If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve party this year, be sure to offer your guests a variety of alcohol-free choices such as water, juices and sparkling sodas. Here’s a winter elderberry elixir mocktail that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice

• 1 ounce elderberry syrup (see note)

• ½ ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric, or more to taste

• Ice

• Sparkling water

• Orange slice for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine orange juice, elderberry syrup, lemon juice and turmeric in a cocktail shaker. Add ice to make the shaker 3/4 full. Cover and shake until chilled, then strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. (Alternatively, for a layered look, shake the citrus juices and turmeric and strain into a glass filled with crushed ice. Drizzle the elderberry syrup over the ice.)

2. Top with sparkling water and garnish with an orange slice, if desired.

Note: You can buy elderberry syrup in grocery stores and online. You can also make homemade elderberry syrup.

Makes 1 serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: 124; Carbs: 29g; Protein: 1g

Recipe Card for Elderberry Elixir Mocktail

Source: EatingWell