Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or for up to 2 days.
Or maybe you like whipping up a special drink after work, but don’t always want booze on a weeknight.For both of these reasons, I have a few go-to nonalcoholic cocktail recipes I return to regularly, and I’m always on the lookout for more..
When it comes to mocktails, you want to make something that's not overly complicated or time-consuming.The key is to find simple formulas that you don’t need a recipe for while still yielding celebration-worthy results — and social media has become one of my go-to sources for easy, accessible mocktails, now that more people are sharing their methods for making zero-proof beverages.. You’ll notice a few common ingredients among these ideas, and as long as you keep at least one bubbly beverage (like seltzer or Sprite) and some good quality juice or citrus on hand, you can come up with a mocktail in seconds.Bonus points if you garnish with fresh fruit or herbs.
But to get you started, and until you’re comfortable riffing nonalcoholic drinks off the top of your head, here are some of our favorite easy mocktails from TikTok and Instagram..Blood orange spritz.
We’re in the middle of blood orange season, and an easy way to take advantage of this stunningly hued citrus is by incorporating it into a two-ingredient drink.
For this, you’ll only need one blood orange and a citrusy soda or sparkling water of your choice.Cook over high heat, turning, until browned, 5 minutes.
Scrape the tofu onto the platter, keeping it separate from the mushrooms.. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the skillet.Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Add the mustard greens and sesame oil, season with salt and cook until the greens are wilted and just tender, 4 minutes.Add the greens to the platter.