6 Healthy Non-alcoholic Cocktails To Celebrate Life

Although there has been written reference to the preparation of cocktails since the end of the 18th century, it was not until a very recent date – the 1980s – that this colorful drink like “cola de un gallo” (the meaning of cocktail in English) was became fashionable.

Since then, their popularity has been increasing and it seems that there can no longer be a party without the presence of these multi-colored drinks that usually combine juices, soft drinks, carbonated drinks and even dairy with one or more alcoholic beverages and a bitters, a second drink. alcoholic flavored with essences of herbs and bitter taste.

Drinks labeled “non-alcoholic”, is that true?

For those who do not want to consume alcohol, there are commercial “non-alcoholic” drinks to prepare the light version of cocktails: mocktails (mock in English means false).

But even though the label says “non-alcoholic”, these drinks usually have it. Most of the time they are just a lower alcohol version. In fact, in the EU all beverages that do not contain more than 1.2% alcoholic volume can be marketed as alcohol-free.

Therefore, they should be more appropriately called “low alcohol drinks”. Many consumers do not know this detail, which is important if they have decided not to consume alcohol for spiritual reasons, due to pregnancy, because they are going to drive later, due to health complications or due to the consumption of medications.

Although in small doses, alcohol continues to produce its little beneficial effect, especially in the digestive system (pancreas, liver, intestines), the brain and hydration.

We may feel ripped off by the food industry with these “no” drinks, but it is always best to look on the bright side of things.

Vocktails: vegan, alcohol-free, healthy and surprising

If we really want to prepare our real cocktails “without” at home, we can think of much healthier versions than the traditional mixes and with natural ingredients.

In our meetings with family or friends we can surprise with vocktails. Made with vegetables, fruits, spices, juices and filtered water, and presented with elegance and creativity.

Vocktails nourish us with fresh ingredients, hydrate us and promote digestion. These healthy, light and refreshing drinks are the ideal counterpoint to continue taking care of ourselves to the fullest without ceasing to enjoy.

Creativity to power

They provide an opportunity to exercise creativity, since our vocktails will be, aesthetically and tastefully, at the level of the less healthy versions.

They will also conquer our guests, who will appreciate the good taste of being presented with these preparations of pure vitality and awareness and, in this case, completely alcohol-free.

Try not to combine very sweet foods with acids to facilitate digestion, and do not forget to find a name that describes them gracefully and to present them at your social parties!