New Year’s Eve may traditionally call for downing a tipple or two (or three… or four) but we think these seven non-alcoholic brews are a better way to usher in the new year.
Not only will you be avoiding the dreaded hangover (although if you have imbibed a little too much then this breakfast recipe may help!), you’ll also start the year fresh and ready to take on the year ahead.
Here are seven non-alcoholic brews recipes that are perfect for your New Year’s Eve celebrations.
7 Non-Alcoholic Brews for New Year’s Eve
Mulberry Water Kefir
If you have a mulberry tree, then you may well be swimming in mulberries at this time of year. And what a better time than summer holidays to enjoy mulberries a multiple of ways.
Whether it’s mulberry pie, mulberry pancakes, mulberry ice cream or mulberry smoothie, this humble berry also makes a delicious mulberry water kefir.
Kombucha
As far as alternative health drinks go, kombucha has hit a popularity peak and is now available in most supermarkets. However, there are plenty of reasons why you’re better off making it at home.
Easy Ginger Beer
When it comes to fermented drinks, most people think kombucha or water kefir, but good old-fashioned easy ginger beer can be just as beneficial for gut health.
Start with cultivating your ginger bug and then you’re good to go whipping up a batch of ginger beer.
Raw Mandarin Shrub
Never heard of fruit “scrub”? A shrub is simply an old-fashioned fermented fruit drink (used like a cordial). Check out this simple mandarin shrub recipe from fermentation guru and author of ‘Ferment’, Holly Davis.
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Pink Fizzy Rhubarb Champagne
Technically not strictly “non-alcoholic”, rhubarb champagne is a fun and creative way of using up your surplus rhubarb.
Rhubarb champagne is a delectable, sweet, refreshing, ever so slightly alcoholic, fizzy beverage, which you can easily make at home. The darker your rhubarb the pinker your brew will turn out.
https://pipmagazine.com.au/eat/pineapple-tepache-recipe/Pineapple Tepache
Originating in Mexico, tepache is a fermented beverage made from both the peel and core of pineapples, which is then sweetened with piloncillo or brown sugar with spices added.
Apricot and Peach Fruit Wine
Again, another sweet, slightly alcoholic recipe, this peach fruit wine is ideal for those hot summer days. Choose seasonal, ripe and semi-ripe fruits with some acidity, which will improve the mix.
