Some people prefer to not have alcoholic drinks, or some people are not allowed to have alcoholic drinks at all, either because they have a sickness or certain circumstances (for example, their religion) call for them not to consume alcohol. When you encounter a situation like this, and you’re planning a party where everyone will expect just about everyone to drink, what do you do?
There’s always a solution, and this one’s not only friendly to those people who are not allowed to have alcoholic drinks, but friendly to kids as well. You can make a mocktail – that’s a cocktail drink minus the alcohol. One of my favorite mocktails is the raspberry-cranberry freeze, and it’s simple:
You get fresh raspberries and puree them, add cranberry juice (and be careful with it because cranberry juice stains badly) and soda water, blend together and serve on a chilled glass and either crushed ice or on the rocks. It’s a tasty treat with the added punch from the soda water so that your guests who prefer non-alcoholic drinks can enjoy just as much as the rest of the party.