At home with
All of the flavour, none of the alcohol
Yes, alcohol-free cocktails can be tasty.
Christie Knight, alcohol-free enthusiast, is here to help you with your festive cocktail menu. Because the designated driver in the group and your other guests who aren't drinking alcohol at the moment deserve delicious drinks too.
“No muddler? No problem! If you need to mash up some lime, sugar and mint for a Nojito and are short of a muddler, the end of a rolling pin or a wooden spoon will do the trick. Just press the ingredients flat to release the juice and flavour.”
Christie Knight
Alcohol-free enthusiast
Alcohol-free spirits to use at home
01.
Spiced Apple Sour
This cosy sour is the perfect non-alcoholic cocktail for your festive get togethers.
INGREDIENTS
40ml Tanqueray 0.0%
50ml cloudy apple juice
15ml fresh lemon juice
15ml cinnamon syrup
1 egg white
GARNISH
A light dusting of cinnamon
METHOD
Add 40ml Tanqueray 0.0%, 50ml cloudy apple juice, 15ml fresh lemon juice, 15ml cinnamon syrup & 1 egg white to a shaker. Shake without ice gently, then shake a second time with ice to get the fluffy texture. Strain into a coupette and garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon.
02.
Winter Gordon’s 0.0% & Tonic
A seasonal Gin and Tonic twist, without the alcohol. Let’s cheers to that.
INGREDIENTS
50ml Gordon’s 0.0%
Fever-Tree Clementine Tonic or Fever-Tree Aromatic tonic
GARNISH
An orange twist and 1 x star anise.
METHOD
Add 50ml Gordon’s 0.0% to a highball glass, and top with either Fever-Tree Clementine Tonic or Fever-Tree Aromatic tonic. Garnish with an orange twist and 1 x star anise.
03.
Gordon’s 0.0% Mi-no-sa
The ultimate festive tipple? A mimosa using Gordon’s 0.0%!
INGREDIENTS
30ml Gordons 0.0%
30ml orange juice
10ml Monin blood orange syrup
Top with soda
METHOD
Add 30ml Gordons 0.0% to a champagne flute with 30ml orange juice. Add 10ml Monin blood orange syrup and top with soda.
