this decadent christmas pudding mocktail can be made ahead of time and is the perfect non-alcoholic cocktail for the holidays.
So you love Christmas pudding? And you love mocktails? You are in for a treat with this Christmas pudding mocktail.
You are reading correctly. This non-alcoholic cocktail actually tastes like Christmas pudding!
It has a combination of pomegranate and cranberry juice, mixed fruit, spices and citrus.
Even better, it's easy to make and can be made a day or two ahead of time, so its one less thing to prepare on the day.
For those experiencing a white Christmas, this can be served hot in a big cosy mug. If you're looking for more Winter mocktails, my non-alcoholic mulled wine is perfect too.
If you'd prefer it cold, it is perfect served over ice with some extra orange slices. The more ice, the better! Prefer a sparkling version? Fill your glass with half of the mocktail recipe and top up with sparkling water. Non alcoholic sparkling champagne would also make it extra special.
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Christmas pudding mocktail ingredients
- Cranberry juice: I always choose organic juice for my recipes where possible. A good grocer or supermarket is the best place to buy it.
- Pomegranate juice: I personally love Bickfords or Sunraysia. Both have a 5 star health rating and taste delicious.
- Dried mixed fruit: Usually found in the baking aisle, look for dried mixed fruit with orange and lemon rind if possible. If you can't find one with added rind, don't worry!
- Fresh orange and lemon: These citrus fruits give the mocktail a beautiful flavour. When zesting, be sure to only remove the very top layer. If the skin goes really white, you've grated a little too far! Both the zest and the fruit is used for this drink. TIP: grate the zest before cutting the orange and lemon.
- Cloves: I love Masterfoods whole cloves, but a clove is a clove - the brand really doesn't matter.
- Mixed spice: This is also called pudding spice, or pumpkin pie spice, depending on where in the world you are from!
- Nutmeg: This mocktail tastes amazing with fresh nutmeg, so use it if you have it. If not, the ground version is fine.
How to make the Christmas mocktail:
This recipe could not be easier to make, and can be made a day or 2 ahead of time.
- Place all ingredients in a large jug or bowl.
- Cover and leave overnight in the fridge. You can leave this for up to 2 days and it will still work perfectly.
- Remove the larger pieces of fruit, then strain the mixture using cheesecloth. If you don't have cheesecloth, don't worry - a similar cotton replacement will do. Pillow cases and cotton tea towels work well.
- Serve in a glass with ice for a cold version. Heat in the microwave for warm. Garnish with orange slices, herbs and/or a cinnamon stick! The coconut rim adds a little festivity too. Simply moisten the rim with orange or lime, then dip the glass in a shallow dish of coconut.
I hope you enjoy this Christmas pudding mocktail as much as I loved creating it!
Cheers!
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Christmas Pudding Mocktail
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cranberry juice low sugar
- 1 cup Pomegranate juice
- ½ cup Dried mixed fruit
- 2 teaspoons Orange zest
- 4 slices Orange
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 slices Lemon
- 2 Whole cloves
- ½ teaspoon Mixed spice
- ¼ teaspoon Grated nutmeg (fresh or ground)
- 1 tablespoon Fine desiccated coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large jug or bowl.
- Cover and leave overnight in fridge.
- Using a fine strainer (I recommend cheesecloth or similar) strain into a clean jug or glass.
- Serve in a glass with lots of ice or heated in a mug. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, orange slice and greenery of your choice.
Nutrition
NUTRITIONAL VALUES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND DO NOT INCLUDE CARBS FROM SUGAR ALCOHOLS.
Vicki says
Loved this Christmas Pudding Mocktail ❤️❤️❤️❤️🐟
The Mindful Mocktail says
Thanks Vicki, it's one of my favourites too!