3 Easy Thanksgiving Mocktails Everyone at the Table Will Love
Not everyone at the Thanksgiving table drinks, and the ones who don't deserve better than plain soda. These three Thanksgiving mocktails take five minutes or less, use fall flavors like cranberry, apple cider and pomegranate, and get their sparkle from Swiiyo Aura Beauty Sparkling. Two are single-serve, and one is a big-batch punch for the whole table.
1. Cranberry Rose Sparkler
Tart cranberry meets floral rose lychee. It's pink, festive and looks great next to the turkey.
Makes: 1 drink · Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60 ml) unsweetened cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 4 oz (120 ml) Swiiyo Aura Beauty Sparkling Rose Lychee, chilled
- Ice
- Fresh cranberries and a rosemary sprig, to garnish
Steps
- Fill a glass with ice. Add the cranberry juice and lime juice and stir.
- Slowly top with Swiiyo Rose Lychee so it keeps its fizz.
- Garnish with a few cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
2. Apple Cider Muscat Spritz
Everything you love about apple cider, made lighter and bubbly with unsweetened muscat grape.
Makes: 1 drink · Time: 3 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 oz (90 ml) apple cider, chilled
- 4 oz (120 ml) Swiiyo Aura Beauty Sparkling Unsweetened Muscat Grape, chilled
- Ice
- 1 cinnamon stick and a thin apple slice, to garnish
- Optional: cinnamon sugar for the rim
Steps
- If you like, wet the rim of a glass and dip it in cinnamon sugar.
- Add ice and pour in the apple cider.
- Top with Swiiyo Muscat Grape, then add the cinnamon stick and apple slice.
3. Pomegranate Passion Punch (Big Batch)
Make this one in a pitcher or punch bowl and let guests serve themselves. The popping boba is optional, but it's a fun surprise at the bottom of the glass.
Makes: about 8 drinks · Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 ml) pomegranate juice, chilled
- 1 cup (240 ml) orange juice, chilled
- 4 cans Swiiyo Aura Beauty Sparkling Grape Passion Fruit, chilled
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- Ice
- Optional: Swiiyo Popping Boba (lychee or mango work well), 1 to 2 tbsp per glass
Steps
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together the pomegranate juice and orange juice.
- Add the pomegranate seeds and orange slices. You can do this up to 2 hours ahead and keep it in the fridge.
- Right before serving, add ice and pour in the Swiiyo Grape Passion Fruit.
- If using popping boba, spoon it into each glass first, then ladle the punch on top.
Tips for a Better Mocktail Table
- Add the sparkling last. Pour Swiiyo Aura right before serving so the bubbles stay lively.
- Chill everything. Cold juice and cold cans mean less ice and less dilution.
- Set up a garnish tray. Cranberries, rosemary, cinnamon sticks and citrus slices let guests make their drink their own.
- Label the pitchers. A small card that says "zero-proof" helps guests find what they're looking for.
Thanksgiving Mocktail FAQ
Can I make these mocktails ahead of time?
Mix the juices and garnishes ahead, but add the sparkling water right before serving.
Can I turn these into cocktails?
Yes, for guests 21 and over. Add 1 oz of vodka or white rum to a single drink. Keep a zero-proof version clearly labeled on the table, too.
Which Swiiyo Aura flavor is best for fall drinks?
Unsweetened Muscat Grape is the most versatile, since it adds bubbles and a floral grape note without extra sweetness. Rose Lychee pairs well with cranberry, and Grape Passion Fruit pairs well with pomegranate and orange.
Get all three flavors in the Aura Beauty Sparkling Trio