Whether you’re toasting to loved ones, health, Christmas, or simply to living another year, the holidays allow for a special season of celebration. While it’s great to celebrate, it may seem intimidating to harness your health progress amidst the wining and dining. This doesn’t mean you need to remove yourself from the fun with friends and family, though. We’ve concocted some delicious drink ideas for you to enjoy throughout the holidays and all-year long.

Cranberry Orange Mocktail

Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh cranberries
• ½ in piece of fresh ginger thinly sliced
• 2 oz pure or 100% cranberry juice
• 1 can orange flavored sparkling water or seltzer
• 4 orange slices
• 2 rosemary sprigs
• Ice

Preparation

1. Soak ½ of the fresh cranberries in hot water for about 10 minutes.
2. Drain water from the cranberries. Divide the softened cranberries and ginger slices in half and add to the bottom of 2 low ball or rocks glasses. Muddle with a wooden spoon or a muddler.
3. Squeeze 1 orange slice over cranberries and ginger in each glass and muddle some more.
4. Fill the glass with ice. Pour the 1 ounce of cranberry juice in each glass and ½ of the orange sparkling water or seltzer and stir well.
5. Remove some leaves from the end of rosemary sprigs and thread the fresh cranberries onto the sprig for garnish. Lay on top or in the glass.
6. Add an orange slice to the glass for garnish.

Ginger Turmeric Shots

Ingredients

• 4 inch fresh ginger root peeled and grated
• 4 inch fresh turmeric root peeled and grated or 1 tbsp ground turmeric powder
• 2 lemons juiced
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 4 tbsp raw honey

Preparation

1. Put the grated ginger and turmeric, or just ginger if using ground turmeric powder, into a paper towel or cheesecloth and squeeze liquid into a large glass with a lid (if using ground turmeric, add it directly to the glass).
2. Add lemon juice, orange juice, and honey to the glass and shake well.
3. Divide evenly in 4 small jars with lids. Seal tightly.

Cucumber Mint Cooler

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 4-5 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Optional: Stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste

Instructions:

1. Muddle the cucumber slices and mint leaves in a glass.
2. Add lime juice and sweetener if desired.
3. Fill the glass with ice and top with sparkling water.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a cucumber slice and mint sprig.

Pomegranate Ginger Spritz

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp pomegranate juice
• 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Pomegranate seeds and a lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a glass, combine pomegranate juice and grated ginger.
2. Add ice cubes and pour in sparkling water.
3. Stir gently and garnish with pomegranate seeds and a lime wedge.

Tropical Pineapple Refresher

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup coconut water
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Pineapple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix pineapple juice, coconut water, and lime juice in a shaker or glass.
2. Pour over ice in a serving glass.
3. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint or a pineapple slice.

Cheers to You

As you quench your thirst with these tasty tries, be proud of yourself for loving you and your body enough to opt for a healthier option. Your tomorrow morning self will thank you.

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