Non-Alcoholic Festive Cocktail Recipes from Botivo

Whether or not you enjoy an alcoholic drink, the festive season can sometimes feel a little too indulgent. That’s why we love Botivo – a delicious drink that just happens to be non-alcoholic. Botivo wasn’t designed to be an alcohol replacement, rather it is in a category of its own; a truly satisfying drink that can be enjoyed by everyone. We’ll be sharing more from Botivo’s founders, Sam and Imme very soon on how the drink is so lovingly crafted and where it is made, but we first want to focus on sharing a handful of ways that you can enjoy Botivo this festive season. We’ve hand selected three tasty cocktails that are perfectly suited for sipping while curled up beside the fire or when hosting guests.

Clove Sour

This mouth-watering cocktail is a sophisticated offering to welcome guests into your home. The ginger and clove tea needs preparing in advance – you could easily bottle this the day before your guests arrive to make this a fuss-free drink. It’s a delectably warming drink that is perfect for sipping as your guests warm up beside the fireplace. 

Ingredients/measures:

25ml Botivo

25ml apple juice

75ml ginger and clove tea

½ egg white

Process:

To make the ginger and clove tea: pour 400ml boiling water over 20g grated ginger and 4 cloves, leave to cool then strain

Method: shake

Glassware: tumbler

Garnish: cloves

Every Star

Hosting friends for a cocktail evening or New Year’s Eve drinks? Wow them with this delicious drink which is the ideal balance between sweet and sour with a slightly spicy kick. Make the star anise infusion and pick thyme from your garden in advance, ensuring that you can quickly make these to order as your guests arrive.

Ingredients/measures:

25ml Botivo

25ml pomegranate juice

100ml star anise infusion

Process:

To make the star anise infusion: pour 400ml water over 3 star anise, leave to cool then strain

Method: shake

Glassware: highball

Garnish: thyme

Hot Botty

Whether you’re in need of a nightcap or searching for the perfect warming drink for ‘Father Christmas’ to enjoy, a Hot Botty is best sipped by candlelight beside a roaring fire. You can add a splash of whisky if you like, but the aromatic flavours of the Botivo are best enjoyed on their own. 

Ingredients/measures:

25ml Botivo

150ml hot water

25ml whisky (optional)

Process:

Method: stir

Glassware: mug

Garnish: lemon wedge studded with cloves

Discover more Botivo cocktail recipes and read our Q&A with Botivo’s founders.