Planning a Halloween party without inviting extra sugar doesn’t have to be scary. Here are our favorite recipes for Halloween mocktails to keep your party rockin’ without that Halloween hangover. One is even low on sugar and full of nutrients!
Vampire’s Blueberry Blood
Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and can help maintain brain function and improve memory. Just remember to brush afterward to prevent any vampire blood, err, blueberry stains on your teeth!
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon of your favorite sweetener, such as honey or coconut sugar, or a few drops of liquid Stevia
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 cup chilled blueberry juice (look for organic or low-sugar options)
- 1 cup sparkling apple juice (look for brands made with fresh apples and no added sweeteners)
You Will Also Need:
- Mesh sieve
- Flute glasses
Directions:
1. Mash blueberries with ginger, sweetener, and lemon juice. Allow mixture to sit and saturate for five minutes.
2. Press mixture through mesh sieve to filter out skin and seeds.
3. Divide the drink into flute glasses.
4. Top with chilled blueberry juice, then sparkling apple juice.
Bloody Shirley Temples
This fast and fun mix is perfect for brewing with the Mad Scientists at your Halloween party.
Ingredients:
- Organic ginger ale or sugar-free lemon lime seltzer water
- Ice cubes
- Cranberry juice (choose a brand with no sugar added)
You Will Also Need:
Directions:
1. Fill novelty syringes with cranberry juice.
2. Pour soda over ice in chilled glasses.
3. Add cranberry juice for a fun taste and spooky look.
With the holiday season now at it’s official start, check out our “Eat This, Not That” guide to help you stick to healthy habits all season long.
