Non-Alcoholic Drinks for a New Year Party

Imagine you are at an exciting New Year's Party and you have, for several reasons, decided not to drink. You could be the designated driver, you could be abstaining from alcohol for personal reasons, or you could be pregnant. If you are the host at such a party, it is best to think of these guests and to offer them a drink that adds just as much excitement and sophistication as that new martini recipe. Here are 3 such non-alcoholic recipes.

Blueberry Ginger Dream

6 oz club soda

1 oz gingerbread syrup (found in italian coffee flavor section of grocery store)

1 tbsp heavy cream

6 blueberries, rinsed

1. In a tall glass with cubed iced, pour syrup, then club soda. Stir.

2. Add cream and stir immediately before serving. Add blueberries

Frozen Berry Faux-Rita

15 frozen strawberries

12 oz Ginger Ale

juice of 1/2 lime

3 mint leaves

10 cubes of ice

Add all ingredients in a blender and pour into margarita glasses

Hazelnut Sprizter

6 oz club soda

1 oz hazelnut syrup

juice of 1/4 lime

In tall glass with cubed ice, pour syrup, then club soda. Stir. Squeeze lime and stir.