Tupelo honey is a healthier alternative to everyday sweeteners like sugar and corn syrup. It's even better than ordinary honey, thanks to its lower glycemic index. Many people enjoy a teaspoon or so of tupelo honey each day for its antioxidant and immune-boosting benefits. But while it is delicious on its own, you may soon get tired of just eating it off a spoon. Here are some delicious tupelo honey mocktails you can make and sip instead.
Honey-Lemon Spritzer
Honey and lemon are a classic combination. People often drink this combination of ingredients if they feel a cold coming on, or if someone in their home is sick and they don't want to catch it. Make this tupelo honey and lemon spritzer to get your daily dose of delicious. You'll need:
- 1 teaspoon tupelo honey
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 ounces soda water
Place the tupelo honey in a glass. Add the lemon juice, and stir until the honey dissolves. Then, add in the soda water, stirring slowly to combine. Add an ice cube or two if you want, and enjoy.
Raspberry and Lime Refresher
Made with real raspberries and lime juice, this drink is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. It's also really attractive. You could sip it alongside brunch to get your daily dose of tupelo honey in early. You'll need:
- 3 - 4 fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 slices of lime
- 1 teaspoon tupelo honey
- 4 ounces cranberry-raspberry juice
Combine the tupelo honey and raspberries in a glass. Muddle them gently to smash the raspberries. Add the lime slices and the lime juice to the glass, and stir gently. Add the cranberry juice, and stir gently. Enjoy!
Mint Mock Mojito
This mocktail tastes a lot like a mojito, but with honey and without alcohol. You can serve it alongside a nice, summery dinner. You'll need:
- 1 teaspoon tupelo honey
- 3 - 4 mint leaves
- The juice of one lime
- 4 ounces non-alcoholic ginger beer
Tear the mint leaves up. Place them in a glass with the lime juice and honey. Muddle gently. Then, pour in the ginger beer. Add some ice and a straw, and enjoy.
Give these tupelo honey mocktails a try, and see how you like them. You can make changes to the recipes as needed and even use them as the basis for creating your own unique drinks.
