Festive Non-alcoholic New Year's Party Drink Recipes

Everyone loves having a good time, saying goodbye to the old year and ringing in the new. Celebrating without alcohol is becoming very mainstream as people are

becoming more and more conscious of the dangers of drinking and driving. Garnishing is important when it comes to non alcholic beverages to ensure excitment.

Cranberry slush

1 liter Ginger Ale

1 liter cranberry juice

1litre soda water

1/2 cup lime juice

a splash of bitters

Combine all ingredients in a mixing jug, stir. Serve over crushed ice garnish with a twist of lime

Whip Lash

Once you've tried this drink you'll you definately be coming back for more

1 pint strawberries

3 cups apple juice

3 cups pineapple juice

1 cup guava nectar

3 cups tonic water

2oz lemon juice

Wash and cut strawberries in halves and set aside. Combine all liquids in jug and chill,. Place 2 pieces of strawberries

in a glass with crushed ice and pour drink, garnish with a sprig of mint.

American style Toddy

As guest arrive to your home from the whistling cold, a cup of this warm

and delicious beverage will keep them toasty

4 cups apple cider

1 tbs imitation rum

1tsp whole cloves

1 tsp butter

whole cinnamon sticks

Heat apple cider in a sauce pan pour into a teapot and imitation rum, cloves and butter.

Serve in tea cups with a cinnamon stick to stir.

Baja sipper

After drinking this, your guest will not remember alcoholic champagne

1 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

Combine in a small saucepan, simmer until sugar is dissolved. Cool ans set aside

1 cup cranberry juice

1/2 cup of orange juice

1cup grapefruit juice

1 liter gingerale

maraschino cherries with the stem attached

pineapple wedges

Combine three juices with sugar mixture in a jug and add gingerale, stir thoroughly. Serve decorated with

maraschino cherries and pineapple wedges.

Festive fruit punch

2 cups guava nectar

1 cup apricot nectar

1 can frozen pineapple

1 can frozen apple

6 can water

1 bottle sprite

Combine all ingredients except sprite in a punch bowl and mix well. Just before serving

add sprite and serve chill over ice..

Theresa's chocolatey hot chocolate

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

1 liter skim milk

1 c up low fat cream

1/2 c up sugar

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Bring milk, cream, sugar, and nutmeg to a simmer, add chocolate chips and stir until chocolate is melted

Delicious served with marsh mellows.

Naked Girl

1 cup grapefruit juice

2 cups peach nectar

2 cups orange juice

2 cups pineapple juice

1/2 cup grenadine

1 liter sprite

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Serve over ice garnish with orange wedges and sprigs of mint.

These are all original recipes of the writer