
As part of our conscious Christmas series, this week we’re encouraging you to reduce your alcohol consumption and try some of these delicious mocktails. We’ve paired our Lilypops with our favourite flavours for you to combine and create a taste sensation. Santé!
Spiced Apple No-Punch (serves 8)
We love combining crunchy apples with our Cheesy Vegan Lily Pops, and this mocktail recipe is simply the taste of Christmas in a glass! You can place this in a punch bowl, or serve up in glasses, the drink looks so festive with the garnish!
Ingredients
For the Syrup:
250ml filtered water
100g coconut sugar
50g honey
cinnamon stick
5cm fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
star anise
3 cloves
pinch of nutmeg
For the Mocktail
750ml apple juice
350ml ginger beer or ale
350ml sparkling water
Syrup to taste (from above)
To garnish: thinly spiced apples, oranges and cinnamon sticks
Method
For the syrup:
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Combine the water, sugar and honey in a small saucepan on a medium heat. Stir frequently, bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer. Leave on the heat for a few minutes, still stirring, until the sugar and honey are dissolved.
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Add the spices and remove the pot from the heat, leaving the spices to steep until the syrup has cooled to room temperature.
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Strain, keeping the spices if you like to add as a garnish at the end.
Tip: Prepare this ahead of the big day - store in an airtight jar in the fridge.
For the Mocktail:
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Mix the apple juice, ginger beer and sparkling water in a jug or punch bowl, then add in the syrup (we recommend starting with around 100ml and see how the sweetness is for you.
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Keep in the fridge until ready to serve, adding in the garnish and ice at the last moment.
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