Sprecher craft mocktails spice up Dry January
The New Year comes with new resolutions and a clean slate... Many try out Dry January, cutting out alcohol to kick off a healthier lifestyle. We want to support everyone cutting out alcohol for at least this month, the "sober-curious" or anyone who lives the sober lifestyle full-time and show you that a reset can be fun! Sprecher craft mocktails are perfect and simple to mix up using only a few Sprecher craft soda ingredients.
I came up with 7 craft mocktails using Sprecher sodas that are so mouthwatering on their own, you won’t even miss the alcohol. Some are inspired by classic cocktail recipes and others are simple concoctions perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Continue reading to get the recipes for a Berry Mule, Maple Cream Soda Float, Soda Sangria, Cherry Limeade, Mojito, Old Fashioned, and Craft Coffee mocktails.
The first of the Sprecher craft mocktails is a Berry Mule Mocktail using three Sprecher products: Raspberry Soda, Ginger Ale, and Strawberry Sparkling Water. You get that classic Moscow Mule taste from our spicy Ginger Ale with a complementary berry taste from the other mixers. What's great is you can eyeball the amounts of each product based on your personal preference.
1. Berry Mule Sprecher Craft Mocktail
Prep time: 2 minutes
Yields 1 Drink
Recipe Ingredients
4 oz Sprecher Raspberry Soda
4 oz Sprecher Ginger Ale
4 oz Sprecher Strawberry Sparkling Water
Fresh Raspberries for garnish (optional)
Recipe Instructions
Fill a copper mug up with ice. Simply pour the Raspberry Soda, Ginger Ale, and Sparkling Water into the mug. Top it off with fresh raspberries if desired. Mix and enjoy!
Next up on the Sprecher craft mocktails list is a delicious and indulgent float. It uses two of our more popular craft sodas: Cream Soda and Maple Root Beer. Pouring these craft sodas over vanilla ice cream creates a delectable mocktail and dessert perfect for the whole family to enjoy. This is definitely the most indulgent of the Sprecher craft mocktails, so if you are wanting a slightly lighter version feel free to swap out the regular Cream Soda for our Lo-Cal Cream Soda version.
2. Sprecher Maple Cream Float Mocktail
Prep time: 2 minutes
Yields 1 Drink
Recipe Ingredients
4 oz Sprecher Cream Soda
2-3 scoops of vanilla ice cream
Caramel drizzle (optional)
Recipe Instructions
Scoop 2-3 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a pint glass. Then add the Cream Soda and Maple Root Beer (be careful, it may get a little foamy). Top it off with caramel drizzle if desired and enjoy.
The third Sprecher craft mocktail is a spin on your typical Sangria. We mixed up a version without the alcohol and used Sprecher Grape Soda (my personal favorite) and Cherry Soda. The fruity flavors come together in a delicate yet flavorful taste.
3. Sprecher Soda Sangria
Prep time: 2 minutes
Yields 1 Drink
Recipe Ingredients
4 oz Sprecher Cherry Soda
4 oz Sprecher Grape Soda
4 oz Cranberry juice
Fresh orange slices (optional)
Recipe Instructions
Place some ice in a wine glass or any type of glass. Then pour the Sprecher Grape Soda, Cherry Soda, and the Cranberry juice into glass. Garnish with fresh orange slices if desired and enjoy.
Cherry Limeade anyone? I feel like this is just a classic beverage that gives you the feeling of summertime and warmth, which is definitely needed here in Milwaukee right now. This Sprecher mocktail recipe like the others is super simple to make and definitely something the kids will enjoy.
4. Sprecher Cherry Limeade Mocktail
Prep time: 2 minutes
Yields 1 Drink
Recipe Ingredients
4 oz Sprecher Cherry Soda
4 oz Green River Soda
Splash of grenadine
Splash of fresh lime juice
Garnish with lime slice (optional)
Garnish with maraschino cherries (optional)
2 oz Sprecher Seltzer Water (optional)
Recipe Instructions
Place ice in glass and add the Cherry Soda and Green River Soda. Add the fresh lime juice and grenadine. Give it a stir and then add the lime slice and maraschino cherries if desired. You can also top it off with some Seltzer Water for a more bubbly mocktail.
The next Sprecher craft mocktail recipe is our twist on a non-alcoholic mojito. It uses one of our mixers, Seltzer Water which is available in our Glendale, WI gift shop. This mocktail also has a punch of caffeine with our Citrus Splash soda and is very light and refreshing. It reminds me of sipping on a cocktail somewhere tropical.
5. Sprecher Citrus Mojito Mocktail
Prep time: 2 minutes
Yields 1 Drink
Recipe Ingredients
4 oz Seltzer
Splash of lime juice
Fresh mint
Lime slice (optional)
Recipe Instructions
First lightly muddle the mint in a glass. Place ice in glass and add the Seltzer and Citrus Splash. Next add a splash of lime juice and top it off with lime slices and more fresh mint if desired.
We couldn't make Sprecher craft mocktails without having one include our award-winning Root Beer. This next recipe is definitely unique but I recommend all Sprecher Root Beer lovers to give it a try. Also, if you're a coffee lover, this one is for you. I mixed iced coffee with some Root Beer and Cream soda to create an alcohol-free beverage that is uniquely tasty.
6. Sprecher Iced Coffee Mocktail
Prep time: 2 minutes
Yields 1 Drink
Recipe Ingredients
4 oz Sprecher Root Beer
2 oz Sprecher Cream Soda
4 oz Iced Coffee
Recipe Instructions
Pour coffee over ice and then top it off with the Root Beer and Cream Soda. Stir it up and enjoy!
The last of the Sprecher craft mocktails is another spin on a classic cocktail. It is an Old Fashioned mocktail using our Cherry Soda and Orange Dream Soda. We decided to make a mocktail version of this recipe because our Old Fashioned cocktail recipe was very popular. But this is Dry January, so get the mocktail recipe below.
7. Sprecher Old Fashioned Mocktail
Prep time: 2 minutes
Yields 1 Drink
Recipe Ingredients
4 oz Sprecher Cherry Soda
2 oz Sprecher Orange Dream Soda
Dash of bitters
Fresh orange slices
Maraschino cherries
Recipe Instructions
Muddle fresh oranges and maraschino cherries in a rocks glass if desired. Add ice to the glass and then the Cherry Soda and Orange Dream Soda. Next add a dash of bitters and mix it up. Add fresh orange slices and maraschino cherries for garnish. Enjoy!
Do these craft mocktails sound good to you? Join us at the brewery for our Dry January mocktail workshop happening on Friday, January 13. Get your tickets now for this family-friendly night at the brewery.
You can purchase all of the Sprecher craft mocktail ingredients at our Glendale gift shop. Make things easier by shopping online, or check our store locator to find who carries Sprecher craft sodas near you.
Cheers to Dry January and starting 2023 off with Sprecher craft mocktails! You will not miss the alcohol in these recipes and they are something the whole family can indulge in together.
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