Grinch Mocktail
A simple, gloriously green Grinch mocktail for Christmas. With green apple, cucumber, lemon and your choice of mixer, you can make this festive mocktail your way.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 3 oz apple cucumber juice (see note 1)
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice)
- 6 mint leaves
- Your choice of mixer - I love non-alcoholic sparkling wine, ginger kombucha or ginger beer (see note 2)
- Optional garnishes: cranberries, mint, lime wheel and/or a green apple and sugar rim
Instructions
- Add the lemon juice to your shaker.
- Clap the mint together in your hands to release the scent and oils, then add to the shaker along with the apple cucumber juice.
- Add some ice to the shaker, replace the lid and shaker well for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a glass over ice and top with your choice of mixer. Stir, garnish and enjoy!
Notes
Note 1 green apple & cucumber juice: blend ½ diced apple and 2 inches cucumber with 4 tablespoons water, then strain. Add more water if you need to, to help facilitate blending.
Note 2 mixer: I personally love non-alcoholic sparkling in wine in this because it gives it more of an adult feel, but kombucha or ginger beer also work perfectly!