Want a fun green drink for kids this holiday season? Make them surprisingly tasty creamy apple mock-tini recipe with a red rim and cherry on top.
Come up with a creative green drink for the holidays that kids will love.
It sounds like an easy task, but it’s surprisingly difficult!
At first, I hoped to find a recipe with a natural green color perfect for the holiday season. But most of the flavor combinations were clearly not kid friendly. You and I may like basil lemonade, but my kids wouldn’t even give it a chance.
We attempted to find a lime green drink mix. But after two hours and three stores, that was a total bust.
Then, there was an unfortunate attempt at using lime gelatin in our drinks. Tastes good…but leaves a strange layer of grit at the bottom. Definitely not appetizing.
Which is why I was so excited to find the perfect drink to adapt for our little creative session: Jones’ Green Apple Soda. The bright green color is just right for the holiday season. And the flavor is sweet and crisp. Perfect for kids.
It’s so good we could just pour it into a glass with a maraschino cherry and call it a day. That would be super cute and festive.
But that’s not very creative is it?
The girls had some interesting recommendations. Some were just silly, and others were completely ridiculous. I think that someone even suggested a 50-50 combination of apple soda and lemon juice.
Um, No.
“Craziness is like Heaven” – Jimi Hendrix
Suddenly, I had an idea. It was weird, it was crazy…it was possibly disgusting.
But it could be amazing.
So, I turned around and hid my ingredients from everyone in the room. I measured, mixed, and tasted. Eventually I presented a foamy green concoction to my family and asked their opinions.
The Husband said “Interesting.” Which is probably the best thing he’ll say about a sweet drink. Let’s face it, he’d rather drink a beer.
But the kids lit up.”Yum!” they exclaimed.
So what was the mystery ingredient I added to the bright green apple soda?
Eggnog.
We had a little bit left over from the Eggnog White Russians, and I figured it was worth a try. Once I confessed the ingredient to my kids, the 8-year-0ld said “It might sound gross…but it’s actually delicious.”
Yes, green apple soda and eggnog sounds like an awful combination. Truly terrible.
Just think of it as combining a tart apple pie with it’s side of vanilla ice cream and turning it into a drink.
And in a strange way, it really does work!
That said, if you’re not convinced, I suppose you could just soften some vanilla ice cream instead. It will still be plenty festive.
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Taking it Up a Notch
Now that we finally had our green mocktail, it was time make things really fun. Rimming a shatter-proof glass with red sprinkles and a maraschino cherry makes the creamy apple mock-tini a is drink a true hit.
Any clear cup will do, but the kids loved using our shatter-proof martini glasses, even if they were a bit wobbly.
You can skip the margarita rimming plates. In our experience, they only fit a limited size of glasses. A traditional tea saucer works just as well.
Using two saucers, coat your cup rim with a thin layer of honey, and then dip the honeyed rim into holiday sprinkles or colored sugar.
And that’s how you come up with a fun green drink that kids will love!
These Products Make Your Creamy Apple Mock-Tini Lots of Fun!
- Shatter-proof martini glasses
- Holiday sprinkles or sparkling sugar
- Festive Drink Stirrers
- Jones’ Green Apple Soda
Creamy Apple Mock-Tini Recipe
Creamy Apple Mock-Tini Recipe
Want a fun green drink for kids this holiday season? Make them surprisingly tasty creamy apple mock-tini recipe with a red rim and cherry on top.
Ingredients
- Two parts Jones' Green Apple Soda
- One part eggnog*
- honey
- Red sparkling sugar
- Maraschino cherries, stem on
Instructions
- Drizzle honey into the outside rim of a saucer. Arrange sprinkles in the outside rim of a second saucer.
- Flip your cup upside-down onto the saucer with the honey and and spin to ensure that the rim is evenly coated with a thin layer of honey.
- Dip the honey-coated rim in the sprinkles or sparkling sugar and spin to ensure an even coat.
- Combine Jones' Green Apple Soda and eggnog. Stir well.
- Pour soda combination into prepared glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Notes
*Feel free to substitute softened vanilla ice cream for a milder, but just as tasty version!
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Now It’s Your Turn
Are you up for the challenge? Make a couple glasses of this creamy apple mock-tini and see if your kids love it too!
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Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – Merry Christmas
Vicky | the flourishing pantry says
This is such a cute idea! I have an 8yr old sister who would love to try this over the holidays!
Nicole says
This looks so delicious! I’ll have to add vodka to mine, though. XOXO
Teresa says
It sounds great,. I’m not a fan of drinking alcohol (no special reason, I just don’t like the taste) so your mock recipes are just perfect for me. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies says
It’s lovely to have a mock cocktail for guests who are driving. This one looks so festive!! Merry Christmas to you xx #fortheloveofBLOG
Linda S says
well, look at that – you never know until you try! — that’s what I tell my kids all the time. I love your story and how this fun little drink was created. Green Apple flavor can be so strong, I imagine the creaminess of the egg no would mellow it nicely – we’ll have to try this one!
and thanks for sharing at Encouraging Hearts & Home blog hop this week!
Rebecca says
So festive! Great drink for kids and designated drivers!
Merry Christmas!
Jann Olson says
Very fun! Yes, I would drink it. 🙂 Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Teresa says
I think they sound great! I’ve pinned to share with my grandchildren one day soon. Thank you for sharing them with us at the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party!
Carol says
So festive and perfect for kids or adults. Featuring when my party opens tonight.
Jerri says
This looks yummy! Thanks for linking up for Friday Favorites. I’m featuring you this week.
Kerryanne says
Love this idea Leslie. Thank you for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring this fun recipe at tonight’s party. Pinned too!!
Amber Harrop says
Looks like a tasty mocktail – I have still never had eggnog