St. Patrick’s Day is coming and if you are looking for a way to throw a sober green themed party, we have some tips for you! Let’s face it, most holidays involve parties where alcohol is served. If you are choosing sobriety, planning your own holiday parties gives you a chance to decide what is served.
There are plenty of non-alcoholic drink options and here are some of our favorites!
- Fruit juices are a healthy option. Offer some of the favorites like orange or cranberry juice. Mixing the juices can also create a fresh blend for your guest. Add sliced fruit into the mix for an elegant touch! Since it is St. Patty’s Day, another idea is to go for a healthy green juice. Mix in celery, pineapple, and apples for the ultimate green blend filled with nutrition.
- Sparkling water is always a go-to for those living sober lives. Offer plain and flavored sparkling options like berry, watermelon, or lemon. Add some green food coloring into the mix to cheers to and celebrate the luck of the Irish!
- Tea please! Whether it is hot or iced tea, tea is a must for guests on St. Patrick’s day. It’s refreshing and you can garnish it up with all the greenery like mint leaves! Add some lemon for the perfect finishing touch to this sober beverage.
- Kombucha is brewed but far from a brewery’s tastings. It is fermented tea and is a great non-alcoholic alternative with probiotic benefits that are wonderful for your body and are great for your party guests.
- A pot of gold is always found in milk and non-dairy, creamy alternatives that are often used for smoothies. Those living a healthy lifestyle will appreciate a selection of almond milk or coconut milk based smoothies. You can add fresh or frozen fruit, nuts, and get smoothies green by opting for green veggies and fruit. Just press blend!
- Soda may not be the healthiest option but it beats wine and other alcohol. Offer a variety of the classics and your party will be in tip top shape.
- Last, but not least, Mocktails. Get festive with some fun, green inspired mocktails to keep the party going. (see below)
Below are some of our favorite St Patrick’s Day Inspired Mocktails to liven up your party:
Leprechaun’s Delight
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lime slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the spinach leaves, chopped cucumber, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, and honey or agave nectar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Top each glass with 1/2 cup of sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint leaves if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing and healthy green mocktail!
Shamrock Sipper
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the fresh spinach, mint leaves, lime juice, and honey or agave nectar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Top each glass with 1/2 cup of sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with mint sprigs and lime wedges if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your refreshing and festive Shamrock Sipper mocktail!
Lucky Leprechaun
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: kiwi slices for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the fresh kiwi, lime juice, honey or agave nectar, and coconut water. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with kiwi slices if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your sweet and tangy Lucky Leprechaun mocktail!
Emerald Elixir
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh green grapes
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup still or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: cucumber slices and green grapes for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the fresh cucumber, green grapes, lime juice, and honey or agave nectar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Add 1/2 cup of still or sparkling water to each glass and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with cucumber slices and green grapes if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your crisp and refreshing Emerald Elixir mocktail!
Pot of Gold Punch
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mango, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: pineapple and mango chunks for garnish
Instructions:
- In a blender, combine the fresh pineapple, mango, lime juice, honey or agave nectar, and coconut water. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blended mixture into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two glasses.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with pineapple and mango chunks if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your tropical and fruity Pot of Gold Punch mocktail!
Green and Tonic
Ingredients:
- 1 green tea bag
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: lime slices for garnish
Instructions:
- Steep the green tea bag in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then remove the tea bag and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and honey or agave nectar until well combined.
- Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
- Divide the green tea evenly between the two glasses.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the lime and honey mixture into each glass.
- Top each glass with 1/2 cup of sparkling water.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime slices if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your zesty and refreshing Green and Tonic mocktail!
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