Mood Mandarin ActivMix Powder in a holiday mocktail.
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 1 Magnesium Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 tsp Mood Mandarin ActivMix Powder
- ½ oz lemon juice
- 1 scoop KAL Sure Stevia Extract Powder
- 1 sprig fresh thyme or rosemary
- 2 oz ginger beer
- Garnishes: Frozen cranberries, orange peel
Instructions
- To a cocktail shaker, add ice, cranberry juice, orange juice, ActivMix Powder, lemon juice, simple syrup, and thyme or rosemary. Cover and shake well.
- Add ice to glass and strain to pour the drink from the shaker.
- Top with ginger beer and garnish.
Inspired by The Chunky Chef
Cherry Mojito Mocktail
We love how the holidays, more than any other time of year, permit a frosty and fruity flavor dynamic. The cherry and mint of this mojito blend beautifully, and our Calming Cherry ActivMix Powder is a natural way to make this both healthy and soothing.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Serving: 1 Magnesium Mocktail
Ingredients
- 4 cherries, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp Calming Cherry ActivMix Powder
- 1 lime, quartered
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 1 cup club soda
- KAL Sure Stevia Extract Powder to taste
Instructions
- Place chopped cherries and lime in a glass. Add ActivMix Powder and Sure Stevia. Muddle using muddler or wooden spoon about 1 minute until elements are small enough to fit through a straw.
- Clap mint together in your hand to release the scent and add to the glass. Muddle gently.
- Add ice and top with club soda.
- Garnish with lime wheels, mint, and/or extra cherries.
Inspired by The Mindful Mocktail
Blueberry & Cinnamon Infused Mocktail
If your holidays don’t include the wistful aroma of cinnamon, you might be doing it wrong. In this mocktail, it serves as a counterpoint and garnish to the antioxidant fruitiness of fresh blueberries and citrus kick of orange juice.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serving: 1 Magnesium Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 oz frozen blueberries
- 1 tsp orange juice
- ½ tsp honey
- 1 tsp Calming Blueberry ActivMix Powder
- 6½ oz club soda
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Place blueberries in the glass
- Mix orange juice and honey together and add to glass.
- Mix ActivMix with 4 oz water. Add to glass.
- Top off with sparkling water.
- Garnish with rosemary sprig and cinnamon stick. Serve.
Inspired by Eat Smarter
