The New Year is just around the corner and New Year's Resolutions are coming up. For many, it’s a time of reflection and making promises for the year to come. Cutting out alcohol has become a popular trend in recent years, and with the rise of mocktails and alcohol-free bars, it’s easy to see why.

New Year also sees the return of Dry January. Dry January is a nationwide campaign organised by Alcohol Change UK, encouraging people to abstain from alcohol for the entire month of January. Many people partake in this challenge to improve their health, reduce alcohol consumption and raise awareness of the health benefits of cutting back on alcohol. Mocktails are a fantastic alternative for those taking part in this campaign and offering them at your establishment lets customers know you’re aware of the ever-changing trends in the hospitality industry.

Monin was founded in France in 1912 to inspire the hospitality craft and pursue the creative boundaries of drinks. They haven’t stopped creating in over 100 years, which is why their portfolio of flavours and products is constantly growing. They currently have over 6 ranges including syrups, fruit mixes, saucers, frappes, smoothies and more. With over 150 different flavours in 19 different formats, there’s a Monin for everyone.

Mocktails For The New Year

Mocktails are easy to whip up, especially with our easy-to-follow recipes. These mocktails would be perfect to serve at New Year parties or to celebrate a special occasion. Most of Monin’s syrups are suitable for vegan, and vegetarian diets, and are Alcohol-free, Halal, and Kosher, making them a crowd-pleaser for everyone!

The Cooksmill Top 3 Mocktails

Drum roll please….

Our top 3 favourite mocktails for the New Year are…

1. Ginger Peach Fizz Mocktail
2. Pistachio Colada Mocktail
3. Pink Grapefruit Spritz Mocktail

Keep reading to find out how to make each one with our simple easy to follow recipes.

Ginger Peach Fizz Mocktail

A Ginger Peach Fizz Mocktail is a refreshing and flavorful drink that combines the tartness of peach puree with the spicy kick of ginger ale. It's a perfect drink for those looking for something tangy and tart, great for New Year's parties!

Ingredients:

• 15ml of gomme syrup
• 30ml of fresh lime juice
• 90ml of ginger ale
• 1/2 cup chilled peach puree
• 4-6 ice cubes
• Peach slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Add the gomme syrup, lime juice, ginger ale, and peach puree to the glass.
3. Stir gently to combine the flavours.
4. Garnish with a peach slice and enjoy the refreshing and tangy ginger peach fizz mocktail.

Pistachio Colada Mocktail

A Pistachio Colada Mocktail is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic Piña Colada. It combines the smooth, slightly roasted nut flavour of pistachio syrup with the sweet creaminess of coconut and pineapple. The pistachio syrup matches brilliantly with the coconut.

Ingredients:

• 30ml of pistachio syrup
• 30ml of coconut syrup
• 30ml of fresh lime juice
• 120ml of pineapple juice
• Crushed pistachios for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine the pistachio syrup, coconut syrup, lime juice, and pineapple juice in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and frothy.
3. Pour the mixture into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
4. Garnish with crushed pistachios.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing and nutty flavours of the Pistachio Colada mocktail.

Pink Grapefruit Spritz Mocktail

Refreshing and flavorful, this drink that combines the tartness of pink grapefruit juice with the fizziness of sparkling water. The pink grapefruit adds a fun splash of colour to the drink presentation.

Ingredients:

• 30ml of pink grapefruit syrup
• 90ml of sparkling water
• 15ml of fresh lime juice
• Pink grapefruit wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in the pink grapefruit syrup, sparkling water, and lime juice.
3. Stir gently to combine the flavours.
4. Garnish with a pink grapefruit wedge and enjoy the refreshing and vibrant Pink Grapefruit Spritz mocktail!

Make Your Mocktails Memorable

Having reliable and stylish glassware helps to make your mocktails stand out, and even more memorable for your guests and customers. Here at Cooksmill, we’ve just launched an enchanting winter collection that would be fantastic backdrops for your mocktails. The Image Hiball Glass would be perfect for the Pink Grapefruit Spirtz Mocktail and really highlight the pinks and bright colours. The Jewel Cocktail Glass is a tall cocktail glass that can also be used for mocktails!

If you’re worried about glass breaking, especially at New Year's parties or busier get-togethers, we also have an extensive range of Polycarbonate glassware. Polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable and, therefore the ideal choice for such outside, where broken glass would be a nightmare to clean up. These glasses are safe and durable, without compromising on style. They can also be washed and reused like regular glassware, making them great for year-round!

Making Mocktails At Home

Mocktails aren’t just for bars and pubs, they’re great to enjoy at home too! You don’t need much to make a mocktail that would impress even the toughest of mixologists. One of the key tools for budding mixologists is measurers. Measurers are designed to provide you with precise and consistent measurements for your favourite syrups. Pourers are also great, helping to to keep an eye on how much mixer you’ve used.

Cocktail shakers are a bonus too for those who want to make the drinking experience mimic that of a bar. They make it easy to mix the different elements of a mocktail, and add a flair to the entire mocktail-making experience. Cocktail shakers take an at-home mocktail from good to magical. These cocktail shakers have been designed with rigorous hospitality locations in mind and will most certainly last in home bars.

Strainers are also a must for at-home drink makers. They ensure a smooth pour and keep out unwanted seeds, which are especially common in mocktails that are full of fruity goodness. This is an essential addition to mocktails where fruit is the main flavour of most drinks, the last thing you want is a pulpy drink!

Making Mocktails with Cooksmill

Mocktails aren’t just for the New Year or Dry January, they prove just as popular as cocktails in certain locations. Monin syrup, combined with our reliable barware, makes it easy for you to serve impressive drinks that will leave customers wanting more. Cooksmill has everything you need to make a mocktail experience memorable and enjoyable for guests and customers.