Celebrate an Alcohol-Free Pregnancy
Proof Alliance NC encourages you to celebrate an alcohol-free pregnancy. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). FASD cannot be cured, but it can be prevented by not drinking alcohol – including red wine, white wine, wine coolers, beer or hard liquor during your pregnancy.
The North Carolina Mocktail Trail - Find the Perfect Pour From Boone to Manteo!
Restaurants, shops, and tasting rooms are stirring up delicious alternatives that are refreshingly creative. Check out this article from Our State Magazine to help plan your FUN!
Mocktail Recipes
Proof Alliance NC wants to share these fun alcohol free drink recipes with you for celebrations year round!
SEPTEMBER MOCKTAIL
Lemon Lavender Martini
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1 Oz Lemon Juice
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1.5 Oz Lavender Simple Syrup
Shake with ice. Rim martini glass with sugar and pour in mixture. Top with sprite and garnish with a lemon wedge.
OCTOBER MOCKTAIL
Virgin Singapore Sling
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1 Oz Pineapple Juice
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1 Oz Mango Juice
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1 ½ Oz Pomegranate Juice
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½ Oz Lime Juice
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3-4 Mint Leaves
Shake with ice, pour into Collins glass on the rocks. Top with tonic water.
NOVEMBER MOCKTAIL
Mulled Apple-tini
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3 Oz Hot Apple Cider
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1 Oz Simple Syrup
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1 Tsp Cinnamon
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½ Oz Honey
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1 Tsp Ginger Puree
Mix and strain into mug, serve hot.
DECEMBER MOCKTAIL
Cosmo-Not
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2 ounces cranberry juice
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1 ounce fresh lime juice
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1 ounce fresh orange juice
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1/2 ounce simple syrup
Lime wheel or orange twist (for garnish). In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnsih with a thin lime wheel or orange twist.
JANUARY MOCKTAIL
Resolution Punch
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2 bottle (750 ml) N/A Sparkling Wine or Cider
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12oz Elderflower Syrup
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1 can Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
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64oz White Grape Juice
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1 orange sliced, for garnish
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10-12 strawberries, for garnish
In a large punch bowl, combine n/a sparkling wine or cider, elderflower syrup, OJ and white grape juice. Garnish with orange slices and strawberries. Keep cool with ice cubes or an ice ring. The yield is approximately 30 4 oz servings.
FEBRUARY MOCKTAIL
Blueberry Basil Fizz
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5-6 Blueberries Muddled in 1 Oz Simple syrup
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6 Fresh Basil Leaves Muddled in Mixture
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2 Oz Pomegranate Juice
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½ Oz Lemon Juice
Shake with ice excessively. Pour directly into Collins glass with additional rocks. Top with sprite. Garnish with additional basil.
MARCH MOCKTAIL
March Madness Mojito
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6-7 Fresh Mint Leaves Muddled in 1 Oz Simple Syrup
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1 Oz Lime Juice
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2 Drops Green Food Dye
Shake with ice excessively. Pour directly into rocks glass with additional ice if needed. Top with club soda or sprite depending on desired level of sweetness.
APRIL MOCKTAIL
Spring Bellini
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¼ Cup Frozen Peaches
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5 Oz Sparkling Apple Cider
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½ Oz Simple Syrup
Blend frozen peaches, simple and apple cider together until peaches are pureed. Serve in a champagne glass with an optional edible orchid.
MAY MOCKTAIL
Mom-to-be Mocktail
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64oz Cran-Apple Juice
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16oz Pineapple Juice
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16oz Lemonade
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Club Soda to Top
Combine the juices in a large pitcher or punch bowl and stir. Add thin slices of lemon and lime for extra flavor and appearance if desired. Serve over ice leaving enough room to top with club soda and garnish with a thin wedge of pineapple.
JUNE MOCKTAIL
Proof Alliance NC does not endorse any specific brand of beverages. We advise caution when selecting products labeled as non-alcoholic mixers and drinks, as some may contain trace amounts of alcohol. Please read labels carefully and make informed choices.
No-jito
Simple Syrup:
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1 cup water
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1 cup sugar
Cocktail:
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5-6 mint leaves
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Lime wedge, plus more (for garnish)
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2 ounces ArKay Non-Alcoholic Rum
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1½ ounces lime juice
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½ ounces simple syrup
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Ice
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Club Soda
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Sprig of fresh mint (for garnish)
For the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before transferring to an air-tight container or squeeze bottle. Syrup will keep up to 1 week in refrigerator.For the cocktail: Tear mint leaves in half and add to an empty cocktail tin along with one lime wedge, muddle gently to release oil. Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice, and shake vigorously until outside of tin is very cold. Strain into a Collins glass over fresh ice. Top with club soda and garnish with fresh mint and lime wedge.
JULY MOCKTAIL
FROM OUR FRIENDS AT WAYNESVILLE SODA JERKS
Blueberry Lavender Lemon Spritz
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1 Lemon
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½ cup Fresh Blueberries
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1 bottle of Waynesville Soda Jerks Lavender Lemon Soda
Muddle blueberries, sugar rim the glass, combine ingredients, garnish with lemon wheel.
AUGUST MOCKTAIL
Strawberry Pines
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6 Fresh Strawberries Muddled in 1 Oz Simple Syrup
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½ Oz Lime Juice
Shake with ice and set aside. In a Collins glass filled with rocks, add 2 Oz Pineapple Juice.
Top with strawberry mixture, then sprite.
Have You Seen Our Mocktail Coasters?
Are you hosting a bridal shower, baby shower, or just a fun party? We would love to share with you a handful of some of our mocktail coasters to accompany the fun! We are happy to share free of charge.