Raise your glasses – October is here and with it comes the challenge of Sober October, a month-long commitment to sobriety that’s spreading like wildfire.
As you embark on your Sober October journey, remember that going alcohol-free doesn’t mean going flavour-free. These mocktails are not only delicious but also simple to whip up.
Don’t let the absence of your favourite spirits dampen your spirits – we’ve got an exciting twist that’ll keep your taste buds tingling and your conscience clean.
Sober October is about making choices that are better for your body, mind and the planet. One of the easiest and most delightful ways to do this is by creating your own mocktails using a Sodastream machine.
Mocktail Magic: 3 recipes to sip on this sober October
Berry bliss fizz
Ingredients:
1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon honey (adjust to taste)
SodaStream sparkling water
Instructions:
In a blender, combine the mixed berries, lemon juice, and honey.
Blend until smooth and sweeten to your liking.
Pour the berry mixture into a glass and top it off with SodaStream sparkling water.
Garnish with a lemon slice and a few fresh berries.
Sip and savour the berry bliss!
Cucumber cooler
Ingredients:
1 cucumber, sliced
4-6 fresh mint leaves
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon agave syrup (adjust to taste)
SodaStream sparkling water
Instructions:
Mix the cucumber slices and mint leaves in a glass.
Add lime juice and agave syrup, then stir well.
Fill the glass with SodaStream sparkling water and stir again.
Garnish with a mint sprig and a cucumber slice.
Enjoy the crisp and refreshing cucumber cooler!
Tropical paradise punch
Ingredients:
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup coconut cream
SodaStream sparkling water
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut cream.
Shake vigorously until well mixed.
Fill a glass with ice and pour the tropical mixture over it.
Top it off with SodaStream sparkling water.
Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cocktail umbrella.
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise, one sip at a time!
Plus, every fizz you create at home is a fizz you’re not contributing to the plastic waste crisis. It’s a win-win situation for your taste buds and the planet So, as you sip on these fizzy delights, you can toast to your commitment to a healthier you while making a small yet significant contribution to a greener, cleaner world.
