30 Dec Our Top Organic Cocktail Recipes

We all love the idea of toasting the arrival of the New Year with a glass of bubbly or an elegant cocktail – but of course, the downside is that most of our favourite tipples are often packed with hidden nasties like artificial flavours, food colouring and processed sugars. Luckily, there are so many delicious, refreshing and natural alternatives out there – made with fresh fruits and veggie juices and sweetened with raw honey, they’re so much kinder to your body, so you can drink to your health as you ring in the New Year on a positive note.

Try out one of these fab festive natural and organic cocktail recipes at your New Year’s bash and you’re sure to create quite a stir!

Vitality Vodka Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 head of romaine lettuce
• 1 lemon
• 1 small piece of fresh ginger
• 2 green apples
• Organic vodka

Method

Juice the fruits and veggies (using your centrifugal or masticating juice extractor) and add organic vodka to taste. So simple, refreshing and low in calories – plus fresh-squeezed juice retains valuable vitamins and enzymes.

Thai Mint Iceberg Daiquiri

Ingredients

• 2 cups green tea
• ½ cup iceberg lettuce, chopped
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ¼ cup honey
• 3 ½ sprigs fresh mint leaves
• 3 ½ sprigs fresh sweet basil leaves
• ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
• A splash of rum
• A handful of ice cubes

Method

Mix all ingredients well in blender until you get a frozen daiquiri consistency. Add more ice or honey to taste. Garnish with a twist of lime and enjoy!

Honey Bee Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients

• 20ml lemon juice
• 1 bottle organic champagne
• 15ml honey
• ½ cup water
• Lemon twist to garnish

Method

Heat honey and water together in a saucepan until the mixture thickens, then allow it to cool. Add the mixture to the lemon juice and champagne in a punch bowl Serve with ice and garnish with a twist of lemon.

Remember: any alcoholic drink should always be enjoyed responsibly.