It’s Christmas soon, and whether you celebrate or not, in most European countries this time of year equates to drinks flowing liberally. For anyone looking for a non-alcoholic tipple, here are our favourite mocktails for the season. Maybe you’re like Prince William who was nicknamed “One Pint Willy” by the husband of his cousin Zara, ex-rugby player Mike Tindall.
Perhaps you don’t touch booze for health or religious reasons. Whatever your rationale, if you’re looking for a liquorless libation, there’s no reason why you should avoid the cocktail menu this Christmas. According to the WHO, heavy episodic under 25 has fallen more than 10 points since the year 2000, so you’ll be in good company.
Here are Euronews’ top 5 Christmas mocktails: First invented in the UK, it could only be the Brits who would think of using an egg yolk in a cocktail recipe. While egg whites are a typical ingredient in a classic cocktail sour, the yolk feels sacrilege. Much like other British dishes like spotted dick and toad in the hole, the alcoholic omelette nog drink is actually brilliant.
To make a non-alcoholic version, lightly heat cream with some grated nutmeg and cinnamon in a pan. Once that’s combined, whisk an egg yolk with some sugar until incorporated and fluffy. Slowly ladle some of the cream mixture into the yolk, whisking as you add it.
Warm through to thicken and you have a virgin eggnog. The lovely thing about this recipe is you can alter it as you please. Add whipped.
