HONEY CITRUS MOCKTAIL

Published on: 12/17/2024
short cocktail glass with cinnamon and sugared rim, pale yellow drink filled to top with cinnamon stick, on cutting board with a sliced orange to the side
short cocktail glass with cinnamon and sugared rim, pale yellow drink filled to top with cinnamon stick, on cutting board with a sliced orange to the side

HONEY CITRUS MOCKTAIL

Craving something bright and cozy to sip on? Please say hello to the Honey Citrus Mocktail! 🍯🍊 This drink is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and refreshing—ideal for holiday parties or as a pick-me-up on a chilly winter day. With a mix of zesty citrus juices and a touch of honey, it feels indulgent while still keeping things light. Bonus: It’s packed with vitamin C to keep you glowing all season long. Cheers to feeling fancy and radiant, one sip at a time! 🍹✨
Prep Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 2
Calories 101 kcal

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lemon, juiced, save rind
  • 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed if available
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 cup ginger beer divided in half
  • 1 cup sparkling water, divided in half
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon and place on a small plate. Set aside.
  • Rub leftover lemon or orange rinds on the rim of the glass. Dip ridge of glass in cinnamon and sugar mixture (this is optional!).
  • Add ice to each glass.
  • Add ice to the cocktail shaker.
  • Add the pineapple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and honey to the cocktail shaker. Shake well and pour evenly into each glass.
  • Add a half cup of sparkling water plus two tablespoons of ginger beer to each glass and gently stir. Garnish each glass with a sprig of thyme and cinnamon stick.

Notes

This recipe could easily be cut in half for a single serving, or doubled for four servings!

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