Sobrii Winter Pairing and Sharing Guide

Winter is in the air, everyone is getting ready for the holidays by buying gifts and preparing recipes for our holiday parties. Here are some simple non-alcoholic cocktail ideas that will surely impress your friends and family this holiday season.

GIN SPICED APPLE CIDER (FOR SHARING - 8 SERVINGS)

The ingredients you will need are 8 oz of gin (1 cup), 2 litres of hot apple cider, 4 cinnamon sticks, 12 whole cloves and 2 bar spoons of honey (optional). 

1. Prepare the hot apple cider first, and keep warm on the stove. 
2. Take eight mugs, and divide out the gin into each mug (about 2 oz).
3. Fill the mugs with hot cider, and garnish with freshly diced apples. 

Delicious Paired With: an apple pie, cinnamon sugar doughnuts, pancakes, squash soup, blue cheese, turkey dinner, gingerbread or any creamy pasta dish.

0-TEQUILA WINTER PUNCH (FOR SHARING - 8 SERVINGS)

The ingredients you will need are 1 cup of Sobrii 0-Tequila (8oz), 2 cups pear juice, 0.5 cups ginger syrup, 0.5 oz of cardamom bitters, 2 cups of ice, 1-750ml bottle of sparkling elderflower drink (green presse) and the peels of one orange.

1. Grab a large punch bowl, or glass drink dispenser and throw all ingredients in. Be sure to give it a good stir. 
2. Serve immediately into punch glasses, or rocks glasses. 
3. Garnish with an extra strip of orange zest.

Delicious Paired With: Any steak, fish, or pasta dish.

PUMPKIN ALEXANDER (1 SERVING)

The ingredients you will need are 1.5 Sobrii 0-Gin, 2 oz oat milk, 2 barspoons of pumpkin butter, 1 bar spoon of agave, and cocoa powder garnish.

1. Shake all ingredients together in a shaker with ice for 10-15 seconds. 
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, sprinkle some cocoa powder on top.

Delicious Paired With: Any pumpkin dish

ESPRESSO MARTINI (1 SERVING)

The ingredients you will need are 1.5 oz 0-Tequila, 1.5 oz Nitro cold brew coffee, 0.5 oz Agave syrup and orange express on top.

1. Shake all ingredients together for 10-15 seconds.
2. Strain into martini glass.
3. Add orange express on top.

Delicious Paired With: Pizza. Espresso Martinis pair well with savoury foods like one of your favourite pizzas. 

THE GRINCH’S GIMLET (1 SERVING)

The ingredients you will need are 2 oz of Sobrii 0-Tequila, 1 oz of lime clementine cordial, ⅓ oz lemon juice, non-alc beer (pale ale or lager) and garnish with freshly grated nutmeg. (Recipe & Photo By Yvonne L.)

1. Add Søbrii 0-Tequila, lemon juice, and lime clementine cordial to a double rocks glass, stir well to combine.
2. Add one large ice cube and top with non-alc beer.
3. Garnish with a dusting of freshly grated nutmeg.

Delicious Paired With: Chicken Fajitas, Enchiladas, Jalapeño Poppers and Tacos.

SPIKE HOT CHOCOLATE (1 SERVING)

The ingredients you will need are 1.5 oz of Sobrii Tequila, 2 tablespoons of Cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons of Agave Syrup, 1 Cinnamon Stick, 3/4 Cup Milk,1/4 Cup of water and marshmallows.

Single Serving

1. Throw all ingredients in a mug, and top with boiling water. 
2. Let sit for 2 minutes.

Two or More:

1. Put the milk, water, cocoa powder, agave, and cinnamon into a pot. 
2. Heat gently on the stove until it starts to simmer. Turn off the heat. 
3. Portion the Sobrii Tequila into mugs, and top with hot chocolate. 
4. Garnish with marshmallows.

Delicious Paired With: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peanut Butter Lasagna, Cheesecake Bites, or Churros

Written By: Eeman F.

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