Healthy Holiday Mocktails: 3 Festive Recipes with a Boost of Natural Energy

Healthy Holiday Mocktails: 3 Festive Recipes with a Boost of Natural Energy

The holiday season is all about celebrating with loved ones, and what better way to enjoy than with some healthy holiday drinks and natural energy mocktails? Using GURU, these holiday-inspired recipes combine natural ingredients and bold flavors to deliver a refreshing twist to your celebrations. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening, GURU’s natural energy drinks are the perfect option to keep the good energy flowing all season long.  

Spiced Plum Spritz 

This cozy, chai-infused mocktail comes from one of our favourite GURU creator, Elaine (@elainemocktailhour). With warm spices, fresh plum, and a splash of GURU Original, this recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet winter evenings by the fire. Keep it booze-free or add your favorite spirit for a festive cocktail twist! 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 can GURU Original [product link] 
  • 1 plum, pitted and muddled 
  • 0.5 oz Chai Honey Syrup (recipe below) 
  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 
  • Garnish: Plum slice and cinnamon stick 

          Procedure: see full video 

          1. In a shaker, combine the muddled plum, chai honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice. 
          2. Shake well with ice and strain into a wine glass filled with fresh ice. 
          3. Top with GURU Original. 
          4. Garnish with a plum slice and cinnamon stick. 

                Chai Honey Syrup: 

                • 2 chai tea bags 
                • 0.5 cup honey 
                • 0.5 cup hot water 

                Steep tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Remove and stir in honey until dissolved. 

                  Spiced Peach Mango Margarita 

                  This festive Spiced Peach Mango Margarita is a holiday twist on a tropical classic, blending the cozy warmth of spiced honey with the bright, zesty flavors of lime and GURU Peach Mango Punch. Perfect for holiday parties or cozy nights in, this mocktail will keep the good energy flowing all season long. It’s as delightful as it is refreshing—guaranteed to be a crowd favorite! Here’s the recipe 

                  Ingredients: 

                  • 1 can GURU Peach Mango Punch [product link] 
                  • 1.5 oz Non-Alcoholic Tequila 
                  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice 
                  • 0.5 oz Spiced Honey Syrup (recipe below) 
                  • Pink Himalayan Salt for rim 
                  • Garnish: Orange slice and rosemary sprig 

                  Procedure:  

                  1. Rim a rocks glass with lime juice and dip into pink Himalayan salt. 
                  2. In a shaker, combine non-alcoholic tequila, lime juice, and spiced honey syrup. 
                  3. Shake well and pour into the prepared glass over ice. 
                  4. Top with GURU Mango Peach. 
                  5. Garnish with an orange slice and rosemary sprig. 

                  Spiced Honey Syrup: 

                  • 500 mL honey 
                  • 250 mL hot water 
                  • Nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon to taste 
                  Mix all the ingredients until fully dissolved. 

                  Berry Wonderland Spritz 

                  The Berry Wonderland Spritz is a refreshing, berry-filled mocktail perfect for holiday celebrations. With the tartness of hibiscus tea, a splash of lime, and the bold flavor of GURU Zero Wild Berry, it’s a vibrant and energizing addition to your festive table. Garnished with fresh blueberries and mint, this drink is as beautiful as it is delicious. 

                  Ingredients: 

                  • 1 can GURU Zero Wild Berry [product link] 
                  • 2 oz Hibiscus Tea 
                  • 0.5 oz Fresh Lime Juice 
                  • Garnish: Fresh blueberries and mint 

                  Procedure: 

                  1. In a Collins glass filled with ice, combine hibiscus tea and fresh lime juice. 
                  2. Stir to mix. 
                  3. Top with GURU Zero Wild Berry. 
                  4. Garnish with a few blueberries and a sprig of mint. 
                  These mocktails are your ticket to spreading good energy and holiday cheer! Whether you’re cozying up with a Spiced Plum Spritz or enjoying a bold Spiced Mango Margarita, GURU makes every sip special.   Looking for just a can or two? Use our store finder to grab GURU near you and celebrate the season naturally.
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