5 Delicious Fall Mocktails to Sip in Your Spa All Season Long

Fall in love with your spa this season by sipping on these top 5 autumnal mocktails.

As cool fall weather quickly approaches, it may be tempting to unwind inside and escape the chill of this season.

Instead of retreating indoors, opt to warm up in the heat and comfort of your spa! And, to make your hot tub experience even more enticing, try elevating your spa sessions with the addition of these delicious beverages that are sure to breathe new life into the fall air.

Keep reading to discover 5 Autumnal mocktails that will make you fall in love with spending time in your spa this season!

Apple Ginger Fizz 

This drink is the perfect combination of fall flavors with one final minty, summer kick.

Elevate this beverage by using fall-ripened apples from your tree and the final bits of mint left from your garden!

Ingredients:

• 3 oz still apple cider
• 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 6 mint leaves
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• Pinch powdered cinnamon
• 3 oz ginger ale

Instructions:

• Add your apple cider, lime juice, cinnamon, apple cider vinegar and a few ice cubes into a cocktail shaker, mason jar, or drink bottle with a lid.
• Twist your garden-fresh mint in between your fingers to release its aroma, then add to the shaker.
• Shake for about 20-30 seconds until ingredients are combined and your shaker is cold to the touch.
• Strain and pour into a glass with fresh ice.
• Top with ginger ale.
• Stir gently and garnish with mint, dried citrus or a cinnamon stick.

Hocus Pocus Punch 

Watch your favorite witchy movie in your hot tub as you sip your worries away.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups apple cider
• 2 cups cranberry juice
• 2 (12 ounce) cans orange seltzer
• ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
• 2 oranges, sliced
• 2 apples, sliced
• 1/3 cup maraschino cherries
• 1 cup ginger ale or ginger beer

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl or pitcher.
• Stir and serve immediately to preserve carbonation.

Rosemary Pom Spritzer 

Pomegranate and cloves bring the fall flavors to this delicious drink, while the last few sprigs of rosemary from your garden spice it up to new realms.

Ingredients:

• Rosemary Simple Syrup
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups sugar
  • One big bunch of rosemary
  • Optional: 4-5 whole cloves
• Rosemary Pom Spritzer
  • 2–3 ounces rosemary simple syrup
  • 2–3 ounces pomegranate juice (cranberry juice is a good substitute)
  • 2–3 ounces club soda
  • A squeeze of fresh lime (OR lime-flavored bubbly water)

Instructions:

• Rosemary Simple Syrup
  • Heat the water, sugar, garden-fresh rosemary, and cloves in a saucepan over medium high heat.
  • Reduce heat and bring to a low boil.
  • Let simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sugar has fully dissolved, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove cloves and rosemary leaves.
  • Allow simple syrup to cool fully before storing or adding to beverages.

Tip: Transfer syrup to glass jars and store in the fridge for 2 weeks with a sprig of rosemary for more intense flavors.

• Rosemary Pom Spritzer
  • Pour your desired ratios of rosemary syrup, pomegranate juice, and limey bubbly water over an ice ball into a glass. Stir gently, taste and adjust, and enjoy.

Cranberry Basil Sangria 

This mocktail is perfect for finishing off the last of your garden’s ripe basil while still packing an autumnal punch from the cranberry addition.

Breathe in the crisp fall air, turn up the temperature of your hot tub, and sip this drink for delicious relaxation.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups cranberry juice
• ½ cup orange juice, fresh squeezed
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• ½ cup fresh cranberries
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 ½ cups lemon-lime seltzer
• Ice

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients except for seltzer and ice in a large pitcher.
• Let the sangria sit for about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Add in seltzer just before serving to keep your drink fizzy.
• Add the ice and enjoy!

Hot Not Toddy

Warm up in your spa with the help of this (non-alcoholic) classic. Hot tea and honey are sure to bring the heat as you unwind in the bubbles!

Ingredients:

• 7 ounces of hot rooibos, cinnamon, or black tea
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or a cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Lemon wedge, for garnish

Instructions:

• Fill your drinking mug with hot water and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, and spices.
• Add your hot, freshly brewed tea to the bowl.
• Stir well.
• Pour water out of your drinking mug and add the contents of the small bowl into your freshly warmed mug.
• Garnish with a lemon wedge.
• Serve and enjoy.

With fall’s cold weather quickly approaching, it’s important to not write off relaxation time in your spa. Instead, elevate your unwinding with these non-alcoholic renditions of autumnal crowd favorites.

Happy sipping!