5 Reasons to Serve a Mocktail at your Next Cocktail Party

Although I normally post recipes on this blog, I wanted to take this post to talk a little bit about the reasons to make a mocktail for your next event. Cocktail parties can be a lot of fun, but not everyone can partake in the alcoholic beverages. Does that mean they shouldn’t join in on the fun? Heck, no. If you have a mocktail version of every cocktail you serve, everyone can partake. And the best part? Mocktails are higher in nutrients and lower in calories than their alcoholic counterparts.

Here are some reasons why your guests might appreciate a good mocktail.

Pregnancy – If you have any guests that are pregnant or even nursing, a mocktail is a must. Even parents with young kids might not want to have cocktails, so it’s good to have options.

Recovering alcoholics – If you’re having a big get-together, you might have a person or two who has quit drinking, and you don’t even realize. Although these people can always have soda or juice, a mocktail just makes it feel more like a party.

Heavy drinkers – If you notice someone has had one too many, you can offer them a non-alcoholic mocktail. They’ll be much more likely to accept another salt-rimmed drink than a boring old glass of water.

Designated drivers –  If you don’t want people drinking and driving, you should seriously consider serving a mocktail at your next cocktail party. After the cleanup is done, you’ll rest easy knowing that none of your guests will have a brush with a police officer – or worse.

Dieters – It’s no secret that cocktails have a lot of calories. Usually the mocktail version isn’t quite as rough on your waistline as the full-alcohol version.