Once I started compiling these cocktail and mocktail recipes I almost couldn't stop! I decided to make this post an even 15 with 5 Mocktails and 10 Cocktails, so I had to pick and choose.
The Mocktails are marked with ** if you would like to go straight to them or to avoid them, whichever is your preference. I gotta say: I love having the non-alcoholic varieties on hand for designated drivers, moms-to-be or anyone else that is refraining.
Salad and Summer just seem to "go together." The combination of freshness and coolness makes them the perfect go to, either as a side or a main meal or even dessert.
I know I like SIMPLE. Anything easy to toss together in under 25 minutes is what seems to be on my list of tried and trues. It is part of my own self-care plan really: eat healthfully while not making myself crazy to do "just one more thing."
That being said, I use these tricks to simplify any recipe that calls for overly complicated ingredients or ones that are just not necessary to make on the spot:
